• Community Food Co Op Co-operative banks are common; we call them credit unions. But co-operative grocery stores are less common and much more special. The Community Food Co-op is a democratically owned grocery store with two locations in Bellingham. It specializes in local, organic food, and its classes, community room, and many events create a gathering place for Bellinghamsters. […] July 18, 2015
  • Maria Paredes Mendez Maria Paredes Mendez: Associate Professor and Chair of the Modern and Classical Languages Department at Western Washington University.   July 16, 2015
  • Let’s Go Sleep Under the Stars Don’t let the burn ban get you down. Summer has come early to Bellingham, so there’s lots of great camping to be had. Get out there and enjoy the starlit nights. (Click to enlarge) July 14, 2015
  • Bellingham Business Academy World traveler and famed speaker, George Walther, spoke as part of the Bellingham Business Academy’s Street-Smart School of Business on Wednesday, June 10th. Walther spoke about ‘Communicating Powerfully’. He shared the importance of positive communication, and its impact on career, family, friendships, and nearly every other aspect of life. Walther left attendees with a powerful […] July 10, 2015
  • Lydia Place We recently met with Emily O’Connor, Shultzie Willows, and Ashley Thomasson; three amazing women behind Lydia Place, a local nonprofit that provides transitional and permanent housing, case management, advocacy, and education to those in need. Their vision is a community without homelessness. To learn more about Lydia Place, you can visit their website, sign up for their mailing list, […] July 8, 2015
  • The Bellingham Centennial Parade In this throwback, the Meridian High School Band is pictured at Holly and Commercial Streets.  Note that behind them is the Grand Theatre showing Abbott and Costello Go to Mars. (click to enlarge) July 6, 2015
  • Your Guide to the 4th of July Quick guide to celebrating the 4th of July—There are many ways to celebrate the 4th of July in Bellingham. WhatcomTalk highlights 3 of their favorites in this quick guide. The Raspberry Harvest Starts Early—Strawberries have come and gone, and now raspberry season is off to an early start as well. State Legislature Passes 2 Year […] July 3, 2015
  • Art Walk On the first Friday evening of each month, Bellingham celebrates the arts. And on special occasions—like the longest day of the year—Fairhaven throws an art walk of their own. These two events, organized by the Downtown Bellingham Partnership and the Fairhaven Historic District respectively, demonstrate Bellingham’s unique love for the arts. 19 different local business […] July 2, 2015
  • Rocket Donuts Fresh sugar and carbs in Bellingham can be found at Rocket Donuts, and you can get a half donut for free most days after 4pm. Walk into either Rocket Donuts location in Bellingham, and you’ll be greeted by doo-wop music and space race era sci-fi movie memorabilia. Odds are good a Flash Gordon film will be […] July 1, 2015
  • Jason Napier June 30, 2015