Lifestyle

1 day ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Pride Paddle, Bells Soccer Night, World Cup and more

From Bellingham Bay to Joe Martin Field and beyond, we have a bunch of fun events on the docket in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

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2 days ago

Whatcom County warns of increased traffic as FIFA World Cup kicks off

The international tournament began Thursday, days before Seattle and Vancouver host their first matches.

2 days ago

BIKE Bellingham turns visiting local gems into two-wheeled adventures

A Bellingham bike tour program is putting a spin on city sightseeing.

2 days ago

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?

3 days ago

Vancouver, B.C. Amtrak station gets U.S. preclearance designation

Travelers heading into the U.S. no longer stop for a customs inspection in Blaine

Snowy, jagged mountain peak under a blue sky, viewed from a rocky dirt trail with green shrubs in the foreground.

3 days ago

WSDOT reopens road to Artist Point

Visitors will need a recreational pass to use the area which can be purchased at the Glacier Public Service Center.

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3 days ago

World Cup Preview: USMNT, predictions, where to watch and more

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 at stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Brick building with large arched windows at a street corner; blue Boundary on State sign above the entrance. Jul set on N State St corner street sign visible.

4 days ago

Boundary Bay Brewery announces grand opening on State Street

The nanobrewery, called "Boundary on State," is located at the site of the former Time and Materials building.

4 days ago

North Fork Nooksack River closed early for hatchery Chinook

Wild Chinook encounter limit reached, prompting an early closure.

River bordered by dense green trees on both sides, with a blue sky and light clouds; logs and driftwood along the near shore on the right.

4 days ago

December floods may increase summer drowning hazards

Riverbeds may have changed drastically due to record-setting water levels.

4 days ago

New state law draws line between e-bikes and electric motorcycles

Starting Thursday, electric bikes that exceed new speed requirements will be classified as motorcycles.

4 days ago

Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip

Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.

5 days ago

Mount Baker Theatre announces 100th season program

The theatre's largest season in its history features more than 35 main stage acts starting next month and lasting through May 2027.

5 days ago

Whatcom County Council considers changes to fireworks laws

A proposed amendment would scale back July 4th usage. The county's burn ban is also set to take effect on June 15.

5 days ago

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.

5 days ago

CONTRIBUTED: From drought to flood to hot summer, what’s it mean for you?

This summer it will be more important than ever to be prepared for what all that weird weather can mean.

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1 week ago

MOTO Pizza closing down as Dutch Bros looks to call Bellingham home

MOTO owner Lee Kindell said that the company wants to open a more long-term operation in Bellingham in the future.

1 week ago

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

1 week ago

Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly

Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.

1 week ago

Lifestyle Lookout: First Fridays, Bleak Week, Scottish Gathering and live music

We have a full docket of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

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