Bellis Fair’s new tenant lineup: From a Spirit Halloween pop-up to a Kebabji Mediterranean grill and a mystery outlet in the old DSW space, the Bellingham mall is gearing up for fresh arrivals — find out who’s moving in.
Discover Squalicum’s secret path: A fresh photo gallery guides you along a tucked-away trail weaving through driftwood groves and offering sweeping Puget Sound vistas — check out the full gallery.
Grant fuels salmon passage: Bellingham has landed nearly $1.6 million in state funds to design replacements for two Padden Creek culverts and restore access to seven miles of upstream habitat — learn what this means for migrating fish.
From Truck to Storefront: Doug’s Burgers owner Matt King started as a food truck in October 2023 and opened a brick-and-mortar in May 2024, juggling commercial kitchen leases, parking permits, weather risks and rising costs to keep both rolling in downtown Bellingham — find out how he balances the two.
Respite center exceeds projections: Since opening in late 2024, The Way Station in downtown Bellingham has served more than 1,000 unhoused individuals in just six months—well above its 750-person annual goal and underscoring the community’s urgent need for hygiene and medical support — find out how it’s making a difference.
Other Bellingham headlines this week
- Blaine begins construction on multi-million-dollar revitalization project
- Ferndale Pride in the Park draws crowds
- Ferndale’s Kwabena Ledbetter forecasts hometown skies
- WWU symposium aims to boost financial literacy
- Bellingham’s 84-unit Old Town construction is underway
- Vote for your favorite Bellingham taco semi-finalist
