Business
4 months ago
REPORT: Whatcom County wages up, but still lag behind other WA counties

A new study also claims single adults in the state need to make just under $110,000 per year to live comfortably.

Business
4 months ago
Average salary in Washington state nears $100,000

Preliminary data for Whatcom and Skagit counties won’t be available until later in the month.

Business
4 months ago
Tourism spending slightly rose in 2024 in Bellingham and Whatcom County

The overall number of jobs supported by tourism only saw a minor increase but still remained above pre-pandemic levels.

Business
4 months ago
Faber Construction begins work on new bank in Fairhaven

Construction is expected to finish by early December.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
Birch Bay Waterslides still set to open on June 14 as park passes reinspection

Two of the park’s features were not cleared and will not be open to the public.

Local
4 months ago
Unionized Kroger employees in King County, surrounding areas vote to strike

The union is asking the grocery chains for better wages, more staffing and improved healthcare.

Business
5 months ago
Downtown Bellingham bar “Ramble Tamble” to close at the end of June

The venue on N. State Street opened nearly 2 years ago, featuring an eclectic mix of weekend performers and touring bands.

Crime
5 months ago
Sedro-Woolley woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $1 million from Bellingham business

The woman’s sentencing is scheduled for June 26, where prosecutors are recommending a maximum of 33 months in prison.

Business
5 months ago
$10 million in grants offered by Whatcom County’s Economic Development Investment program

Applications are due by June 30 and can be found on the county website. 

Business
5 months ago
Daughter of Ferndale woman who died from 2021 heat wave sues Big Oil

According to the Washington State Department of Health, there were 100 heat-related deaths in Washington during the hottest week of 2021.

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