Business
Alt-rock drummer and wife press into the cider business
Tim Alexander, who plays with the alt-rock band Primus, opens a tasting room in Bellingham.
Emily Hamann
Business
Allegiant to add flight between Bellingham and Anchorage
A year-round, non-stop service between Bellingham and Anchorage coming this spring
Business
Years after legalization, pot shop banking remains tricky
“If it was federally legal, then we would pretty much be like any other business.”
Local News
Family, medical leave affects workers, businesses statewide
The new policy shifts the burden onto the state. Employers and workers will pay into it.
Northwest
Whatcom Community College to build on-campus housing
The building will be four stories, 90,000 square feet, and house around 230 students.
Business
Program prevents commercial food waste and feeds the hungry
Every little bit helps when it comes to reducing the amount of food that’s thrown away.
Business
Dairy farmers invest in technology as labor tightens
With workers opting for construction jobs, farmers turn to robots to milk and tend to cows.
Business
Landowners have hope at last
The state has passed a measure giving some temporary relief to those affected by the Hirst decision.
Business
Allegiant announces plan to expand airline service in Bellingham
Low-cost carrier adds two weekly flights to Denver, one of United’s destinations from Paine Field.
Business
Will Everett service affect Bellingham’s once-busier airport?
Officials there expect little impact, but they’re offering incentives to lure another carrier.
Business
Sumas blueberry farm is fined $149,000 on breaks and meals
SUMAS — A Whatcom County blueberry farm has been fined $149,000 after a state investigation found violations related…
Business
Best foot forward: Ferndale company to make custom shoes easy
Long specializing in insoles, Superfeet is putting 3-D machines in stores to make customized shoes.
Business
All workers in state must be offered sick leave as of Jan. 1
Also, the minimum wage rises to $11.50 per hour, up 50 cents.
Business
Pet company that invented retractable leash wins $10,000 from PayPal
Rad Dog came out of frustration by hiker who disliked carrying leash in off-leash areas.
Business
Ferndale children’s author starts second career as agent
As an author, she helped pioneer a new philosophy of teaching children to create art called “process art.”
Business
‘Cheese that was grass 24 hours ago’ wins a farm accolades
Ferndale Farmstead specializes in authentic Italian cheeses — made with with American milk.
Business
Piggy banks hidden in Snohomish County parks to promote savings
Peoples Bank has launched “Pigs in Parks,” a contest designed to raise awareness about the importance of saving…
Business
Bellingham’s Space Goat comic publisher branches into board games
BELLINGHAM — Some of your favorite comic books may be published in Bellingham.
Business
Bellingham man hops on biggest little trend in housing
BELLINGHAM — One of the biggest trends in housing is also its smallest.
Business
How this woman won three Mustangs selling Tupperware
Stephanie Meester knows a thing or two about sales.