Gym installs electricity generating equipment
Exercise has numerous health benefits. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, improve mental health and increase your chances of living longer. Now your workout can also contribute to generating electricity for our power grid. Located at 1605 N. State St., Fitness Gear & Training recently remodeled its space and along with the remodel [...]
Muljat Group hires three new agents
Sophia Evans, a Bellingham native, has recently joined Muljat Group Realtors. Evans brings with her two years of Whatcom County real-estate experience and a strong sense of familiarity with Bellingham neighborhoods. Evans is passionate about helping first-time home buyers. “I love being able to help those who think that homeownership is out of reach for [...]
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Annual turkey drive sets donation record
The eighth- annual, Snapper Shuler Kenner turkey drive donated a new record to Whatcom County food banks. This year’s drive donated 384 turkeys to families in need. This donation exceeds the previous record of 247 turkeys. “We are overwhelmed by the community’s generosity this year and the food banks were so grateful,” 28-year SSK employee [...]
Fox Hall Events Center reopens after remodel
New management has completed major interior renovations at the Fox Hall Events Center in Bellingham. Located at 1661 W Bakerview Rd. the events center has reopened to offer 3,750 square feet of space for celebrations, banquets, weddings and presentations. The event center has a capacity of about 200 for meals and 250-300 for theatre-style seating. [...]
Annual auction raises $463,000 for Whatcom Hospice
The Light the Night Hospice Gala Auction on Nov. 9, 2019, raised a record for Whatcom Hospice. The 19th annual event saw more than 340 guests in attendance and raised $463,000 to provide care for terminally ill patients in Whatcom County and Bellingham. The proceeds from the event provide room and board assistance for the [...]
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Tax incentive program enhances vitality of downtown businesses
The Downtown Bellingham Partnership has rolled out the 2020 Main Street Tax Incentive program. Through the program, businesses can donate to the organization and receive 75 percent of their donation back as a tax credit on their state Business and Operations taxes. The statewide program through the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation [...]
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CEO who improved foster care outcomes in WA to step down
After 24 years, Janis Avery, the CEO of Treehouse will formally step down from her position this Spring. Avery has been a transformational leader in advancing the mission of Treehouse, to give kids in foster care across the state of Washington a brighter childhood and future. Avery has her master’s in social work from the [...]
United Way of Whatcom County partners with businesses, kicks off fall campaign
United Way of Whatcom County recently launched its Fall fundraising campaign geared toward breaking the cycle of poverty. The campaign is working with nearly 200 local companies to generate support for those who are struggling financially. Aligning for-profits and non-profits with the same ideals of giving back to their community is a win-win, general manager [...]
Bellingham waterfront projects: an update
Recently completed projects and more on the drawing board The Port of Bellingham, City of Bellingham and Harcourt continue to make headway on waterfront projects that will bring economic opportunities to the city. The waterfront district consists of five different planning areas, each with distinct features. This includes the marine trades area, the log pond, [...]
Young professional of the year award winner announced
Last week, the director for the cancer center, palliative and hospice care at PeaceHealth won the top prize at an awards event honoring young professionals in Whatcom County. Gurpreet Dhillon was named Young Professional of the Year at the Top 7 Under 40 Awards event at the Lightcatcher Museum on Oct. 18. The fourth annual [...]
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