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 […]

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 […]

Not everyone who ventures up to Galbraith Mountain needs both wheels. Bellingham is home to a dedicated and growing group of mountain unicyclists—munis as they like to call themselves. We caught up with Joe Myers, organizer of the Bellingham Muni Weekend to chat about this wild sport. For more pictures from the most recent Bellingham […]

There’s a new bike repair kiosk on the 3300 block of Northwest Ave. thanks to A-1 Builders. A-1 Builders has been part of the Bellingham community for 60 years. To celebrate their 60th anniversary, they constructed an 11’ x 11’ kiosk featuring a bike stand with air pump and enough tools for basic bike maintenance. […]

Organized by SmartTrips—a local initiative to encourage alternative transportation—Bike to Work and School Day features celebration stations at which cyclists, walkers, and ride-sharers can enjoy snacks and prizes. This year, each celebration station was sponsored by one of twenty-two community partners. The station at 10 Prospect St. was co-sponsored by Woods Coffee, Mt. Bakery, The […]