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Runner in orange athletic gear crosses a finish line as a cheering crowd and sponsor banner loom in the background.
Photos
3 weeks ago
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

Green banner reading 'Peoples Bank' above two hanging bells at a lakeside event, with colorful tents and blue sky in the background.
Local Sports
3 weeks ago
Ski to Sea 2026: Live updates

Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr’s coming in nearly 30 seconds after.

We Are Whatcom
2 months ago
Alexarc Mastema: Maniac Roasting

Local coffee roaster Alexarc Mastema of Maniac Roasting has worked in the coffee industry for over 30 years, calling Bellingham home for most of that time. The former co-owner of The Black Drop roasts up beans for local shops and online customers, creating strange brews in the PNW.

We Are Whatcom
3 months ago
Kelly Sorbel: Operations Director at Make.Shift Art Space

For a punk like Kelly Sorbel, giving back to the community and supporting younger fellow punks is as important as his own creative expression. His work at Make.Shift Art Space offers him the opportunity to do just that.

We Are Whatcom
3 months ago
Mo Tsimouris: Co-owner of Bellingham Bar & Grill, owner of Bellingham Axe

The lifelong Whatcom County resident has watched the county change in the last few decades and has participated in the culture downtown Bellingham cultivates.

Photos
4 months ago
PHOTOS: The Ultimate 12’s Rally at Civic Field in Bellingham

Fans gathered at Civic Field on Feb. 6 for an all-out rally in support of the Seattle Seahawks playing in this year’s Super Bowl. 

We Are Whatcom
4 months ago
Brian Kerkvliet: Co-founder of Salish Seed Guild

The Salish Seed Guild works to promote biodiversity and sustainable agriculture in Whatcom County. One of the founders, Brian Kerkvliet, takes his efforts as a biodynamic homesteader seriously as he helps to educate the local gardeners in the Cascade bioregion.

Lead singer and guitarist of a psych-rock band sings into a microphone on an underwater-themed stage.
Community Events
5 months ago
PHOTOS: Fire & Story, Bellingham Folk Fest brings together music, arts and community

Downtown Bellingham came alive with music over the weekend of Jan. 23 with Paper […]

Local
8 months ago
‘No Kings’ rally brings crowd to downtown Bellingham in protest of Trump Administration

The two-hour rally featured speeches and performances by local representatives, advocates and artists.

We Are Whatcom
8 months ago
David Wight: Glass Artist

In glass artist David Wight’s Sunnyland studio, he creates a plethora of pieces he hopes embody the energy of the ocean using skills he developed in the Pacific Northwest to grace homes and galleries throughout the world.

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