https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941716.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e654015e-2190-4a0a-94e1-d3965e073172/1_th.jpg Bellingham Traverse Whatcom Events purchased the Bellingham Traverse in November 2025. This will be the organization’s first time hosting the race. Teams of one, two or five members will compete in a series of race legs including paddle boats, road biking, mountain biking and running sections. The traverse is scheduled for Aug. 29, and people are encouraged to register. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941716.html/video-embed 90 2026-08-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941706.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/70471a11-0233-441a-a7e4-4188555b6b1a/1_th.jpg Trails to Taps Relay The Trails to Taps Relay consists of eight legs leading from one brewery to another across Bellingham. The relay is not actually a race, and there are no prizes for coming in first place other than bragging rights. The goal of the relay is to have fun and explore what Bellingham is known for: breweries and trails. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941706.html/video-embed 90 2026-08-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941705.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5b91cfa4-dd35-4202-9bc7-e959565ad88d/1_th.jpg Mt. Baker Hill Climb The Mt. Baker Hill Climb is a bike race up the mountain starting at Snowater Road near Glacier and ending at the top at Artist Point. The Hill Climb is scheduled for Sept. 13 and is currently sold out, although there is a waitlist. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941705.html/video-embed 83 2026-08-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316808765.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/95134c5c-d6e9-4ee4-a71c-82239ee02f92/1_th.jpg Why do people love The Pickford? The Pickford Film Center employee Andy Slaughter talks about why he loves the independent Bellingham cinema. The Pickford on Bay opened in 1998, and the second location Pickford on Grand opened on August 1, 2025. Everything from blockbusters to foreign and independent films play at the two theaters. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316808765.html/video-embed 35 2026-08-08T12:00:00Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/entertainment/article316884590.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/78dcc90b-bf95-4cca-af6d-ed3e31bc8877/1_th.jpg 5 unique foods at The Northwest Washington Fair this year The Bellingham Herald found five of the most unique foods at this year's NW WA Fair https://www.bellinghamherald.com/entertainment/article316884590.html/video-embed 42 2026-08-14T18:19:52Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/entertainment/article316884881.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9a0f87ee-13de-4f9a-8611-762ca4b8c510/1_th.jpg The Northwest Washington Fair The Northwest Washington Fair is an annual fair in Lynden, Washington, featuring carnival rides, games, unique food vendors, Grandstand shows, exhibits and more. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/entertainment/article316884881.html/video-embed 43 2026-08-14T18:55:16Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316924099.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d4be7d5d-88d0-4bf2-9236-a4ec4a1b6ab3/1_th.jpg Recount in the 42nd District Whatcom County Elections Supervisor Rebecca Rouse announces a recount between the second- and third-place candidates for Washington State Senate in the 42nd District. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316924099.html/video-embed 43 2026-08-18T19:24:22Z no