A growing petition is urging federal authorities to investigate a series of harbor seal shootings in Washington, with supporters arguing the attacks reflect a troubling pattern targeting the protected marine mammals. The Change.org petition was launched after a harbor seal pup was found with a gunshot wound to the head at the Bellingham tidal flats….
A 6-year-old boy who suffered catastrophic injuries when a driftwood log fell on him while he was playing at a Bellingham beach has died, his family confirmed. Killian Gonzales was exploring a driftwood fort at Little Squalicum Beach with his sister and babysitter on the evening of Wednesday, July 8, when a large driftwood log…
Looking for somewhere beyond the usual chains and tourist favorites? Bellingham residents say these lesser-known spots are well worth the visit. When someone asked Reddit a simple question—“What are some hidden gem restaurants in Bellingham?”—locals didn’t hesitate. Hundreds of comments poured in, highlighting everything from Ethiopian stews and Salvadoran pupusas to ramen, sports-bar pizza and…
A 19-year-old Squalicum High School graduate who was working with her family to raise money for a dream trip to Florida was killed after police say an alleged drunk driver left the roadway and struck her in Sedro-Woolley on the Fourth of July. Anahi Rose Mendoza died after she was hit while selling fireworks near…
A Bellingham mother of three is preparing for additional brain surgery just months after surviving a life-threatening aneurysm, stroke, and brain bleed that turned her family’s world upside down. Carrie Weston was rushed to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center by emergency responders on March 3 before being airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, according…
Turns out, Bellingham residents have plenty to say about going au naturel. A simple question about nude beaches near Bellingham sparked a lively online discussion this week, with locals sharing memories, recommendations, and a few jokes about where — if anywhere — clothing remains optional. The conversation began when a member of a Bellingham Facebook…
Anyone searching for the best restaurants in Bellingham will quickly discover there’s no shortage of opinions. When someone asked locals point blank, “where should I eat in Bellingham?”, dozens of restaurants were mentioned. But while the recommendations varied, five eateries kept coming up again and again. From wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta to pork belly…
Bellingham has long enjoyed a near-mythical reputation in Washington. Nestled between the Salish Sea and the North Cascades, the city is known for its easy access to skiing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, breweries, and the Canadian border. To many outsiders, it looks like the ideal Pacific Northwest lifestyle: a laid-back college town surrounded by some…
Nearly $4 million doesn’t just buy a house in Bellingham. It buys a private peninsula escape. Listed for $3,975,000, this sprawling Lake Whatcom estate sits on its own narrow point of land surrounded by water, complete with a private dock, luxury finishes, and more than $200,000 worth of boats and watercraft included in the sale….
In many parts of the country, $500,000 still buys a large suburban home with extra bedrooms, a garage, and a sizable yard. In Whatcom County? It might buy you a compact 1928 bungalow with a tiny kitchen and an unfinished basement. That’s the reality behind a home at 403 Alabama Street in Bellingham, where a…
