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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 report.

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WHATCOM BUSINESS

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.
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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.
WHATCOM BUSINESS

Morris Piha, onetime property kingpin of downtown Bellingham, dies at 79

Morris Piha, a Bellevue developer who was the dominant property owner in downtown Bellingham from the early 1970s into the 1980s, died Tuesday, May 14, at the age of 79. A memorial service was held Friday in Seattle.
WHATCOM BUSINESS

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.
WHATCOM BUSINESS

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.
WHATCOM BUSINESS

Costco submits potential plan for Bakerview store

BELLINGHAM - Retail giant Costco is envisioning a 161,893-square-foot store with a six-island gas station and about 800 parking spaces at a potential site along West Bakerview Road, near Interstate 5.
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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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Market Report: Time to start ramping up tourism, farming in Whatcom County

Two big economic industries will start ramping up in Whatcom County in the coming weeks.
WHATCOM BUSINESS

New Blaine distribution facility adds 72 jobs, has room to grow

BLAINE - This border city can be a convenient launching point for British Columbia firms interested in getting a foothold in the U.S market.
WHATCOM BUSINESS

Three dozen Whatcom County eateries earn food safety awards

The Whatcom County Health Department has recognized 36 local eateries for excellence in safe food handling with its 2012 Silver Platter Awards.