Join us and share your insights, questions about Downtown Bellingham

Join Bellingham Herald business reporter Alyse Smith and editor Scot Heisel to talk about our future coverage of downtown Bellingham’s growth, business and culture.

We’ll be at the Bellingham Public Library’s Fairhaven Branch, 1117 12th St., from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Bring your questions, concerns and story ideas for downtown Bellingham. Register for free and ask your questions in advance.

Become part of the conversation.

Please note, this program is not sponsored or endorsed by the Bellingham Public Library. At the Fairhaven Library, there is a very small parking lot as well as metered street parking. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early enough to locate street parking and walk to the library. Library staff advise attendees not to park in the free 10-minute parking spots reserved for library patrons.

Join us

What: Bellingham Herald community listening event

When: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5

Where: Bellingham Public Library’s Fairhaven Branch, Fireplace Room, 1117 12th St.

Tickets: Free with RSVP. Register here.

Alyse Smith, Bellingham Herald business reporter

Scot Heisel, Bellingham Herald senior editor

This story was originally published May 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM.