• Lakeway Inn Gets a Makeover The stalwart hotel and restaurant recently completed a major renovation, and reopened on October 1 at the Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham and Conference Center. The change brings with it association with the 1,200 other properties in the Starwood Hotel family, and access to a much larger guest rewards network. Decor throughout the hotel now […] October 30, 2015
  • City Officials Want Your Input Bellingham is due to update its comprehensive plan—the document that guides city planners in permitting new development. And city officials are seeking input about what changes should be made. This is a great opportunity to ensure that future-Bellingham wins as much as present-Bellingham. To collect input, they’re using a tool called MySidewalk to ask specific […] October 28, 2015
  • Christine Destry Christine Destry is the Development Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. She leverages her passion for serving local youth by building community and raising funds to support over 6,000 club members in Whatcom County. October 26, 2015
  • Squalicum Creek Park Residents of Colombia, Birchwood and Cordata no longer have to cross town for Bellingham-class outdoor recreation. The playground is undoubtedly this park’s crown jewel. It has all the things that a parent wants (safe, well-lit spaces with clean restrooms and benches with views of the play area), and all the things a child wants (unique […] October 24, 2015
  • Autumn Market Did you know this Bellingham tradition runs weekly till December 19th? The Farmer’s Market gets a lot of press in the springtime. And visitors fill its aisles when the weather is warm. But, autumn brings gourds, apples, and pumpkin-flavored everything. You won’t want to miss the Bellingham Farmer’s Market in autumn. Sunset Magazine listed Bellingham […] October 22, 2015
  • Dr. Julie Cheek Please join us in giving Dr. Julie Cheek a warm welcome to Bellingham! Dr. Cheek recently moved from Florida to join the Interfaith Community Health Center as their first ever pediatrician. October 20, 2015
  • Best Live Music Venues in Bellingham Where to find the best music in Bellingham? Outside in summer. Inside in winter. Here are 5 local venues with strong lineups for the colder months. Green Frog—The acoustic tavern on State St. is rocking every weekend year round. Many local musicians found their first stage at the Green Frog’s open mic night. Honey Moon […] October 16, 2015
  • Karate Church The building at 519 E. Maple St. is on its third life as The Alternative Library, but most Bellinghamsters still know it as the Karate Church. Constructed as the First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham in 1889—a full 14 years before the 4 townships of Sehome, Whatcom, Bellingham, and Fairhaven incorporated to form the City of […] October 14, 2015
  • Darby Cowles Darby Cowles is a Bellingham senior city planner on the special projects team. She’s currently working with city-owned properties, like the Aloha Motel site, to reimagine their future within our community. October 12, 2015
  • Downtown Bellingham Scavenger Hunt! Get ready for Bellingham’s latest adventure—the Downtown Bellingham Scavenger Hunt October 12th – 16th! Each morning the week of 10/12 – 10/16, three prizes will be hidden in downtown Bellingham. Clues will be tweeted from @bellinghamwins each morning, starting at 8:30 am. For each prize that goes undiscovered, progressively easier clues will be tweeted from @bellinghamwins […] October 10, 2015