The Armenian Genocide, 1915-1916, was one of the worst humanitarian crises of the twentieth century. Support to help survivors poured in from around the globe—including here in Whatcom County.

In the early 20th century, Mary Davenport Engberg wanted to make her hometown a better place through music. By creating and conducting the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra, she also broke new ground for ...

Mariah and Shawn Butenschoen became used to hearing the phrase “probably shouldn’t” over the years. It happened when they first planted blueberries on their Everson property and decided to organically ...

Throughout Bellingham’s history, commerce has stayed strong in the downtown area even as Interstate 5 pointed away from it. The city has seen a tug-of-war, much like the rest of the country: early ...

Sumas, a friendly agricultural community, is Whatcom County’s last stop eastbound toward the Canada border with British Columbia. With a modern population of just over 1,500, the town boasts a ...

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Kevin Wiebe is a Ferndale native. Although he graduated from Ferndale High School, he admits he wasn’t a model student. His teachers and administrators told him that if he didn’t attend college, he ...

Peoples Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Raymond Mergens to the position of Treasury Management Officer. Based out of the Barkley Financial Center, Raymond brings over a decade of ...

On any warm, sunny weekend, Lake Whatcom is sure to be buzzing with boaters. This nine-mile-long watery playground is the stage for those looking to play in the water. From wakeboarding to cruising, ...

In downtown Bellingham, the corner of Cornwall and Magnolia offers an interesting site: a commercial building with historic photos and captions covering its windows. This recent project by the City of ...

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