Lifestyle
19 hours ago
PHOTOS: Lummi Nation Celebration for Blackhawks, Lady Blackhawks
The Lummi community celebrated historic finishes for both their boys and girls basketball teams on Friday.
2 days ago
Lifestyle Lookout: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Celtic Rock, Firefighter’s Ball and Birding
There is no shortage of opportunities to celebrate Irish heritage and the many wonders of the Emerald Isle this weekend. We have you covered in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
2 days ago
Kelly Sorbel: Operations Director at Make.Shift Art Space
For a punk like Kelly Sorbel, giving back to the community and supporting younger fellow punks is as important as his own creative expression. His work at Make.Shift Art Space offers him the opportunity to do just that.
3 days ago
Local poetry contest accepting submissions from Whatcom residents
The top ten poems selected will be engraved on plaques installed outside the front of the Bellingham Public Library.
3 days ago
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
4 days ago
Heavy mountain snow expected to make travel very difficult in Whatcom, Skagit counties this week
The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories, including a blizzard warning.
5 days ago
Is Your HVAC System Ready for Spring? What Whatcom County Homeowners Should Check
By taking a few steps now, Whatcom County homeowners can move into spring with confidence, knowing their HVAC systems are prepared to deliver reliable comfort in the months ahead.
5 days ago
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
1 week ago
Mo Tsimouris: Co-owner of Bellingham Bar & Grill, owner of Bellingham Axe
The lifelong Whatcom County resident has watched the county change in the last few decades and has participated in the culture downtown Bellingham cultivates.
1 week ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Tulip Festival nears, a local jazz performance and fresh local beer in Whatcom County
Here's your list of events happening this weekend in our community.
1 week ago
What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.
1 week ago
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.
1 week ago
House bill proposes to bring passenger-only ferry service to Bellingham waters
Though the bill would establish the ferries, it would be left up to the governing bodies along the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor to create the fleet and letting voters agree to the added costs.
1 week ago
The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics
An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.
1 week ago
Cal Raleigh leads Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Cal Raleigh and pitcher Gabe Speier will look to lead the U.S. team to a second title.
2 weeks ago
Opening date announced for newly improved beach access at Boulevard Park
Part of the South Bay Trail will be closed for much of Wednesday ahead of the reopening.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County opens submissions for ‘I Voted’ sticker designs
Entries for the "I Voted" sticker contest are due by May 1.
2 weeks ago
Are Spiders More Active in Spring? What Whatcom County Homeowners Should Know
For many Whatcom County residents, a few spiders indoors may simply be a seasonal nuisance. But consistent sightings can indicate conditions that deserve attention — and spring is the right time to take action.
2 weeks ago
Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers
moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.
2 weeks ago
Spring Allergies Aren’t Just for Humans: Pets Can Suffer, Too
As spring unfolds across Whatcom County, veterinarians encourage pet owners to remain attentive to changes in their animals’ behavior and skin health, ensuring pets can enjoy the season as comfortably as possible.
