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50th anniversary Ski to Sea registration is now open
As of the New Year, registration for Whatcom County’s renowned Ski to Sea is open. This year the event will be celebrating its 50th...
‘Pasang’ encore screening at Pickford’s Doctober festival
Documenting the journey of the first Nepalese Sherpa woman to summit Mt. Everest in 1993, “Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest” will play as...
Northwest Tune-Up back for second year July 14-16, 2023
Bellingham’s new bike, beer and music festival will return for its second year July 14-16, 2023. In an October 26 save-the-date email, Northwest Tune-Up...
Northwest Tune-Up: On for next year, with changes and first year...
Story and photos by Ian Haupt
Organizing an inaugural event in any year is difficult. Building connections with sponsors, vendors, volunteers, the community, the city...
Adams River sockeye run
Travel 4 hours to a once every 4 years phenomenon
By Eric Lucas
I call it the real riverdance.
Four million gorgeous natural acrobats, a six-mile performance...
Wednesday night magic
Whatcom World Cup race series
Story and photos by Harrison Winkel
I could feel the buzz of excitement spread through town as group texts lit up...
Pre-race tips for marathoners and other racers
By Robert Rush, M.D.
With sunnier skies, longer days and the Bellingham Bay Marathon coming up in September, it’s a good time to start talking...
Commuting: My Ski to Sea training
By Ian Haupt
I turn left off Haxton Way onto Lapman Road. Nearing the halfway point of the ride, I pull out my phone to...
Northwest Tune-Up to celebrate Bellingham’s mountain bike, beer and music culture
Featuring musical guests Reggie Watts, Wolf Parade, PJ Morton, The Dip and more
The Northwest Tune-Up announced its inaugural festival will be July 8-10, with...
CANCELED: North Cascades Bluegrass Festival returns with 3 full days of...
Note: This event was cancelled due to the increase in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in Whatcom County.
The North Cascades Bluegrass Festival will have live...