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Washington Signs Maritime Agreement With Denmark Gov. Bob Ferguson and Danish Deputy Chief of Mission Karen Eva Abrahamsen sign a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation between Washington state and Denmark during One Ocean Week in Seattle. The agreement focuses on maritime decarbonization, port development, sustainable fuels and industrial innovation.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and Danish Deputy Chief of Mission Karen Eva Abrahamsen sign a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation between Washington state and Denmark during One Ocean Week in Seattle. The agreement focuses on maritime decarbonization, port development, sustainable fuels and industrial innovation.

Washington Signs Maritime Agreement With Denmark

Brian Henderson October 22, 2026

Washington and Denmark signed an agreement to expand cooperation in maritime technology, ferry electrification, industrial decarbonization and...

Ferguson Signs First International Agreement as Governor Gov. Bob Ferguson and Finland's Ambassador to the United States, Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to expand cooperation in maritime industries, aerospace, clean energy, quantum technology and trade.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and Finland's Ambassador to the United States, Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to expand cooperation in maritime industries, aerospace, clean energy, quantum technology and trade.

Ferguson Signs First International Agreement as Governor

Brian Henderson October 14, 2026

Washington state and Finland signed a new agreement Tuesday to strengthen economic ties and expand cooperation in...

Lighthouse Mission Names Alvin Helms as President and CEO Lighthouse Mission Ministries has named interim CEO Alvin Helms as its permanent president and CEO. Helms brings more than 35 years of ministry and nonprofit leadership experience to the Bellingham organization.

Lighthouse Mission Ministries has named interim CEO Alvin Helms as its permanent president and CEO. Helms brings more than 35 years of ministry and nonprofit leadership experience to the Bellingham organization.

Lighthouse Mission Names Alvin Helms as President and CEO

Brian Henderson October 13, 2026

Alvin Helms will lead Lighthouse Mission Ministries after serving as interim CEO. He previously held leadership roles...

Whatcom Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying Dine-and-Dash Suspect Surveillance footage shows the man the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify, wearing a dark baseball cap, blue jacket and dark pants while using a cellphone.

Surveillance footage shows the man the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify, wearing a dark baseball cap, blue jacket and dark pants while using a cellphone.

Whatcom Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying Dine-and-Dash Suspect

Brian Henderson October 6, 2026

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying a man accused of walking out on...

Businesses Close Across Region Amid Border Traffic Decline More than 30 Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a 36% drop in Canadian visitor traffic adds pressure to the local economy.

More than 30 Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a 36% drop in Canadian visitor traffic adds pressure to the local economy.

Businesses Close Across Region Amid Border Traffic Decline

Brian Henderson September 18, 2026

Several Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a dramatic drop in Canadian visitor...

Gov. Ferguson Attends Seafood Processors Fall Breakfast Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks with Mike Hyde at the At-Sea Processors Association's fall breakfast in Seattle.

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks with Mike Hyde at the At-Sea Processors Association's fall breakfast in Seattle.

Gov. Ferguson Attends Seafood Processors Fall Breakfast

Brian Henderson September 17, 2026

Gov. Bob Ferguson attended the At-Sea Processors Association's fall breakfast, highlighting Washington's $46 billion maritime industry and...

Washington AG Leads 21-state Challenge to USDA Reorganization WA Attorney General at a press conference

Washington AG Leads 21-state Challenge to USDA Reorganization

Brian Henderson September 17, 2026

Washington AG Nick Brown is co-leading a 21-state coalition challenging USDA's reorganization plan over wildfire, food assistance...

bp Cherry Point Refinery Flaring Expected for Several Weeks Bright flames from the BP Cherry Point refinery lit up the sky Tuesday across Whatcom County and southern B.C.

Bright flames from the BP Cherry Point refinery lit up the sky Tuesday across Whatcom County and southern B.C.

bp Cherry Point Refinery Flaring Expected for Several Weeks

Brian Henderson September 16, 2026

Residents near bp Cherry Point Refinery should expect visible flaring for several weeks during planned maintenance, Whatcom...

Cold Storage Facility Fire Destroys Frozen Fish Product Firefighters used a ladder truck to pour water onto the cold-storage building from above after crews pulled back over roof collapse concerns.

Firefighters used a ladder truck to pour water onto the cold-storage building from above after crews pulled back over roof collapse concerns.

Cold Storage Facility Fire Destroys Frozen Fish Product

Brian Henderson September 15, 2026

A fire destroyed a Bellingham cold-storage facility and its frozen fish product Saturday night, forcing crews to...

Bellingham Creates New Position to Help Businesses Bellingham has named Darby Galligan its first Urban Transformation Strategist, a new role helping businesses and entrepreneurs navigate city processes.