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Whatcom County Sheriff discusses crime surge, injured deputies
Sheriff Bill Elfo has led the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 20 years, beginning in 2003...
A conversation with Eva Schulte, the WCC Foundation's executive director
Eva Schulte is the executive director of the Whatcom Community College Foundation. The Foundation supports...
The term “building electrification” is used broadly to describe legislative and building code changes meant to limit the production of greenhouse gases responsible for climate...
Better city, county policies could help even more
Farming, tourism, the arts, the Cherry Point Industrial Zone and nearly every other pillar of the Whatcom...
Jeff Kochman has his hands in several Bellingham development projects
Jeff Kochman, president of AMBK LLC, combines vision, confidence, determination and a willingness to tread...
What’s next for our roller coaster construction industry
The construction industry in Whatcom County has weathered two decades of precipitous rises and wild declines. But...
Bellingham Task Force Shocks Many With Electricity Proposals
The concept of climate change has gained growing acceptance in recent years. However, the plans and timing...
Potential significant changes to watch for
Now that we have a single party controlling the House of Representatives, Senate and White House, sweeping legislation change...
A 500% tax increase is a real possibility for Washington businesses
Before the state Legislature arrives for the 2021 session, some businesses in Washington will...
Vicinity Motor Corporation brings EVs to the U.S. market
Transportation accounts for about 29% of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United...
Local colleges lead the way in IT security training
In every sector of business, technological literacy has become a minimum requirement rather than a specialized...
How the pandemic has changed local businesses
Change is an essential part of business. However, nothing ushered in change as drastically or quickly as the...
Our job at the Port of Bellingham is right there in our mission statement: promote sustainable economic development, optimize transportation gateways and manage publicly...
Norway-based manufacturer to open Bellingham facility
The maritime industry has historically been a vital part of our regional economy. So, it makes sense that Corvus...
Tidal Vision develops better method for chitosan production
Innovative Whatcom County-based businesses are changing and improving industries across the country and around the world, without...
Hidden away in a warehouse on Fairhaven’s working waterfront is the longest continually operating fiberglass boat manufacturing company in the country.
Swing open the door...
From one entrepreneur to another
Organization helps bring innovation to fruition
It began with a bright idea: to help other people with bright ideas turn innovation...
Resources to help your business regain its footing
As our battle with the novel coronavirus and its many impacts continues, we can start planning our...
What happens when business owners retire?
More than 2,000 businesses in Whatcom County have owners who are likely to retire in the next decade. Without...
Better city, county policies could help even more
Farming, tourism, the arts, the Cherry Point Industrial Zone and nearly every other pillar of the Whatcom...
Dustin McKissen and Mike McKenzie
As 2020 draws to a close, the COVID-19 pandemic continues wreaking havoc on the Whatcom County business community. With vaccine...
Jeff Kochman has his hands in several Bellingham development projects
Jeff Kochman, president of AMBK LLC, combines vision, confidence, determination and a willingness to tread...
S(l)ip into the world of coffee bean roasting in Whatcom County. Tony’s mirrors it. Mirror mirrors it. And it’s Maniacal.
Specifically, this is the world...
