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Bellingham's Haskell Corp. lands major Alaska contract

A longtime Bellingham construction company has won a major contract to build a portion of an electric power plant in Alaska.

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Bellingham's Zen Sushi planning to open June 19

How do you get a 600-pound Buddha statue from Thailand to a Bellingham restaurant?
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Bellingham's All American Marine shows off latest passenger boat

BELLINGHAM - Boat builder All American Marine unveiled its latest vessel on Bellingham Bay on Friday, June 14, providing a sign that the private sector boat tour industry is starting to bounce back.
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Whatcom County's Krause Manufacturing to move part of business to California

A longtime Whatcom County manufacturer is moving part of its business to California.
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Underwater U.S. home mortgages fall below 20 percent

The share of U.S. borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth fell to less than 20 percent in the first quarter of 2013 as prices surged in hard-hit markets, according to CoreLogic Inc.
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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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Cross-border shopping craze hampering B.C. retail growth

A new report indicates the increased number of British Columbians shopping in Northwest Washington is dampening retail growth in the province.
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Market Report: Skagit bridge collapse had a major impact on Whatcom economy

When it comes to the local economy, the biggest impact in May 2013 happened just south of Whatcom County.
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Washington ranks fourth in GDP growth in 2012

Washington state was near the top when it came to growth in gross domestic product last year, according to a new federal report.
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Whatcom County home sales jump in May

It continues to be a busy spring for Whatcom County real estate agents as home sales are approaching levels last seen before the housing bubble burst.
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Plans in works to turn Lynden's Delft Square into inn, retail center

LYNDEN - A new ownership group is moving forward with plans to redevelop the historic Delft Square building into a 25-room inn with 10,000 square feet of retail space.