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Bellingham Manufacturer to Close Eliminating 75 Jobs Alpha Technologies Services Inc. notified the state that it intends to permanently close its Bellingham facility on Aug. 31, 2026. The company filed the notice July 1.

Alpha Technologies Services Inc. notified the state that it intends to permanently close its Bellingham facility on Aug. 31, 2026. The company filed the notice July 1.

Bellingham Manufacturer to Close Eliminating 75 Jobs

Brian Henderson July 2, 2026

Alpha Technologies Services Inc. will permanently close its Bellingham facility on Aug. 31, eliminating 75 jobs. The...

Bellingham Commercial Real Estate Holds Steady Amid Slow Sales Bellingham's commercial real estate market remained stable in the second quarter of 2026, with strong industrial demand, steady retail leasing, and slower investment sales.

Bellingham's commercial real estate market remained stable in the second quarter of 2026, with strong industrial demand, steady retail leasing, and slower investment sales.

Bellingham Commercial Real Estate Holds Steady Amid Slow Sales

Brian Henderson July 2, 2026

A new quarterly market report released Thursday by Pacific Continental Realty found retail and industrial properties continued...

GASSED: Washington Gas Tax Rises July 1 Washington's gas tax increased July 1 under a new inflation-indexing law, while several states and Canada have reduced or suspended fuel taxes to provide relief at the pump.

Washington's gas tax increased July 1 under a new inflation-indexing law, while several states and Canada have reduced or suspended fuel taxes to provide relief at the pump.

GASSED: Washington Gas Tax Rises July 1

Brian Henderson June 30, 2026

Beginning July 1, the state gasoline tax increases from 55.4 cents to 56.5 cents per gallon. Diesel...

To Boom Or Not To Boom: Fire Departments Brace for 4th of July Bellingham bans all consumer fireworks. Birch Bay, Ferndale, Blaine and Everson allow them under specific hours. Here is where you can legally use fireworks in Whatcom County this Fourth of July.

Bellingham bans all consumer fireworks. Birch Bay, Ferndale, Blaine and Everson allow them under specific hours. Here is where you can legally use fireworks in Whatcom County this Fourth of July.

To Boom Or Not To Boom: Fire Departments Brace for 4th of July

Brian Henderson June 29, 2026

At a Glance — Whatcom County Fireworks 2026 Bellingham: All consumer fireworks illegal — including sparklers, fountains...

King Mountain Encampment Draws Fresh Debate Over Solutions PNW Daily footage showing furniture moving into the King Mountain encampment sparked community debate over enforcement, housing and mental health resources in Bellingham.

PNW Daily footage showing furniture moving into the King Mountain encampment sparked community debate over enforcement, housing and mental health resources in Bellingham.

King Mountain Encampment Draws Fresh Debate Over Solutions

Brian Henderson June 2, 2026

The response highlights a growing divide between calls for stronger enforcement and demands for more housing, mental...

Longview Paper Mill Chemical Tank Rupture Kills Multiple Workers Mike Gorsuch, battalion chief with the Longview Fire Department, provides an update to reporters during a news conference following a chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview on May 26, 2026.

Mike Gorsuch, battalion chief with the Longview Fire Department, provides an update to reporters during a news conference following a chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview on May 26, 2026.

Longview Paper Mill Chemical Tank Rupture Kills Multiple Workers

Brian Henderson May 26, 2026

Emergency crews responded at approximately 7:15 a.m. May 26 to the facility at 3401 Industrial Way after...

Ferguson Urges Flood Victims to Apply Before June 10 Deadline Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks alongside FEMA and local emergency management officials during a disaster assistance press conference in Renton on May 20, 2026, encouraging residents impacted by December flooding to apply for federal aid before the June 10 deadline.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks alongside FEMA and local emergency management officials during a disaster assistance press conference in Renton on May 20, 2026, encouraging residents impacted by December flooding to apply for federal aid before the June 10 deadline.

Ferguson Urges Flood Victims to Apply Before June 10 Deadline

Brian Henderson May 20, 2026

The federal assistance became available after President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration on April 11...

Mixed Economic Signals Emerge Across Northwest Washington Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire speaks during a recent Association of Washington Business event discussing taxes, economic growth and Washington’s business climate.