Bellingham on a $25 Budget: Daniel Schrager’s monthly On a Budget series explores the best cheap eats and low-cost activities in town, from Trackside Beer Garden to Next Chapter Cafe. Now he’s gathering reader tips on Whatcom County’s budget-friendly hotspots — find out how to share yours.
Summer Fire Safety Guide: Our Prepare in a Year series breaks down how to plan escape routes, position smoke and CO detectors, manage flammable materials and inspect heating and electrical systems to keep summer blazes at bay — learn what steps to take.
Beats on the Bay: Bellingham’s floating concert series lets you paddle your canoe, kayak or board around live bands on the Schooner Zodiac—or grab a $15 shoreside spot or $75 onboard ticket—to experience free music on the water — find out how to join the fun.
Bellingham Bells end title drought: The team held Portland to a single run and leaned on dominant pitching to secure a 2-1 win and their first West Coast League championship since 2014 — find out how they did it.
BTC awards record scholarships: The Bellingham Technical College Foundation granted $1.422 million to nearly 600 students for 2025-26, helping recipients boost first-year retention by 20% and graduation rates by 40% — find out how.
Other Bellingham headlines this week
- Whatcom County gas climbs, U.S. average falls
- Colchuck Lake Trail delivers absolutely unreal views
- Schools prepare for rising mental health issues
- Bellingham seniors trapped by steep rent hikes
- Ragfinery moves into new downtown Bellingham space
- Construction starts on Bellingham’s new waterfront beach
