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Growth & Development

Miracle Jones organizes the inside of her shop while dressed in her signature multicolored style.
Business

Bellis Fair mall retail grows as downtown Bellingham struggles

But square footage vacancy rates don’t tell the whole story
Jan. 29, 2024 3:21 p.m.
Max Vekich, a member of the Federal Maritime Commission, talks next to another member as he gestures with both his hands.
Growth & Development

Port seeks to up its game at Bellingham’s ‘working waterfront’

Wharf replacement intended to bring more vessel traffic
Updated Dec. 21, 2023 7:20 p.m.
The Bellingham food bank sign hangs over a green door with papers taped to it.
Growth & Development

Poverty rate declines, but that’s not the whole story

Households financially struggling in Whatcom, Skagit counties jumped in 2021
Dec. 13, 2023 5:05 a.m.
A pile of scrap metal stands tall at the ABC Recycling site on the waterfront along the Whatcom Waterway as construction vehicles idle at the site.
Growth & Development

Rules meant to quiet ABC Recycling meet resistance

Bellingham's police chief, others call enforcement into question
Dec. 11, 2023 9:53 p.m.
Brothers Mike, left, and David Yochlowitz surrounded in a crowded huddle, take concerns from forum attendees.
Growth & Development

Raucous Bellingham crowd rails against metal shredder

Forum attendees: 'We don't want you here!'
Updated Dec. 6, 2023 1:55 p.m.
An aerial view of Silver Beach neighborhood.
Growth & Development

Moratorium extended on high-density development in Silver Beach

Bellingham officials aim to limit density, add stormwater rules
Updated Nov. 21, 2023 1:34 p.m.
The property at 3509 Meridian St. has dense forestry bordering the road.
Growth & Development

Housing project proposal that irked environmentalists shifts hands

Developer pulls out, Bellingham Country Club reviewing options
Nov. 17, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Bellingham's waterfront next to two condominium buildings blocked off by fences and tape.
Growth & Development

With Harcourt sidelined, what’s next for Bellingham’s waterfront?

Future development murky as Irish company has rights terminated
Nov. 8, 2023 3:48 p.m.
The Sumas border crossing looking toward Abbotsford has some cars parked nearby while others are trying to get past the border check.
Growth & Development

Residents worry planned border crossing expansion could harm Sumas economy

Project manager says changes are needed to address stressed ports
Nov. 7, 2023 5:00 p.m.
A bicyclist rides past Harcourt Developments' unfinished condominium project barred off by a metal fence on Bellingham's waterfront.
Growth & Development

Harcourt misses deadline, loses waterfront development rights

Unfinished Bellingham condos should have been done last month
Nov. 2, 2023 1:13 p.m.
A pile of scrap metal stands tall at the ABC Recycling site on the waterfront along the Whatcom Waterway as construction vehicles idle at the site.
Growth & Development

ABC Recycling becomes a flashpoint in growth debate

For 15 years, Whatcom County’s industrial zone has been the subject of a turf war
Oct. 26, 2023 11:49 a.m.
Whatcom County Council member Kaylee Galloway holds her head in her hands while listening to a public comment.
Growth & Development

Moratorium on new heavy industry fails

Council, community split on future of Bellingham's Alderwood area
Oct. 24, 2023 10:42 p.m.

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