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Bellingham's Zen Sushi planning to open June 19

Owner Ken Tipasathien sits in a booth in the new Zen Sushi & Bar next door to the Regal Barkley Village Stadium 16 on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in Bellingham. "I love sushi," says Tipasthien.

How do you get a 600-pound Buddha statue from Thailand to a Bellingham restaurant?

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Popular Edison bakery gearing up for 10th anniversary open house

It can be difficult to run a successful small business and maintain a high quality of life, but Scott Mangold and Renee Bourgault have found a way through baking.
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It's nearly time for Whatcom County strawberries to hit the market

It's that time of year when Whatcom County residents start yearning for local strawberries, and this year could be a good harvest.
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Bellingham storefront openings the theme this month

The flurry of new businesses continues in Whatcom County with a couple of significant openings this month.
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Two wine shops arrive in downtown Bellingham

Wine lovers now have two more options to find that special bottle in downtown Bellingham.
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Bellingham café at museum to offer locally made food with quick service

Good, quality food served quickly is going to be Arlené Mantha's recipe for making her new café a success at the Lightcatcher Museum in Bellingham.
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Bellingham business owner busy opening three stores in coming days

Sage Bishop now has quite a collection of Bellingham businesses.
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Mexican restaurant to open in Sudden Valley

Sudden Valley residents and golfers soon will have a new restaurant that's family operated and features Mexican cuisine.
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Bellingham artist makes jump into retail stores

Stephanie Burgess loves to hear people say how her art makes them happy, and soon she may be hearing that more often.
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New Bellingham business combines café with computer repair

Jason Nix has found a way to take several of his interests and combine them into a retail business in downtown Bellingham.
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Retail start-ups remain a trend in Whatcom County

A consistent trend locally during this economic recovery is the rise of business start-ups; it has continued in the first three months of 2013.