Home values in Whatcom County continue to appreciate

Overall home values in Whatcom County continue to appreciate, following a trend taking place throughout much of the country, according to a new federal...

Whatcom's housing affordability index hits new high

Even as home prices are rising in Whatcom County, homes are still more affordable than they have been in years.

Whatcom unemployment rate drops below 7 percent

Whatcom County's unemployment rate dropped below 7 percent in April, led by broad job growth in the private sector.

WECU tackling out-of-state fraud issue by blocking cards

The Whatcom Educational Credit Union has been informing its members that it was experiencing a high volume of counterfeit transactions from stolen debit and credit card numbers and it is blocking transactions in some states outside Washington.

Two wine shops arrive in downtown Bellingham

Wine lovers now have two more options to find that special bottle in downtown Bellingham.

Online boom benefiting Blaine, Sumas economies

When Blaine learned last fall about the closure of the Semiahmoo hotel, city officials were concerned about what impact that would have on the city...

Second condo building ready on Semiahmoo waterfront

BLAINE - After nearly falling victim to the real estate bubble bust, a residential waterfront project is ready for buyers.

Bellingham Chamber appoints Gorman to interim position

Bill Gorman has been hired by the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce to assist the organization while it searches for a new president.