• Awesome Autumn Whether you prefer to think of it as early-fall or late-summer, September brings several unique events to our city. September 1 | Pick-Your-Own Apples at BelleWood Acres The largest U-Pick apple farm in western washington opens its orchard to the public on September 1. But BellaWood Acres does a lot more than apples these days. […] August 31, 2015
  • Inventing the Future There are several key decision points in the life of every startup. Perhaps none more important than the decision about when to move out of the garage, basement, or spare bedroom that served as first impromptu office. For startups in Bellingham that decision is easier than in many other places thanks to Invent. Part coworking […] August 29, 2015
  • Paving the Way to a Sustainable Infrastructure The City of Bellingham has been using recycled porcelain in its sidewalks since 2012. In partnership with RDS, the City’s Public Works department has been using “poticrete,” a material made from recycled toilets, coffee mugs, plates, and other porcelain. The 3 projects are scattered all over the city. We spoke with Freeman Anthony, the innovative […] August 27, 2015
  • Amy Woodward Amy Woodward is the Executive Director of Pass the Hat, a local organization that provides financial relief to families experiencing tragedy by collecting $2 per month from each donor. Pass the Hat’s mission is to help families in need, and to inspire and allow everyone to become a philanthropist. August 25, 2015
  • When the Big One Hits Kathryn Schulz wrote an article—called The Really Big One—explaining that a 700 mile long fault line called the Cascadia subduction zone lies just off the coast of Washington, Oregon, and Northern California and it’s due for an earthquake. When that happens, geologists predict a massive tsunami will wash away much of the Pacific Coast. The […] August 21, 2015
  • Dawson Construction Pete Dawson is the 2nd generation leader of Dawson Construction, succeeding his father and the company founder, J.R. Dawson. Dawson Construction works in both Washington and Alaska, guiding some of each states’ largest and most notable construction projects. August 19, 2015
  • The Final Bell Bells Comeback Falls Short—The Bellingham Bells come up one game shy of a return to the West Coast League Championship Series this year. They mounted a 4-run comeback in the final game of the divisional series, but it wasn’t quite enough. Vegas, Hawaii Routes Returning to Bellingham Airport—On November 1 Alaska Airlines will renew routes […] August 17, 2015
  • Fairly Excited This year’s Northwest Washington Fair has a lot to get excited about—from the demolition derby on opening day to the motocross on the closing day and Skillet, Colton Dixon, Terri Clark, and moo-wiches in between. Two motor vehicle events bookend the week-long classic. The demolition derby is a perennial favorite. But motocross is new this […] August 15, 2015
  • These 14 Awards Prove Gov. Jay Inslee honored Bellingham for its comprehensive planning of downtown. That award joins 13 other honors that our fine city has received recently. #1 Cleanest City—The American Lung Association ranks cities for ozone air pollution. Guess who leads the list. #5 Least Obese City—Gallup ranks Bellingham 5th on the list of US cities with […] August 13, 2015
  • Guy Occhiogrosso Guy Occhiogrosso is CEO/President of Bellingham/Whatcom’s Chamber of Commerce. . August 11, 2015