In a huge win for our regional economy, ABC Recycling has started exporting recycled metal from the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to global markets Read on...
The Port's Board of Commissioners welcomed Kip Turner as the new Director of Aviation at Bellingham International Airport at a Commission meeting last night Read on...
The Port, Whatcom PUD, and Whatcom County have made significant progress on the extension of broadband infrastructure to unserved and underserved areas in Whatcom County Read on...
The Port, in partnership with Whatcom County, Whatcom County Public Utility District, Washington State and PogoZone is excited to announce the extension of high-speed, affordable broadband to 476 unserved homes and businesses Read on...
A full-scale emergency exercise will take place this Friday, September 8th from 9 am-2 pm at Bellingham International Airport to train emergency responders in a safe and controlled environment. Read on...
The Port is conducting a brief survey about how Whatcom County residents use Port public open spaces and their perceptions about needed improvements or amenities Read on...
The Port mourns the passing of former Commissioner Jim Jorgensen and extends its deepest sympathies to his family and many friends throughout our community and beyond Read on...
The Port is seeking public input through June 7th on a Draft Climate Action Strategy to address the urgent challenges of climate change with an early focus on greenhouse gas mitigation and sea level rise. Read on...
The Port's Marine Trades Job Fair will return to Bellingham's waterfront on Thursday, May 4th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Fishermen's Pavilion Read on...
The Port has purchased about six acres, including six buildings with approximately 71,000 square feet of office and industrial space, to support the continued growth of Whatcom County’s industries. Read on...
The Washington State Department of Commerce, in partnership with FORWARD and local community organizations, is accepting applications from businesses that sustained physical damage or economic loss due to flooding in Northwest Washington Read on...
The Port celebrates another year of Holiday Port at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Dec. 3-4 with performances by over 30 local bands, orchestras, choirs and performance groups and includes more than 700 performers. Read on...
Little Squalicum Beach Park will be closed for several months beginning the week of July 25th while the Port improves public access and enhances habitat for critical species. Read on...
As the weather turns from 3rd Winter towards Spring/1st Summer in the Pacific Northwest, the buzz is in the air with excitement for the upcoming Northwest Tune Up Bike, Beer and Music Festival Read on...
Ms. Granger will Attend the Port’s Marine Trades Job and Internship Fair on May 19th Encouraging Women to Consider Marine Trades Career Opportunities Read on...
The Northwest Tune-Up to feature 50-plus exhibitors with bike demos and races alongside world-class music on Bellingham's downtown waterfront Read on...
The Port has won the 2022 Creative Partnership award from the Washington Public Ports Association for bringing a large bike park and Container Village to the citizens of Whatcom County Read on...
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and leaders within the boat sharing concept, announced its newest location with the addition of Port of Bellingham. Read on...
The Port, in partnership with Whatcom County and the PUD, has secured over $10 million during the past year to address one of Whatcom County’s biggest economic development and infrastructure challenges, access to high-speed internet Read on...
Port Commissioner Bobby Briscoe has been selected by the Commission to serve as President of the Board of Commissioners for 2022. Commissioner Ken Bell was chosen to be Vice President and Michael Shepard was selected for Secretary. Read on...
The Port is excited to announce food truck reservations are now being accepted for the Waterfront District in downtown Bellingham. The Port has two food truck pads available for reservation next to the Kulshan Trackside beer garden. Read on...
The Port has approved an option to sell 3.3 acres of property on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront to Mercy Housing Northwest and The Millworks LLC to develop an affordable workforce and family housing project and local food campus Read on...
With the announcement from the Canadian Government regarding the reopening of the US/Canada border to non-essential travel, Thursday, August 12th will be the final day of the Port’s emergency ferry service to Point Roberts Read on...
The Port’s modernization of the Bellingham Shipping Terminal marks a major milestone this week with the arrival of a 120 metric ton capacity Harbor Crane. Read on...
The Port has partnered with Sustainable Connections and the Community Energy Challenge to help rural businesses complete energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Read on...
Southwest Airlines announces twice daily service between Bellingham and Oakland and once daily service between Bellingham and Las Vegas starting on November 7, 2021 Read on...
The Port and Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce are bringing back one of Whatcom County’s favorite traditions, a free fireworks display launched high over Bellingham Bay in honor of Independence Day Read on...
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded the Port a
$300,000 economic development strategic reserve fund grant to support Vicinity Motor Corp Read on...
Beginning June 3rd, passenger-only ferry service will be offered by the Port free-of-charge on Mondays and Thursdays between Point Roberts Marina and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal Read on...
The Port has signed a lease with Fairhaven Industrial Marine Repair to occupy 16-acres of marine industrial property in Fairhaven beginning this month Read on...
The Regional Economic Partnership at the Port of Bellingham is pleased to announce the Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded the Port with a $100,000 economic development strategic reserve fund grant to assist 360 Modular Building Systems Read on...
The Port is now receiving 100% renewable energy for its Bellingham operations and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 86% annually. Read on...
The Port has added six new electric vehicle charging stations in Fairhaven and downtown Bellingham for increased convenience to electric vehicle owners in Whatcom County and visitors traveling through the Port’s transportation terminals. Read on...
Southwest Airlines and Bellingham International Airport announced Southwest plans to launch flights to Bellingham in the second half of 2021. 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...
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 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...
(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 Board of Commissioners is a non-partisan, three-person elected body that oversees all Port operations by providing policy direction and decisions in public meetings.
Commission Meetings
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.
To promote sustainable economic development, optimize transportation gateways, and manage publicly owned land and facilities to benefit Whatcom County.
Completed the largest solar panel installation on any public building in Whatcom County. Click this link to watch a video about this project.
Cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 85 percent. Click this link to learn more about climate change initiatives.
Is leading one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in the nation. Click this link to learn about Port efforts to clean-up historic contamination from Blaine Harbor and a dozen state-listed sites in Bellingham Bay.