BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – From everyone in the newsroom at My Bellingham Now, we want to thank you for continuing to support us as we conclude our first year as a free news publication here in Whatcom County.
As we have said for the past twelve months, the staff here believes that local news should be free. I am happy to report that there are no plans for any paywalls or subscriptions on this website anytime soon.
Looking ahead at the rest of 2025, I am excited to expand our coverage at the cornerstone events here in Whatcom County like Ski to Sea, April Brews Day and Downtown Sounds (just to name a few).
In the last year, we have covered a lot of different topics ranging from homelessness, local government, food insecurity, local sports, lifestyle pieces and live event coverage. Here is a comprehensive list of some of the newsroom’s top stories from the past year.
#1: FEATURE: An inside look at one of Bellingham’s largest homeless encampments
Jason Upton and Sam Kristofferson had exclusive access to the Walmart Encampment in Bellingham and interviewed residents and community members who were bringing food to those who lived in the camp. Our coverage on this property and other homeless encampments around Bellingham continued through the year.
#2: BREAKING: Port of Bellingham votes to end contract with ABC Recycling
#3: FEATURE: ‘It feels like people are ready to exhale:’ Change evident in downtown Bellingham after opening period of executive order
When Mayor Kim Lund took office in Bellingham, she made it clear what her goals were during her time in this position. Following an executive order issued by the Mayor’s office, downtown Bellingham businesses found relief through cleaned up sidewalks and reinforced police presence.
#4: Northern Lights shine bright above Whatcom County
#5: Ski to Sea 2024: Birch Equipment makes it three in a row
The annual Ski to Sea race showcases multi-sport athletes from around the globe. In 2024, the Birch Equipment team came out on top for the third year in a row. Will they make it a four-peat? We will have to see this year, as My Bellingham Now plans for expanded coverage at this year’s event.
#6: Downtown Bellingham restaurants asked to scale back outdoor dining spaces on Holly Street
#7: Judge to property owner: Clean up encampment now!
During our extended coverage of the homeless crisis in Bellingham, the MBN newsroom kept tabs on court documents related to the property owner of the land that housed the Walmart Encampment and the City of Bellingham.
#8: LIVE: Election coverage and updates on My Bellingham Now and KGMI
In coordination with KGMI, My Bellingham Now sent reporters around Whatcom County to cover the presidential and state-wide election on Nov. 5.
#9: City of Bellingham to begin clearing out city’s largest homeless encampment
#10: The future of Bellingham’s Graffiti Rock is now uncertain
A new fish passage project has made the future of Bellingham’s iconic rock to be unknown as community supporters rally online.
Thank you for reading MyBellinghamNow.com, and we look forward to another year of free local news in Whatcom County.
