On Tuesday, August 1, Whatcom County voters filed their ballots to be counted in the Whatcom County 2023 Primary Election. The two candidates with the most votes will both appear on the November election ballot.
For more than 12 years, the Lake Whatcom Triathlon has brought together athletes from all over Whatcom County for a fun and safe competition.
As of July 15, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported national new COVID-19 hospitalizations at 7,109, in comparison to 150,674 reported on Jan. 15, 2022. Statewide, the CDC reported 131 hospital admissions as of July 8, 2023.
Friday, Aug. 4, kicks off the grand opening of Larrabee Lager Co. in Bellingham, owned by Western Washington University alumnus Sam Milne and his wife Kate Milne.
“Bellingham’s premier south campus house show destination” — as described by their Facebook page — is shutting down next month for the foreseeable future.
When did JJ’s Junction start doing house shows? Kat: I believe 2017 – we have a picture from one of the first shows on our page. At the point when they had actually started, I didn’t know any of the people in charge. I only knew a friend of a friend, basically.
It's summertime and you're trying to get outside with your furry friend. But not all trails and parks are accommodating for dogs. So, what are the best Bellingham options for you and your pup?
A predicted 700 to 750 bicyclists will be participating in the 2023 Tour de Whatcom on Saturday, July 22, said Executive Director of Whatcom Events Anna Rankin.
Every year roughly 380,000 people experience a cardiac arrest event in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association. Four out of five of these cases occur at home.
Pride returned this year with Pride IN Bellingham, a weekend of events and celebrations in downtown Bellingham.
In March 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray that can reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.
On Bellingham’s bustling East Maple Street, a new restaurant, Red Ginger Asian Cuisine, is taking over the location of the recently retired Chinese restaurant New Peking.
The inaugural Bellingham Old Town Art Stroll displayed art from private studios and other local artists in Bellingham’s art district on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Every Saturday this summer, the grass of the Fairhaven Village Green will fill with music lovers and movie-goers for the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema’s weekly event.
On Feb. 12, 1931, Anna Laxall called community members to her home to form the Birchwood Garden Club. The first meeting had 39 attendees, who all became club charter members. Today, the Birchwood Garden Club has over 130 members.
Crawl around the neighborhood with fellow York-ites for an evening of yard fun. The York Yard Crawl will be held July 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will feature a neighborhood-wide art walk, yard sale, music festival and garden party.
For many, summertime means relaxation, unwinding and finally having time to try a new hobby or two. If this sounds like you, consider joining Make.Shift Art Space’s screenprinting classes.
Washington is well known for its agriculture, especially when it comes to growing apples. Yet the vast dairy industry often goes unnoticed.
On April 27, Washington State enacted a new shield law, House Bill 1469. The law includes provisions that protect transgender individuals who come to Washington from states with laws banning gender-affirming care from extradition and prosecution.
It’s time to get your clucks in a row for the second annual Fairhaven Chicken Festival, set to take place on June 17 at Fairhaven Village Green park.
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