Public can weigh in on Bellingham parks plan update
Filed on 10. Jun, 2013 in Events, News
Bellingham city officials are inviting the public to contribute to an update of the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PRO Plan), a six-year plan that analyzes the supply and demand for park and recreation services and facilities within Bellingham city limits and the urban growth area. The workshop is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. [...]
Father and son seek crowdfunding money for seat design
Filed on 10. Jun, 2013 in News
A Bellingham father-son team is attempting to raise $3,850 through the crowdfunding website Kickstarter for a new seat design meant to improve a user’s comfort while sitting for long periods of time at a desk or work bench. Jason Kettlestrings, the crowdfunding project’s creator, is calling the design the “Corebilizor.” According to the campaign’s Kickstarter [...]
Lawmakers push for lower taxes on Washington’s craft distilleries
Filed on 10. Jun, 2013 in News
By Bill Sheets The Daily Herald (Everett) Local craft liquors springing up on store shelves could get a little cheaper, and the distillers would have a better chance to survive and thrive, if a new bill is approved in Congress, proponents say. The bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., would cut federal taxes [...]
Nathan joins Corion Landscape Management in Ferndale
Filed on 09. Jun, 2013 in People
Eric Nathan has been hired as the new account manager for Corion Landscape Management in Ferndale. Nathan is completing a bachelor’s degree in economics at Western Washington University. He previously earned an associate degree from Whatcom Community College, and also graduated from Sehome High School in Bellingham. His previous experience includes work as a campaign coordinator [...]
Chamber to host hazardous-substance seminars, June 17-19
Filed on 09. Jun, 2013 in Events
The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold three seminars in conjunction with American Hazmat addressing new regulations for businesses that handle hazardous substances. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 17, attendees can learn about new regulations and requirements in Hazcom 2012 (GHS – Global Harmonization System) for $35 per person. [...]
Nonprofit farm center highlights berry research on new blog
Filed on 09. Jun, 2013 in Nonprofits
Cloud Mountain Farm Center, a nonprofit community farm and education center in Everson, has created a new blog to give readers insight into local food production, market farming, field trials and research, propagation, retail nursery operations, as well as lessons from the perspective of farm interns. One of the blog’s first posts features a recent grant the [...]
Wilson Motors’ Father’s Day car show to benefit Whatcom Hospice
Filed on 08. Jun, 2013 in Events
Bellingham Fete and Car Show, featuring activities for all ages, will be presented Father’s Day, June 16, by Wilson Motors as a fundraiser for Whatcom Hospice. Bellingham Fete and Car Show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wilson Motors, 1100 Iowa St. It will include live music from multiple bands, a wine [...]
Curry joins Minergy Inc. of Ferndale
Filed on 08. Jun, 2013 in People
Al Curry has been hired as regional account manager with Minergy Inc. of Ferndale. Curry brings more than 20 years of account executive and public relations experience to the company. His primary duties will include customer relations, outside sales and quality control. Curry can be reached directly at 360-318-4832 or Al@minergyinc.com. Minergy’s operations consist of three divisions: land development [...]
The Woods Coffee, company owner recognized by WWU
Filed on 08. Jun, 2013 in People
The Woods Coffee and company owner, Wes Herman, were recently recognized with a Community Volunteer Award by Western Washington University Alumni Association. While not a WWU graduate, Herman and The Woods Coffee have partnered with the university for a number of years. Woods developed and sells the WWU-branded “Viking Blend” coffee in all of its Whatcom [...]
Probable case of hepatitis linked to Costco berries found in Washington
Filed on 07. Jun, 2013 in News
Officials with the Washington State Department of Health have reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website now lists one hepatitis A illness in Washington state that meets the definition as a “probable case” in the outbreak linked to frozen berries sold in Costco stores. The probable case is a man from Thurston [...]
