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Bellingham sailors searching for new dry mooring spaces

Port seeking options for boat owners' storage after property sold

Aug. 26, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Port Commission approves $100K PR campaign to improve public image

Campaign acknowledges the port has a negative brand in Bellingham

Aug. 15, 2024 3:41 p.m.

Bellingham airport deputy director quits month after boss ousted

Emily Phillipe's last day was Aug. 13, Kip Turner left on July 19

Aug. 14, 2024 5:19 p.m.

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First of Harcourt’s Waterfront Condominium units to open in October

Opening comes years after original deadline, 35% under contract

Aug. 8, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Skagit’s Island Health opens new emergency helipad — part of $4.5M project

The helipad sits atop the newly renovated emergency department

July 17, 2024 1:54 p.m.

Port mid-year revenue collections remain steady

Revenue collections for first two quarters of 2024 sit around $16 million

July 16, 2024 7:08 p.m.

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Food access fight continues in Birchwood after Albertsons decision

Residents of the Bellingham neighborhood still want to get affordable grocery

June 27, 2024 12:52 p.m.

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Port of Bellingham receives $17.9M in federal funding for rail connection project

Cost to extend a railway spur from BNSF to shipping terminal would be fully covered

June 26, 2024 10:46 a.m.

Affordable housing and child care project planned for Bellis Fair area

First phase is for families, second phase is for seniors

June 25, 2024 3:38 p.m.

Former Albertsons store in Birchwood held illegal land use restriction, according to AG

Albertsons will remove restriction, clearing the path for a new grocery store in neighborhood

Updated June 25, 2024 11:15 a.m.

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$14M bond approved for Port of Bellingham Shipping Terminal modernization

Project expected to bring more jobs, cargo and future revenues to shipping terminal

June 18, 2024 7:04 p.m.

Bellingham International Airport took in $5.2M from Southwest flights over three years

BLI is now looking to entice other low-cost carriers, an airline consultant says

May 17, 2024 10:48 a.m.