Community Events
1 year ago
Whatcom County Farm Tour: A look at farm to table behind the scenes

In celebration of Eat Local Month on Sept. 14 there will be learning activities, products for sale and areas that are open for exploration at 16 different farms throughout the county.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County Superior Court announces permanent judge for water adjudication

The decision comes after Gov. Jay Inslee recently appointed a fifth judge to Whatcom Superior Court.

Farm
2 years ago
Whatcom Conservation District receives $1.2 million federal grant to test new irrigation technology

The grant summary notes that historically underserved farmers will be given priority to take part in the study.

Community Events
2 years ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Farm to table bike rides, field trips to the North Cascades and live music in Whatcom County this weekend

Take a farm to table bike tour through Ferndale or see Dustbowl Revival at the Wild Buffalo this weekend in Whatcom County.

Business
2 years ago
Whatcom and Skagit County farmers receive state grant money to strengthen local food systems

The Washington Department of Agriculture recently announced $1.5 million in grants to strengthen local food systems across Washington.

Dedicated To Service
2 years ago
Dirt Therapy: Local nonprofit aims to merge community, farming and conversation to at-risk veterans

Growing Veterans has been helping local veterans get reintegrated to civilian life since 2012.

Local
2 years ago
REMINDER: Whatcom County burn ban takes effect July 1

The restrictions are expected to remain in effect through September 14, but the end date could be extended depending on weather conditions.

Features
2 years ago
Adjudi-what?! Reactions to Nooksack Water Basin rights battle

Part 2 of MyBellinghamNow’s new series, “Adjudi-what?!” tackles farmers, municipalities and water associations impacted by water rights adjudication in Whatcom County.

Farm
2 years ago
International Plowing Match celebrating 82 years at Berthusen Park

The International Plowing match runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday at Berthusen Park in Lynden.

Farm
2 years ago
Inslee issues emergency proclamation over spongy moth infestation in Skagit County

The infestation covers about 900 acres near Concrete and 1,400 acres in Thurston County.