3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (280+ words) Bellingham Herald Sun House, a nine-bedroom interim shelter for people experiencing homelessness and mental health diagnoses, will end its 24/7 staffed shelter operations in Bellingham after a 50% budget cut from Whatcom County. The nonprofit plans to lay off several employees and…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (270+ words) A 57-unit affordable workforce apartment complex will continue to offer stable housing for years to come after it was purchased by the Bellingham and Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA), the agency announced Tuesday. The agency purchased Sehome Court Apartments on…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (249+ words) Luxury four-bedroom units, four-story builds with ADUs and a state push for middle housing are reshaping the blocks just north of Fairhaven. Two separate townhome developments are underway near the intersection of Bay View Drive, S State Street and 11th Street…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (650+ words) As Bellingham’s long-term waterfront redevelopment continues to take shape, planning for the second phase of a mixed-use housing and commercial project is complete ahead of planned construction. As project managers secure and align the final funding pieces, Millworks Phase II…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (220+ words) Median home sale prices in Whatcom County and Bellingham increased in July as the market prepared to transition into a new season. Whatcom County’s median home sale price across July was $625,000, a 3% increase compared with June and a 1.1% increase compared with…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (582+ words) Thinking about moving? There are many factors to consider, from the nature of the neighborhood to the proximity to grocery stores and schools. One of the most important aspects to consider is cost. Where you live in the Bellingham area…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (478+ words) Lummi Nation is welcoming the first residents of a new 24-unit tiny house community this month designed to give stability and independence to tribal members experiencing homelessness. “We’re hoping we will empower individuals in long-term recovery by providing compassionate, structured…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (525+ words) Bellingham’s City Council recently voted 6-0 to put a citizen-led initiative to ban rent pricing algorithms on the 2026 ballot. The council’s interest in protecting vulnerable local renters is commendable. Bellingham residents are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. According…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (240+ words) About 200 people were trespassed from Bellingham's 40-acre King Mountain encampment as timber harvest and multi-million dollar cleanup begin. An estimated 200 people were forced to leave a 40-acre encampment in north Bellingham this month, opening the door to a cleanup effort…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (286+ words) Bellingham Herald A mixed-use residential and commercial development called Meridian Street Station is planned for 2801 Meridian St. in Bellingham’s Fountain District. The project sits above a decommissioned coal mine, requiring extra analysis before construction. Here are key takeaways: - Meridian Street…...