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Hi Bellingham, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Boundary Bay Brewery comeback, Javier Zamora talk, and St. Patrick’s Day parade + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Bellingham protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Local staple plots its comeback: Boundary Bay Brewery plans to open a smaller State Street spot in Bellingham with a nanobrewery, wine and cocktails. It will be called Boundary on State, opening date unannounced — see what’s planned inside.
Bellingham business and travel updates: Old Navy will open in May in part of former Bed Bath and Beyond space, Portland flights begin March 19, Aslan eyes Seattle, and Pumped Goods closed at February’s end — get all the details.
Investing in hometown festivities: Airbnb announced $40,000 grants for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 fan zones in Washington, including Bellingham, supporting celebrations and spaces as part of its $5 million Host City Impact Program — see which cities benefit.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
All the crowd favorites:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Small plates, big vibes: Bar Cicotti does Italian-style small plates and lively wines that make weeknights feel casually European. Slide in for a couple shareables and a glass (or two). It’s an easy, low-key catch-up spot without the full dinner fuss.
Your next vintage score: Worn Again Thrift keeps racks fresh with a curated mix of secondhand and vintage finds, restocked daily. Bring pieces to sell or trade, then hunt for something that matches your vibe, because fashion is fluid and your closet deserves a little joy this week.
Self-care, but local: Whether you’re after a glow-up facial, brow TLC, a massage, or a little retail therapy, Kara’s Beauty Barn delivers spa vibes in Bellingham, with a cedar sauna and curated skincare. Reset close to home… no traffic, no fuss, just feel-good care that fits your week.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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📚 Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility @ Fairhaven Program | Monday (3/9) at 5:30 PM – Think you know your Dashwoods? Join Monday evenings in March for a relaxed Sense and Sensibility discussion in downtown Fairhaven, sliding scale and all. Read the week’s pages, bring one smart question, and skip the janky print-on-demand editions.
☀ Make a Suncatcher @ Chuckanut Bay Distillery | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Crafting with a cocktail just hits different at downtown Bellingham’s Chuckanut Bay Distillery. Paint a suncatcher with step-by-step guidance, then treat yourself to their legitimately great food, proper pours, and a little grown-up bragging rights. It’s $45, and your windows will thank you.
📚 An Evening with Javier Zamora and Friends @ Mount Baker Theatre | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – If your book club is 80 percent Merlot, consider this your tune-up. At Mount Baker, Whatcom READS hosts Javier Zamora, author of Solito, for its marquee event. Bushwick Book Club Northwest opens with book-inspired tunes, then come stories, candor, and the good kind of goosebumps.
🍱 Meal Packing @ Assumption Gymnasium | Saturday (3/14) at 8:45 AM – Whether you thrive on purposeful busywork or just like wearing a hairnet, Rotary Club of Bellingham is packing over 40,000 meals in one morning for students in Sierra Leone. Show up, scoop and seal, and help raise $12,400 so kids can focus, not hunger.
🏃 Runnin’ O’ the Green @ Stones Throw Brewery | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Lace up and hit Fairhaven for Runnin’ O’ the Green, a 5K or 8K with a new route at Stones Throw. Run a little, then reward yourself with live music, firepits, and a bigger beer garden. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged, no race day registration.
🧵 Mending Workshop @ Bellingham Public Library – Central Library | Saturday (3/14) at 1:30 PM – Ragfinery’s volunteers are teaching free mending at the SkillShare Space, so your favorite jeans can retire from the duct-tape phase. Learn to fix rips, tears, and holes in real time, then leave with a repaired garment, a new skill, and bragging rights. Limit two items.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Cornwall Avenue | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Whether you march or spectate with a coffee, the St. Patrick’s parade returns to its original Cornwall Avenue route, Ohio to Chestnut, with green balloons and a salute to our public safety folks. Want in the lineup? It’s free for local groups, bands, and businesses.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Bellingham report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 52°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 80%
Rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely before 5am, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 91%
Rain and snow before 5pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 2am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
Soaring over Bellingham Bay, this luxury end-unit 3-bed, 2-bath condo was remodeled in 2020 and showcases sweeping Bay, mountain, and San Juan Islands views. Inside, a culinary kitchen with bar seating, fireplace, A/C, and instant hot water keep it effortless. A spa-like primary suite, flex rooms, covered deck, laundry, and a 2-car garage. Furniture included, near Fairhaven and waterfront trails.
Take a peek inside →
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