North Coast Credit Union assets soar over $400 million in 2025
North Coast Credit Union’s total assets topped the $400 million milestone for the first time, rising 10.3% to $420.7 million in 2025, according to its recently released annual report. North Coast Credit Union, with five branches in Whatcom and Skagit counties, also funded over $263 million in member loans in 2025. This included $112 million in real estate loans, $89 million in member business loans and $62 million in consumer loans. “We continue to possess a balanced loan portfolio, a strong
Downtown Sounds 22nd Season Showcases Local Talent & Partnership
All-ages urban concert series brings five weeks of free live music to Downtown Bellingham Bellingham, WA – May 27, 2026 - The Downtown Bellingham Partnership (DBP) announces the return of Downtown Sounds for its 22nd season, bringing free live music, local artists, and community activities to Downtown Bellingham on Wednesday evenings from July 8 through August 5. Each week, Downtown Sounds transforms the Arts District into a lively gathering space featuring music, food vendors, family activities, and
Disaster Assistance Center Will Open in Whatcom County
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – A Disaster Assistance Center will open Thursday, May 28, in Whatcom County to help Washington residents affected by the December storms and flooding. Specialists will assist survivors with FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration applications and other disaster assistance.Center location: Ferndale Pavilion Community Center 2007 Cherry St. Ferndale, WA 98248Schedule: Thursday, May 28-Friday, May 29, noon to 7 p.m. & Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3-Friday, June
The Overlooked Superpower of Small Businesses: Data Governance That Works
Picture your local Bellingham bakery. They track customer birthdays for discounts, manage payroll, and store supplier details. That’s data governance in motion—even if they don’t call it that. At its core, data governance means setting up rules and systems for how your business collects, stores, and protects data. For small businesses, it’s not about bureaucracy—it’s about survival. TL;DR Data governance is simply about managing your business information responsibly and securely. For small businesses,
