Dave Gallagher
Bellingham Herald
Bellingham, WA, United States
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The first cannabis store opened in Whatcom 5 years ago. Here’s how stores are doing now
This week marks the five-year anniversary of marijuana stores opening in Washington state. In Whatcom County sales have risen from $3 million in 2014 to $56 million in 2017. → Read More
Newest Bellingham brewery aiming for quality beer at a neighborhood hangout
Stemma Brewing Co. may have just opened, but it’s been a nearly decade long dream for Jason Harper. → Read More
Another attempt is being made to build an apartment building on this property off I-5
Morgan Bartlett is proposing to build a large residential building at 4413 Consolidation Ave., an undeveloped area of the Puget neighborhood. The proposal, called CityView, calls for 408 bedrooms in one building. → Read More
The Alaska ferry service has survived budget cuts. Here’s how it impacts Bellingham
It appears the Alaska ferry will continue to provide service out of Bellingham this winter, but at a reduced level. The M/V Columbia will be out of service, so smaller vessels will be used. → Read More
As one Bellingham tap house closes, a cider place and a distillery are nearly ready
In retail, a taphouse closes, u-pick blueberries available, a cider house is close to opening, a scavenger hunt is underway in Whatcom and Skagit counties, Chuckanut Bay Distillery is moving into a bigger location. → Read More
Bellingham spring home sale prices reach a new milestone
The median price for homes sold in Bellingham, Wash., this spring was $501,500, a 10.7% jump compared to a year ago. It’s the first time the median price of homes sold topped $500,000 in any quarter. → Read More
Longtime Bellingham business to close after putting a stamp on crafting community
Steve and Wendy Schwartz have decided to retire and have started a closing business sale for Stampadoodle and The Paper Cafe. It has been in business for 28 years and was known for its card-making demonstrations. → Read More
Living-wage jobs in Whatcom County are going unfilled. ‘We need young people...’
With Whatcom County’s unemployment rate remaining low for several years, finding a job hasn’t been as hard as it used to be. The more tricky task is getting people into positions that pay a higher wage. → Read More
By creating its own school, a Whatcom company ensures it can find qualified workers
Last fall Barron Heating & Air Conditioning started the Barron Technician School. While they are learning and doing entry level work, the students are getting around $16 an hour as an apprentice. → Read More
A restaurant closes, a brewery opens and a thrift store aims to keep items out of the landfill
Bob’s Burgers & Brew closed downtown while Stemma Brewing has arrived in Bellingham. A restaurant called 7 Spice plans to open soon and Trash to Treasures thrift store opens in Bakerview Square. → Read More
Alaska Airlines to drop key winter destination flights out of Bellingham
Alaska Airlines has decided to end its seasonal flights between Bellingham and two Hawaiian destinations. Spokesman Tim Thompson confirmed they were discontinuing seasonal flights from Bellingham to Maui and Kona. → Read More
WWU completes construction work on one project, has several more on tap
Earlier in June 2019 crews finished the main portions of the WWU multicultural center at the Viking Union/bookstore complex. The $20 million project will create a new home for the Ethnic Student Center. → Read More
As Blaine continues to transform, an eatery and seafood market are enjoying the view
Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. and Kaisacole seafood market recently opened in a new building in downtown Blaine. Along with oysters at the restaurant, the market sells locally caught crab, salmon and other products. → Read More
Big Lots move progresses, new life for the Frosty Inn and more pizza for Ferndale
In Whatcom retail news, there’s new life for the Frosty Inn on Mount Baker Highway, Westside Pizza coming to Ferndale, Big Lots is moving and the Teriyaki Bar closes in Bellingham. → Read More
Bellingham organization expands European presence with purchase of UK marketing firm
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, announced it will purchase Xmark Media. Along with the company, which has less than 10 employees, SPIE will now operate the Photonex Europe exhibit. → Read More
Plans for major retail center move forward after Ferndale removes key project hurdle
The Ferndale City Council approved a plan relinquishing its rights to a portion of Kope Road. This move will allow Lummi Nation some flexibility in its development of the Salish Village retail center, → Read More
Longtime north Bellingham business to close after 68 years
Margaret and Larry Rudy announced that deWilde’s Nurseries at 3410 Northwest Ave. will close later this summer after 68 years in business. Margaret Rudy said it was a very tough decision. → Read More
They came, they competed, and they liked it so much they returned to Whatcom County
In 2018 an estimated $705.7 million in travel spending came to Whatcom County, an increase of about 9% compared to 2017. Whatcom County focused its marketing on outdoor recreation and visitors from Seattle. → Read More
Bellingham boat builder lands federal grant to better handle bigger vessels
All American Marine won $397,725 through the Small Shipyard Grant program. The boat builder will use the money to improve its paint and sandblasting department, allowing them to handle large vessels. → Read More
Superfeet hoping to bring European elite athlete technology to everyday people
Superfeet announced in a news release that it has acquired Belgium-based RSscan International, a company that researches movement analysis and personalized products for elite athletes. No terms were disclosed. → Read More