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Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces new, nonstop jet service from Bellingham, Wash., to Maui via Kahului Airport (OGG) beginning November 14 and Honolulu International Airport (HNL) beginning November 15. To celebrate, the... Read on...
(May 14, 2012) – The Port of Bellingham and Scotty Browns USA are pleased to announce that Bellingham’s second Scotty Browns Restaurant opened successfully at the Bellingham International Airport over the weekend.... Read on...
The Port of Bellingham learned this week that Aluminum Boats Australia (ABA) will not be opening its new United States operation in Bellingham due to delays in securing a foreign contract and ship launching issues.
In... Read on...
Next time you visit the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, be sure you arrive with a healthy appetite.
Halibut Henry’s Café just opened for business and plans to provide seafood and Northwest faire from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.... Read on...
The Bellingham City Council and the Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners have scheduled a joint public meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at Bellingham City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting will air live... Read on...
The Port of Bellingham is accepting applications for food vendors and bands/performance groups for the Haggen Family 4th of July Celebration at Zuanich Point Park on Wednesday, July 4.
On Independence Day the Port of... Read on...
Everyone is invited to take part in community meetings about the future of the Bellingham International Airport from noon-1:30 p.m. and from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 19. Both meetings will be in the Harbor Center... Read on...
April 11 Unified Command Update:
Bellingham Fire and Police investigators announced that they will be partnering with Fire investigators from private insurance companies to further investigate and attempt to determine the... Read on...
The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners in their April 3 regular meeting accepted the resignation of Executive Director Charlie Sheldon, effective immediately. Commissioners also appointed Port Deputy Director and... Read on...
April 5, 2012 11:59:21 AM PDT
Unified Command media update.
Divers have recovered two bodies from the debris of the Squalicum Harbor boathouse fire this morning. The first discovery was made at about 8:00 a.m, the... Read on...
Due to a fire on March 30, the Port of Bellingham and participating boat sales and brokerage firms have cancelled the eighth annual CharterFest, which was to be held at Squalicum Harbor’s Gate 3 on April 21 and 22.
The... Read on...
9:30 a.m., April 3: Recovery and Clean up efforts continue at East G dock at Squalicum Harbor which was the location of a large boathouse fire.
On Friday, March 30 at about 5:27 a.m, a fire was reported in the boathouse.... Read on...
Officials are continuing their investigation of the large boathouse fire at Squalicum Harbor that is believed to have killed two people and destroyed about 10 recreational boats.
Jim Langei, 43, and Sterling Taylor, 33,... Read on...
UNIFIED COMMAND MEDIA RELEASE: SQUALICUM HARBOR BOATHOUSE FIRE
For More Information:Shawn Aiumu, Bellingham Police Department (360) 778-8638Carolyn Casey Port of Bellingham (360) 303-05183 pm March 30, 2012
For... Read on...
Several small cities in Whatcom County got an economic boost this week from the Port of Bellingham when Port Commissioners, acting as the Industrial Development Corporation, voted to fund their economic development projects... Read on...
This demolition project is part of the Port of Bellingham’s effort to prepare the site for cleanup and redevelopment.
Crews from Parberry Environment Solutions, Inc., will be carefully cutting the top 60 feet of the... Read on...
The daily flights from Bellingham to Denver will begin on May 24, 2012, and are scheduled through September 16, 2012. This seasonal service will test the local market for this new destination.
With this announcement,... Read on...
Independent commercial fishermen, top-notch chefs, seafood buyers and other seafood industry stakeholders will gather in Bellingham on Feb. 22 for a daylong conference focused on specialty processing and direct marketing of... Read on...
Work has begun on another office building at the Port of Bellingham’s Bellwether on the Bay™ development. The private developer, Bellwether Gate LLC., is constructing its third building in this popular waterfront development... Read on...
As demolition and environmental cleanup continue on the former Georgia-Pacific mill site, one of the best places to watch is the Chestnut Avenue Bridge on Bellingham’s waterfront. The Port of Bellingham invites you to... Read on...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Alaska Airlines announced today it will fly this summer from Portland, Ore., to Bellingham.
The carrier will resume its summer flights to Bellingham. The service will begin June 4 and operate through Aug.... Read on...
Community-owned waterfront meeting and event locations just got a little more affordable for local businesses and community groups with the introduction of new lower rates, some as low as $20 per hour, at the Port of... Read on...
The Commission elected the same officers to its Industrial Development Corporate Board for 2012.
“I believe 2012 will be a big year for the Port on several fronts, especially at the Bellingham Airport and on the former... Read on...
The Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) selected former Port of Bellingham Commissioner Douglas “Doug” G. Smith for its Outstanding Service to the Industry Award earlier this month.
The award was given to Smith at... Read on...
The Holiday Port Festival raised $2,000 for the Mt Baker Chapter of the American Red Cross, with around $1,000 of that coming from a silent auction of gingerbread houses, and the other $1,000 coming from donations at the Red... Read on...
After 29 years of service, Port of Bellingham Aviation Director Art Choat is retiring at the end of the month. Airport Manager Daniel Zenk is being promoted to Aviation Director, effective December 1.
Choat, who joined... Read on...
Creating new jobs, working with businesses and moving forward on essential projects are the focus of the Port of Bellingham’s Draft 2012 Strategic Budget. About $32 million in capital projects on the Bellingham Waterfront... Read on...
The Bellingham International Airport has been adding new destinations, increasing the number of passengers served and building more parking and terminal space. It is one of the fastest growing airports in the Northwest... Read on...
[Bellingham, Wash.] Port of Bellingham Executive Director Charlie Sheldon today announced a re-organization of port senior staff to better focus the organization toward business development, greater job creation, and a more... Read on...
11:45 a.m.
The Bellingham Airport has re-opened and passengers will be returning to the terminal shortly. All outbound passengers will be going through security and screening.
The Bellingham Police Department’s Bomb... Read on...
[Bellingham, Wash.] Areas of the Bellingham Airport terminal have been evacuated after two pieces of suspicious luggage were found at a TSA screening checkpoint at approximately 9:40am today. As a precaution, law enforcement... Read on...
The San Juan Islands will seem a little closer this spring when Leap Frog Water Taxi begins operating at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal.
The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a lease and... Read on...
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today designated three new Innovation Partnership Zones (IPZs) and reauthorized nine others to help spur regional economic growth through key sectors such as... Read on...
Families and community groups have made a tradition out of entering the event’s gingerbread house contest every year. It allows bakers of all ages and abilities to let their creativity shine - and maybe even win a prize.... Read on...
Project Would Provide 100 Jobs and New Opportunities for Whatcom County
[Bellingham, Wash.] On Tuesday the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners will vote on a proposed short-term lease of deep-draft dock space and... Read on...
The Port of Bellingham and many community partners will conduct a full-scale airport emergency response exercise at Bellingham International Airport from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.
The purpose of the response... Read on...
The Port of Bellingham owns and operates the 629-slip Blaine Marina and 6.3 acres of marine industrial property alongside the marina. Efforts are underway to plan for environmental cleanup, infrastructure improvements, and... Read on...
Sponsored by the Port of Bellingham and the Jazz Project, the Bellwether Jazz Festival will bring a variety of jazz styles to Tom Glenn Common on the picturesque Bellwether on the Bay™ peninsula. Food vendors and a beer and... Read on...
If you have questions or comments for the countywide Port of Bellingham, the Commissioners would like to talk with you. In September they have scheduled four "Coffee with a Commissioner" sessions around the county so... Read on...
The Port is strongly committed to environmental stewardship and the updated SWMP contains important activities to reduce the amount of pollution in stormwater that runs into Puget Sound.
Stormwater begins as rainfall, but... Read more...
This special Port of Bellingham event at Bellwether on the Bay alongside Squalicum Harbor won’t cost you a penny – all activities are free and the event is open to the public. Instead of an entry fee, everyone is encouraged... Read on...
Count on more dining options at the Bellingham International Airport next spring when Scotty Browns opens a restaurant and lounge in the secure waiting area.
This week the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners... Read on...
Travelers flying out of the Bellingham International Airport may get to experience a full-service restaurant and lounge as early as this spring, if Port of Bellingham Commissioners approve a lease at the next Commission... Read on...
Washington State Auditors reported that the Port of Bellingham met all requirements analyzed in the state annual audit.
"I am always pleased to see the public scrutiny our governments must undergo during the annual... Read on...
This new terminal area replaces the two outdoor modular buildings that served as temporary solutions during the past few years while new terminal areas were designed and built.
This project was completed on time and well... Read on...
Engineering and design work will get underway this spring on improvements to Marine Drive, following the Blaine City Council’s approval last night of a engineering contract with local Reichhardt & Ebe Engineering, Inc... Read on...
Today the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new five-year lease with Seaview Yacht Service Fairhaven.
Seaview already leases two port buildings at Fairhaven Marine Industrial Park for its... Read on...
Working with small city partners throughout Whatcom County to improve the local economy is a top Port of Bellingham priority. Today Port Commissioners approved funding to assist small cities with five important local... Read on...
Community members are encouraged to take part in a public hearing about the Port’s Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Public Access Plan at 3 p.m. , Tuesday, March 1, during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting, 1801... Read on...
What do you think should be the focus of the Port of Bellingham? Do you have questions or concerns you’d like to share with this countywide government agency? Would you like to find out more about Port projects or meet the... Read on...
Commissioner Scott Walker Elected to Lead State Port AssociationGroup Represents 75 Washington State Ports
[Bellingham, Wash.] This year longtime Bellingham Port Commissioner Scott Walker will be serving as the... Read on...
ALASKA AIRLINES BEGINS BELLINGHAM-HONOLULU SERVICE$149* one-way fares available for a limited time
SEATTLE - Alaska Airlines inaugurates nonstop service today between Bellingham, Wash., and Honolulu. The daily flights... Read on...
At their first meeting of the year, the Port of Bellingham's Board of Commissioners selected Commissioner Michael McAuley to serve as the board's president for 2011.
The Commission also voted to select Commissioner... Read on...