With bridge in place, Amtrak ends extra Bellingham-Seattle route
Filed on 19. Jun, 2013 in News
With a temporary bridge in service over the Skagit River and Interstate 5 traffic back in business, the additional Amtrak Cascades passenger train service between Bellingham and Seattle will be discontinued, according to an annoucement. Amtrak Cascades began the temporary route on May 31, in an effort to assist travelers affected by the bridge’s collapse. “Amtrak, Sound Transit and BNSF stepped [...]
Port, WWU initiate plans for waterfront land transfers
Filed on 19. Jun, 2013 in News
Western Washington University and the Port of Bellingham are moving ahead with plans to transfer waterfront land into a shared development entity, and facilitate the purchase of waterfront property by WWU. According to a recently approved agreement, the port will transfer six acres of Waterfront District land between the Downtown Development Area and the Log [...]
Washington’s unemployment at 6.8 percent in May
Filed on 19. Jun, 2013 in News
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to an estimated 6.8 percent in May, the first time under 7 percent since November 2008, when the rate was 6.5 percent. The state’s unemployment rate has fallen by 0.7 percentage points since the start of the year. The state added an estimated 4,100 jobs in May, seasonally adjusted. [...]
Coal terminals’ study will not include broader impacts
Filed on 19. Jun, 2013 in News
Environmental studies on proposed coal export facilities in the Pacific Northwest will not be as broad as environmental groups and others opposed to the facilities’ construction have hoped, according to Congressional committee testimony from a chief official of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The decision means the Corps, which is one of the co-lead [...]
Business licenses, May 2013
Filed on 19. Jun, 2013 in Data, New Businesses
2013 M&T Investment Partnership, 2013 M&T Investment Partnership, 258 W. Bakerview Road, Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98226. A Maker Of Things LLC, A Maker Of Things LLC, 2808 Woburn St., Bellingham, WA 98226. A Pinch Of Love, Robert J. Currie, 1208 11th St., Bellingham, WA 98225. A Window Washing, Leon Joseph Nishball, 1409 G St. [...]
Bellingham permit officials adopting new construction codes
Filed on 18. Jun, 2013 in News
The city of Bellingham will adopt the 2012 series of international construction codes, including the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, and the International Fuel Gas Code, according to an announcement from the city’s permit center. The code adoption is required by Washington state law. It will take effect on July 1. Officials [...]
PeaceHealth, Regence hash out new 2-year deal
Filed on 18. Jun, 2013 in News
PeaceHealth and Regence Blueshield announced they have reached a new two-year contract that ensures Regence members can continue receiving care at PeaceHealth facilities at in-network rates. The organizations, one a major Catholic heath care provider—and operator of St. Joseph hospital in Bellingham—and the other a major nonprofit health insurer, were in tight negotiations as a [...]
I-5 bridge crossing Skagit River to open June 19
Filed on 18. Jun, 2013 in News
Update, June 18: Gov. Jay Inslee has announced the bridge will open Wednesday, June 19. Read more from our partners at The Daily Herald in Everett. The Interstate 5 bridge crossing the Skagit River south of Burlington should open this week, according to officials with the Washington State Department of Transportation. Traffic will resume on the [...]
Building permits, 6/11 to 6/18/2013
Filed on 18. Jun, 2013 in Data
Issued permits 1155 N. State St., $743,000 for commercial alterations and additions: shell improvements, first floor (includes added mezzanines in most units); limited exterior renovations to restore windows and storefront: The Herald Building. Permit No.: BLD2013-00131. Issued June 12. 3347 Northwest Ave., $712,458 for new multifamily four-unit townhouse building: Northwest Avenue Apartments. Contractor: GFC Construction. [...]
Sanderson hired at RE/MAX Whatcom County
Filed on 17. Jun, 2013 in People
Laura Sanderson has joined the Bellingham office of RE/MAX Whatcom County. Sanderson earned her real-estate license in 2011. She is a specialty buyers agent, focusing on residential and new construction. Sanderson has resided in Whatcom County for 23 years. She can be reached at 360-305-9807, lauramyagent@gmail.com, or by visiting www.laurasanderson.remaxagent.com. RE/MAX Whatcom County has been in service for [...]
