Business
1 month ago
Washington businesses impacted by drought emergency can now apply for federal loans

Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers do not quality for this financial assistance.

Local
1 month ago
Mortgage rates drop due to weak job reports in Whatcom County

As of Friday, Sept. 5, mortgage rates are hovering around 6.3%. 

Business
2 months ago
New report shows more information on tariff impacts on Washington’s economy

If fully implemented, Gov. Ferguson says Trump’s tariffs could cut up to 32,000 jobs from the state by 2029.

Business
2 months ago
Whatcom County unemployment rates slightly rose this summer

Meanwhile, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed the exact same at four and a half percent in both instances. 

Business
2 months ago
Longtime Ferndale baker announces retirement after 26 years of business

The business has been in operation since 1999, with O’Brine selling her renowned pies, Danishes and cookies out of her home kitchen.

Business
2 months ago
Ragfinery announces plans to reopen in new downtown Bellingham retail space

Plans are being made to have a grand opening at the new location in the Arts District before winter this year.

We Are Whatcom
2 months ago
Karolina Lobrow: Founder of Otherlands Beer

Karolina Lobrow shares some of what makes Otherlands beer a unique feature in the tapestry of Bellingham beer.

Business
2 months ago
In-N-Out opens first location in Washington this week

The restaurant will be located just a few minutes off of I-5 in Ridgefield.

Government
2 months ago
City of Bellingham approves negotiations for logging 80 acres on Galbraith Mountain

Public Works reports that the area, a former logging site, has become too dense and is preventing ecological growth.

We Are Whatcom
2 months ago
Weston Persons: Owner of Madrona Wear

Meet the owner behind one of Bellingham’s newest clothing businesses who is making his mark in the sustainable clothing industry.