South Bay Trail closure: A key stretch between downtown Bellingham and Fairhaven will close for about 18 months starting late this month, with a detour via Douglas, 11th and Mill avenues as the Reid Boiler Works and Fairhaven Center projects proceed — find out more.
Wildfire particles dim Greenland ice: A WWU research team spent last week in Greenland measuring how black carbon from Canadian wildfire smoke darkens the ice sheet’s surface, accelerating melt and raising global sea levels — find out what’s at stake.
No increase in 911 calls: City analysis finds Bellingham’s tiny home villages—including Swift Haven and Unity Village—didn’t drive up emergency calls in surrounding neighborhoods and even saw a decline around Swift Haven — find out what the data reveals.
-HUT- opens for 18–24s: Rumors Cabaret owners are transforming the vacant space at 1115 Railroad Ave into -HUT-, a once-a-week nonalcoholic nightclub for ages 18 to 24 and a flexible rental venue — check out the details.
Whatcom’s retail and dining update: Bayou on Bay has reopened downtown after its March closure, Pickford Film Center will unveil its new Grand expansion on Aug. 1, a youth-focused nightclub nears completion, and Chick-fil-A’s Cordata Parkway deal closes on July 31 — find out what’s in store.
Other Bellingham headlines this week
- Bellingham port seeks feedback on commissioner expansion
- Weekend bursts with music, art and pride
- Two Bellingham businesses will close this summer
- Whatcom County home rental prices improve slightly
- Speed limit reduction proposed near Alderwood Elementary
- Bellingham City Hall LEGO voting deadline nears
