Lifestyle
7 hours ago
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
21 hours ago
Stone Temple Pilots to headline Northwest Washington Fair this summer in Lynden
Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with public ticket sales going live at 9 a.m. this Friday.
4 days ago
Andi Vann: Owner of Pure Bliss Desserts
Meet the owner of an award-winning dessert shop located in downtown Bellingham.
5 days ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Valentine’s Day events happening this weekend in Bellingham
From 'Single Mingle Trivia' to improv comedy, this weekend is packed with fun events.
6 days ago
Whatcom County eases permit threshold for smaller outdoor music festivals
The move aligns county code with Washington state's in an effort to reduce barriers for event organizers.
7 days ago
2026 World Cup events announced in Bellingham
In addition to watch parties, 15 local businesses were selected as designated fan zone venues.
7 days ago
What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.
7 days ago
Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate
Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.
1 week ago
City of Bellingham unveils new park in Birchwood neighborhood
The property was purchased by the city using funding from the Greenways Levy and officially opened to the public on Friday, Feb. 6.
1 week ago
CONTRIBUTED: Learn more about the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Community Academy
If you can’t sign up for Community Academy this year, you can still become better acquainted with the work (and the people doing the work) via the WCSO Spotlight on Service series.
1 week ago
Details for Seahawks’ Super Bowl Ceremony and Parade on Wednesday
The sold-out ceremony will take place at Lumen Field before the parade starts at 11 a.m.
2 weeks ago
PHOTOS: The Ultimate 12’s Rally at Civic Field in Bellingham
Fans gathered at Civic Field on Feb. 6 for an all-out rally in support of the Seattle Seahawks playing in this year's Super Bowl.
2 weeks ago
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
2 weeks ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Super Bowl weekend and a whole lot more
Check out this list of events and activities in our community this weekend.
2 weeks ago
Brian Kerkvliet: Co-founder of Salish Seed Guild
The Salish Seed Guild works to promote biodiversity and sustainable agriculture in Whatcom County. One of the founders, Brian Kerkvliet, takes his efforts as a biodynamic homesteader seriously as he helps to educate the local gardeners in the Cascade bioregion.
2 weeks ago
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
2 weeks ago
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.
2 weeks ago
Ferndale renames itself as “Hawkdale” in honor of Seahawks Super Bowl run
It comes amid a season where Seattle set a franchise record for regular season wins.
2 weeks ago
Why Pet Dental Health Matters More Than Most Whatcom County Owners Realize
Veterinary teams encourage Whatcom County pet owners to ask about dental health during routine wellness visits. Regular dental care helps reduce pain, protect overall health and allow pets to live longer, more comfortable lives.
2 weeks ago
North Cascades Bluegrass Festival announces cancelation
Among some of the reasons for the festival's cancellation, Tepper and Starr say that ticket sales from north of the border dropped significantly last year.
