Washington residents can now use a “Phase Finder” tool from the Department of Health to find out if they are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine. Read on...
Port Commissioner Ken Bell has been selected by the Commission to serve as President of the Board of Commissioners for 2021. Commissioner Michael Shepard was picked to be Vice President and Bobby Briscoe was chosen for Secretary. Read on...
The Port Commission this week approved their 2021 operating and capital budget and five-year, $66.7 million capital improvement plan including $31.6 million in offsetting grants. Read on...
The Bellingham Cruise Terminal will welcome in the winter holidays with a stunning outdoor viewing experience including lights, decorations and a “snow globe” holiday scene Read on...
The Port has been awarded a $6.85 Million Grant to upgrade the Bellingham Shipping Terminal, increase trade and commerce, and restore working waterfront jobs Read on...
The Port and community partners will conduct a full-scale airport emergency response exercise at the Bellingham International Airport from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16. Read on...
The Port is increasing the frequency of temporary, emergency ferry service from Point Roberts to two times per week and changing the arrival location to Bellingham Read on...
The Port's Marine Life Center is announcing the first annual Salish Sea Scavenger Hunt with missions to explore local intertidal marine life! Read on...
The Whatcom County Health Department and the Port's Regional Economic Partnership, in collaboration with Chambers of Commerce, Whatcom County Tourism, and Downtown Business Partnerships, are kicking off a campaign to communicate health and safety measures Read on...
The Regional Economic Partnership at the Port has released a report with results of three fishing industry surveys on the economic impacts on local businesses. The survey was developed in coordination with the Working Waterfront Coalition Read on...
Northwest Laboratory is providing COVID-19 testing services for area Whatcom County businesses, including the local manufacturing community. Read on...
Whatcom County’s economy has been hard hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic and local officials are developing new resources to help businesses overcome financial hardship and reopen safel Read on...
The Regional Economic Partnership at the Port of Bellingham has released a report detailing the results of a general survey on the economic impacts of COVID-19 on Whatcom County businesses. Read on...
To follow COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, the Port is closing the downtown waterfront bike park, the playground at Zuanich Park, workout stations along the Squalicum Promenade, the picnic shelter at Marine Park, and Jorgensen Pier in Blaine. Read on...
State support helps secure expansion of major solar module manufacturer at growing Bellingham waterfront center for clean energy research and innovation Read on...
The Whatcom County communities of Sumas, Everson, Nooksack, Lynden, Marietta, and Lummi Nation were significantly impacted by the “Super Bowl Flood”. To that end, an “After the Flood” public information meeting has been scheduled on February 8th. Read on...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with local sponsor Port of Bellingham, has started a major waterfront infrastructure project to restore the Squalicum Waterway to its authorized width and depth Read on...
A public hearing will be held on November 19, 2019 at 4:30 pm at 1801 Roeder Avenue in Bellingham to receive comment regarding a proposed modification to the Port Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements for the Waterfront District Read on...
The Port will be repairing three shoreline areas in Bellingham which were damaged during an extreme storm event over the next several weeks, Read on...
With a few days of sunshine, the Port's waterfront bike park has finally dried out enough to complete repairs and reopen this popular facility to the public. Picnic tables have also been added for the benefit of parents and spectators. Read on...
Due to recent heavy rainfall, the Port's Waterfront Bike Park has experienced some erosion. Safety cones have been added to identify eroded areas and the track will be repaired following the predicted rainfall this weekend and into next week. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham will host AirFest at Bellingham International Airport from 10:30am-3pm on Saturday, Aug. 24 with a new activity - the Haggen Aerospace Speaker’s Pavilion. Read on...
John Michener, Regional Economic Partnership Program Manager with the Port, has become the first American citizen appointed to serve on the Surrey, British Columbia Board of Trade Read on...
Granary Avenue and Laurel Street are now open allowing the public to drive through Bellingham's downtown waterfront for the first time in over 100 years Read on...
The Port is partnering with the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce and Haggen to provide the community with its annual July 4th fireworks display Read on...
The Port is seeking individuals or businesses to provide proposals for Native Artwork in a highly visible community gathering place located at Bellwether on the Bay Read on...
The Port Regional Economic Partnership and the Economic Development Association of Skagit County bring free e-commerce training for businesses in May 2019. Read on...
The Port is submitting an application to Washington State’s Community Economic Revitalization Board for a broadband construction grant to help make high-speed internet more accessible to unserved and underserved communities in Whatcom County Read on...
Bellingham International Airport now offers electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in its main airport parking lot. Travelers reserve an EV parking space online at www.flyBLIparking.com. Read on...
The Bellingham SeaFeast Board of Directors is pleased to announce Liz Purdy has been hired to serve as Executive Director for the increasingly popular event which celebrates Whatcom County’s rich maritime heritage... Read on...
The Port is seeking proposals from event planners and coordinators to hold a ticketed event in one of three Port of Bellingham waterfront parks in 2019 Read on...
Allegiant Airlines today announced new non-stop service from Bellingham to Anchorage beginning June 5, 2018, with one-way fares as low as $59. Read on...
Port Commissioner Bobby Briscoe has been selected by the Commission to serve as President, Commissioner Ken Bell was picked to be Vice President and Commissioner Michael Shepard was chosen for Secretary. Read on...
The Port celebrates the 28th year of Holiday Port at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal with performances by over 35 local bands, orchestras, choirs and performance groups with more than 700 performers. Read on...
International cargo vessels are expected to arrive at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal on a regular basis as the result of a new service contract between the Port of Bellingham and Ports America. Read on...
A new set of interpretive signs at Squalicum Harbor draws attention to how the commercial fleet interacts with the Salish Sea and distant waters beyond, and helps define Whatcom County as a true maritime community. Read on...
The Port is teaming up with Puget Sound Energy to reduce its carbon footprint by purchasing 100 percent of its power from wind and solar sources. Read on...
The Port's Economic Development Division is submitting an application to Washington State’s Community Economic Revitalization Board for a broadband planning grant to help make high-speed internet more accessible to unserved and underserved communities Read on...
A canopy of Evergreens, a babbling brook, an orange and purple sunset – these are just a few of the photographic images greeting Bellingham travelers at the TSA-lineup area in Bellingham International Airport starting May 17th Read on...
The Port has submitted a proposal to the City of Bellingham to update the Waterfront District Master Plan to improve the layout of parks and roads through the interior of the downtown waterfront. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners has authorized the purchase of equipment needed to make the Bellingham Shipping Terminal fully operational. Read on...
Port Commissioner Ken Bell was selected by the Commission on Tuesday to serve as President of the Board of Commissioners for 2018. Commissioner Bobby Briscoe was picked to be Vice President and Michael Shepard was chosen for Secretary. Read on...
The Port Commission is evaluating two new options for improving public access through the downtown waterfront and would like to hear from the community before making a decision. Read on...
Port staff recently attended the 51st Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast’s largest commercial fishing and marine industry trades show, to network with the regional marine trades sector and market Port facilities. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham celebrates another year of Holiday Port at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal with performances by over 35 local bands, orchestras, choirs and performance groups and includes more than 700 performers. Read on...
Major construction activity is nearly complete on Itek Energy’s new 48,000-square-foot solar panel manufacturing plant on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront. Read on...
One of the Port’s newest tenants, Puget Hound, is open for business in the former Whatcom Humane Society building located near the Bellingham International Airport. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham and community partners will conduct a full-scale airport emergency response exercise at Bellingham International Airport to evaluate the preparedness capabilities of the Bellingham International Airport and local response agencies. Read on...
The Port is inviting the community to view Whatcom County’s largest Independence Day fireworks display from the former Georgia-Pacific site on Bellingham’s Downtown Waterfront. Read on...
The Port has awarded a $750,000 contract to American Construction of Tacoma to rehabilitate three deteriorated piers in Blaine Harbor in support of the working waterfront. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham has been awarded the 2017 Port Environmental Award by the Washington Public Ports Association for successfully completing one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in state history. 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 special purpose municipal government? Read on...
The Port Commission has voted 3-0 in support of a Water Reliant Commercial Marine Rental Policy to provide a consistent and predictable rent structure for working waterfront employers. Read on...
The hull of a 125-foot, three-deck tour boat was towed across Bellingham Bay today, where its builder, All American Marine, will tow it ashore to the company’s new, nearby Downtown facility. Read on...
The Port has awarded a $12.5 million environmental cleanup contract to Whatcom County-based IMCO General Construction which will result in major improvements to 7.66 acres of Fairhaven marine industrial property in support of the working waterfront. Read on...
The Port Commission has authorized $65,000 in cost sharing funds to support economic development projects in Blaine, Lynden, Ferndale and Everson. Read on...
The Port has secured a $125,000 workforce development grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to help local solar panel manufacturer Itek Energy streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Read on...
The Port’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on January 24, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at 1801 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham to receive public comment regarding the reaffirmation of the existing Port Commission districts. Read on...
The Port Commission has authorized a Harbor Land Lease with GrandCamp International, LLC (GrandCamp) for 5 acres of property and up to 7 acres of aquatic lands near the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to support timber related activities. Read on...
Port Commissioner Dan Robbins has been selected by the Commission to serve as President of the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners for 2017. Commissioner Bobby Briscoe was picked to be Vice President and Michael McAuley was chosen for Secretary. Read on...
Whatcom Therapy Dogs has partnered with the Bellingham International Airport to provide a new stress-relieving program: Pups Easing Traveler Stress, or PETS, in the commercial air terminal. Read on...
This year’s Holiday Port Gingerbread House Contest theme is “Northwest Adventure,” and contestants can compete in this category or in one of many other age-or-group categories. Read on...
On Dec 2-4 the Port of Bellingham celebrates another year of Holiday Port at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal with performances by over 35 local bands, orchestras, choirs and performance groups and includes more than 700 performers. Read on...
The Port Commission has authorized a Purchase and Sale agreement with Pando Innovations, LLC (Itek Energy) for approximately two acres of property and a 48,000 square foot warehouse near Bellingham’s downtown waterfront. Read on...
Harcourt Developments, the development partner for 19 acres on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront, announced plans this week to build four large-scale projects within the next several years. Read on...
Passengers flying out of Bellingham International Airport (BLI) will have convenient access to some of Hawaii’s best snorkeling and the world-famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park starting November 12 Read on...
Construction is underway on a major environmental cleanup project which will transform the landscape of Bellingham’s city center waterfront. Read on...
Construction has started on a $10 million project to build a new manufacturing facility for local boat builder All American Marine on Bellingham’s central waterfront. Read on...
Choose Whatcom, a collaboration of business service, economic development and workforce organizations, has unveiled a new regional economic development tool. Read on...
Bellingham International Airport was honored at an annual conference of Allegiant Airlines with an “Above and Beyond” award for cutting operating costs and maintaining a low-cost transportation facility. Read on...
The Port is refinancing the balance of a $5 million bond issued in 2005 to cash in on historically low interest rates and reduce debt payments by $860,000 over the next ten years. Read on...
Four small cities in Whatcom County will get extra help with economic development projects this year. The Port's Board of Commissioners has approved spending $75,000 in matching funds for projects in Blaine, Sumas, Ferndale, and Lynden. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham and City of Blaine will be hosting a Community Open House at Blaine City Hall on January 19 from 6-8 pm to discuss reconstruction alternatives for the road leading to Blaine pier at the end of Marine Drive. Read on...
Port Commissioner Michael McAuley was selected by the Commission on Tuesday to serve as president of the Port’s Board of Commissioners for 2016. Commissioner Bobby Briscoe was picked to be vice president and Dan Robbins was chosen for secretary. Read on...
The Port announced a change in ownership for three mixed-use office buildings and the last developable parcel in the Bellwether on the Bay development area. Read on...
Bellingham-based itek Energy, Washington’s leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, has completed a solar installation on the banks of Georgia Pacific’s former Aeration Stabilization Basin. Read on...
The Port and All American Marine have reached an agreement to relocate the boat-builder from Fairhaven to a Port-owned marine trades area on Bellingham’s central waterfront which will allow the company to expand and hire additional employees. Read on...
The Port has reached an agreement with the Bellingham International Sailing Center to locate a community sailing center on Port property when fundraising efforts prove successful. Read on...
The Port has entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Bio-Fibre Manufactures Inc. and DKoram Inc. to study the feasibility of exporting logs and bio-fuel materials from approximately 20 acres adjacent to the Bellingham Shipping Terminal. Read on...
On October 3rd and 4th, the Port of Bellingham, Allied Arts and Bellwether on the Bay businesses are excited to invite the community down to 1 Bellwether Way on the Bellingham waterfront to enjoy free admission to a music, art and food festival. Read on...
Community and state leaders gathered this week to celebrate the start of a $30.6 million project on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront to cleanup historic contamination in the Whatcom Waterway. Read on...
Beginning tonight, San Juan Cruises will be offering four community boat tours to give local residents a chance to learn about the future of Bellingham’s central waterfront. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham is poised to change the layout of 7.66 acres of industrial property in Fairhaven and build new infrastructure to support the expansion of two major waterfront employers, All American Marine and Fairhaven Shipyard. Read on...
Stunning images demonstrating the beauty and importance of light are on display at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Avenue, from June 1 through June 14, 2015. Read on...
Bellingham HI, LLC has broken ground on a 153-room full service Holiday Inn Hotel to be located across the street from Bellingham International Airport. Read on...
The Port has awarded Tacoma-based American Construction Company with a $30.6 million contract to clean-up the Whatcom Waterway on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham has reached a milestone agreement with Ireland-based Harcourt Developments to develop a new commercial and residential area on 19 acres of Bellingham’s downtown waterfront. Master Development Agreement
The Port of Bellingham is nearing an agreement with Ireland-based Harcourt Developments to develop a new commercial and residential area on 19 acres of Bellingham’s downtown waterfront. Read on...
Four small cities in Whatcom County will get some extra help with their economic development projects this year. The Port's Board of Commissioners has approved spending $80,000 in matching funds for projects in Blaine, Everson, Ferndale, and Lynden. Read on...
Port Commissioner Dan Robbins was selected by the Commission on Tuesday to serve as president of the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners for 2015. Commissioner Jim Jorgensen was chosen to be vice president and Michael McAuley was picked for... Read on...
On Tuesday (Feb. 18) the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners will be asked to approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Harcourt Developments from Dublin, Ireland, for the first development parcel in the Bellingham Waterfront District. Read on
[Blaine, Wash.] The Blaine Harbor public pier, known locally as the end-pier, will close temporarily on Jan. 16 for structural repairs.The closure will affect both pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and is expected to last for about six weeks. Read on...
Jan. 7, 2014 -- Commissioner Michael McAuley was chosen by the Commission today to serve as president of the Port Commission. Commissioner Dan Robbins was selected to be vice president and Commissioner Jim Jorgensen was picked for secretary. Read on...
The Bellingham waterfront redevelopment project took a huge step forward this week when the City Council and the Port of Bellingham Commissioners adopted the complete package of master planning and development agreements for the Waterfront District. Read on...
Nov. 27, 2013 -- The Bellingham City Council and Port of Bellingham Commission are expected to take action on the Waterfront District sub-area plan, regulations and all related documents at meetings scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3, 2013. Read on...
Nov. 27, 2013 - The City of Bellingham and Whatcom County are joining forces with the Port to establish a new unified emergency operations center near the Bellingham International Airport. Port Commissioners will vote on the proposal Dec. 3. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham’s draft 2014 Strategic Budget proposes keeping property tax rates flat, completing major airport projects, repairing marine infrastructure and maintaining a strong focus on countywide job creation. Read on...
Improving fish habitat is a high priority for the Port of Bellingham and the State Department of Ecology. That’s why both agencies are working together on a project this fall to make the Bellingham Bay shoreline near Squalicum Creek more fish friendly. Read on...
Port officials are pleased to announce that, for the sixth year in a row, Washington State Auditors have completed their Port audit and did not issue any findings. The recent audit was of the Port’s 2012 financial documents for its $45 million budget. Read on...
Plan Your Alaska Adventure in Bellingham Sept. 14 -- The Port and the Alaska Marine Highway System are celebrating the Alaska Marine Highway’s 50th Anniversary with a major event at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Read on...
Three new Waterfront District Flags are now flying alongside the Granary Building, marking both the excitement and energy for this proposed redevelopment area and the starting location for upcoming public tours. Tour dates are July 25 and Aug. 1. Read on...
June 18, 2013 -- Western Washington University took a major step closer to the Bellingham waterfront this week as both the university and the port approved an agreement to dedicate land to their joint Waterfront District development entity. Read on...
June 13, 2013 -- Summer is around the corner and the Port and City are offering special tours to show people the Bellingham Waterfront District redevelopment project. A series of walking tours and boat tours will be offered from June 20 and August 22. Read on...
June 6, 2013 -- Allegiant just launched nonstop service between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). To celebrate the launch, Allegiant is offering introductory fares for as low as $69.99* one way. Read on...
May 7, 2013 -- Today Port Commissioners approved a five-year lease that provides more space to Halibut Henry’s for a “Grab and Go” food, beverage and gift shop service in the secure portion of the airport. Read on...
May 7, 2013 -- Local and Northwest maritime history will continue to be featured at the Bellingham International Maritime Museum on Cornwall Avenue. Today the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners approved a one-year lease with the museum. Read on...
April 30, 2013 -- One of the most-anticipated elements of the Port of Bellingham’s airport expansion projects was unveiled yesterday to an enthusiastic group of travelers - the new baggage claim carrousel. Read on...
March 28, 2013 --Travelers will enjoy a full-service hotel at the Bellingham International Airport, if a hotel development is approved and moves forward. Port Commissioners will consider a Letter of Intent with the Hotel Services Group, LLC, on April 2. Read on...
March 27, 2013 -- Less than one year after opening, Scotty Browns Airport Restaurant is expanding.
The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners approved a lease modification for more space at this popular dining spot. Read on...
March 26, 2013 -- Five small cities will get help with their economic development projects this year. The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners approved spending $80,000 for projects in Blaine, Everson, Ferndale, Lynden and Nooksack. Read on...
March 22, 2013 -- If you are heading to the Bellingham International Airport during the next two weeks, be prepared for some creative parking solutions. Spring Break season has filled the Port of Bellingham’s airport parking lots. Read on...
March 12, 2013 -- While most of Whatcom County was asleep Monday night, workers at the Port of Bellingham’s International Airport were working non-stop to move the airport security checkpoint to a new location. 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...
Two people remain missing while crews work to clean up a fuel spill and debris from a major early morning boathouse fire at Squalicum Harbor. Read on...
The Port of Bellingham asks that the public and boat owners stay away the Squalicum Harbor area as firefighters work to put out a boathouse fire on East G dock of Gate 3. Read on...
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Meetings start at 4:00 pm in the Harbor Center Conference Room, 1801 Roeder Avenue in Bellingham with a public comment period at both 4:00 and 5:30 pm.
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2020 marks the 100th year the Port of Bellingham has played an important role in the economy of Whatcom County. To help shake the economy out of the post World War I doldrums, on September 14 of 1920 the voters passed, by a 77 percent margin, the measure creating the Port of Bellingham. Learn more about the Port's history.