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Posted on: June 5, 2024
The Shoestring Circus Headlines a Busy Weekend at The Portal on Bellingham's Downtown Waterfront
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34th Annual Holiday Port Festival and Gingerbread Contest to Return December 6-7
Posted on: November 7, 2025
Planning Underway for Whatcom County's 2027-31 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Posted on: October 20, 2025
Port Releases 2026 Draft Strategic Budget
Posted on: October 17, 2025
Port Commissioners Chart Strategic Direction for Fairhaven Properties
Posted on: October 6, 2025
Port Unveils Economic Development Strategy for Point Roberts to Address Unique Challenges
Posted on: October 6, 2025
Port Update - Fall 2025
Posted on: September 18, 2025
Port Completes Industrial Land Study to Support Manufacturing Sector Growth
Posted on: August 19, 2025
Port Commission Adopts Resolution to Place Commission Expansion on the November Ballot
Posted on: August 1, 2025
Port Commission Welcomes Tiffany DeSimone as Interim Executive Director
Posted on: June 18, 2025
Port and Executive Director Rob Fix Part Ways; Tiffany DeSimone Named Interim Director
Posted on: June 4, 2025
Port Appoints New Director of Aviation
Posted on: May 2, 2025
Port Commission to Consider Termination Agreement with Waterfront Master Developer
Posted on: April 30, 2025
Fairhaven Quiet Zone Launches, Reducing Train Noise
Posted on: March 10, 2025
Port Releases Annual Economic Development Progress Report, Showcasing Key Achievements
Posted on: February 7, 2025 | Last Modified on: February 7, 2025
2025 Port Update
Posted on: January 23, 2025
Port Commission Selects 2025 Officers, Sets Meeting Schedule
Posted on: January 6, 2025
Port Releases 2023-24 Sustainability Report
Posted on: December 24, 2024
New Study Highlights Strength of Maritime Sector as Working Waterfront Continues to Innovate
Posted on: December 18, 2024
Bellingham International Airport Powers Up Green with a 250-Panel Solar Installation
Posted on: November 26, 2024
Port Commission Adopts $36.7 Million 2025 Budget, Keeps Tax Levy Flat
Posted on: November 21, 2024
Port Secures $1.5 Million Clean Ports Grant
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Port Releases 2025 Draft Strategic Budget
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Bellingham International Airport Makes Environmental Improvements
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Port Announces Public Open Houses at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: September 23, 2024
Port and Bellingham Cold Storage Sign Historic 50-Year Lease Extension
Posted on: September 20, 2024
Port Awarded $2.8 Million Grant for Electrification of Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: September 3, 2024
Port Receives $17.9 Million Grant to Reconnect the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to Rail
Posted on: August 15, 2024
Olympics/Team USA Watch Party this Sunday in The Portal Container Village
Posted on: July 25, 2024
Northwest Tune-Up Festival Returns to Bellingham's Waterfront
Posted on: July 12, 2024
Northline Seafoods Completes State-of-the-Art Seafood Vessel in Bellingham
Posted on: May 28, 2024
The Portal Container Village Open Seven Days A Week for the Summer Season
Posted on: May 24, 2024
Bulk Cargo Vessel Scheduled to Arrive at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal April 4
Posted on: April 2, 2024
Port Approves Lease Termination Agreement with ABC Recycling due to Environmental Concerns
Posted on: March 25, 2024
Alaska Airlines Adds Third Daily Flight between Bellingham and Seattle
Posted on: March 13, 2024
Port Welcomes Canadian Naval Ships to the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: March 8, 2024
The Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship Program Moves to Permanent Status
Posted on: March 5, 2024
Marine Trades Career Exploration and Job Fair Returns May 9
Posted on: February 21, 2024
Northwest Tune-Up Bike and Music Festival Returns to Bellingham's Waterfront in 2024
Posted on: February 20, 2024
Regional Economic Partnership Welcomes New Director of Economic Development
Posted on: February 6, 2024
Shipping Terminal Modernization Project Starts, Spurring Environmental Improvement & Economic Growth
Posted on: February 1, 2024
Port Releases Annual Economic Development Progress Report
Posted on: January 16, 2024
Fire & Story Festival is back at Bellingham's Waterfront
Posted on: January 6, 2025
Port Commission Selects 2024 Officers, Sets Meeting Schedule
Posted on: January 2, 2024
The Port Welcomes Exciting Expansion of The Portal Container Village in 2024
Posted on: December 15, 2023
The Return of Marine Cargo is a Big Win for Whatcom County
Posted on: April 27, 2023
Public Comment Period Open for Recreation, Conservation and Public Access Plan
Posted on: December 19, 2023
Port Releases 2024 Draft Strategic Budget
Posted on: October 25, 2023
Port Commission Welcomes New Aviation Director at Bellingham International Airport
Posted on: October 18, 2023
Port Adopts Comprehensive Climate Action Strategy
Posted on: October 4, 2023
Port and Whatcom PUD Broadband Update
Posted on: October 10, 2023
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Delivery of Affordable, High-Speed Internet to Unserved Residents
Posted on: August 14, 2023
Bellingham International Airport to Conduct Emergency Response Drill
Posted on: September 6, 2023
Northwest Tune Up Festival Takes Over Bellingham's Waterfront July 14-16
Posted on: July 12, 2023
Port Seeks Feedback on Public Open Spaces
Posted on: July 14, 2023
The Port Remembers Beloved Former Commissioner Jim Jorgensen
Posted on: June 15, 2023
Port Seeks Public Input on Draft Climate Action Strategy
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Bellingham International Airport Adds New Seasonal Destination
Posted on: April 15, 2023
Marine Trades Job Fair Returns to Bellingham's Waterfront on May 4th
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Port Acquires Complex to Support Industry
Posted on: February 28, 2023
Port Prepares for Green Marine's Certification
Posted on: February 6, 2023
Applications Open for Northwest Washington Disaster Grants Program
Posted on: January 4, 2023
Port Commission Selects 2023 Officers, Sets Meeting Schedule
Posted on: January 3, 2023
The Northwest Tune-Up Festival Returning to Bellingham's Downtown Waterfront July 14-16
Posted on: December 6, 2022
Port Releases 2023 Final Strategic Budget
Posted on: November 17, 2022
31st Annual Holiday Port Festival Brings Back Santa and the Gingerbread Contest
Posted on: November 4, 2022
Port Reopens Little Squalicum Beach Park Following Major Beach Improvement Project
Posted on: October 27, 2022
Southwest Airlines Announces New Destination from Bellingham International Airport
Posted on: October 27, 2022
Port Releases Draft 2023 Strategic Budget
Posted on: October 24, 2022
Native Artwork Dedication Ceremony on Bellwether Plaza
Posted on: September 20, 2022
Temporary Native Art Mural Brings Bold and Exciting Energy to Bellingham's Downtown Waterfront
Posted on: July 22, 2022
Little Squalicum Beach Park to be Closed for Shoreline Restoration Project
Posted on: July 19, 2022
Bellingham SeaFeast Hires Program Director to Oversee Popular Waterfront Event
Posted on: June 17, 2022
The Port of Bellingham 4th of July Festival is Coming
Posted on: June 13, 2022
Northwest Tune-Up Launches Single Day Tickets & Announces Band Schedule
Posted on: June 9, 2022
Corvus Energy Opening New Clean Energy Factory at the Port of Bellingham
Posted on: May 27, 2022
Debbie Granger Wins Prestigious 2022 Puget Sound Maritime Achievement Award
Posted on: May 18, 2022
Music, Bike and Beer Festival Coming to Bellingham's Downtown Waterfront July 8-10
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Port Wins Creative Partnership Award for Bike Park and Container Village
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Marine Trades Job and Internship Fair Set for May 19th
Posted on: March 29, 2022
Lehigh Cement Donation Supports Project to Expand Small-Watercraft Dock in Squalicum Harbor
Posted on: March 30, 2022
Freedom Boat Club Coming Soon to Squalicum Harbor
Posted on: March 7, 2022
Marine Life Center Re-Opens to Walk-Ins Beginning March 14
Posted on: February 28, 2022
Affordable, High Speed Internet for Unserved Areas of Whatcom County Moves Forward
Posted on: February 17, 2022
Whatcom County's Economic Development Strategy is Finalized
Posted on: February 15, 2022
Port Issues RFP to Redevelop the Historic Boardmill Building
Posted on: February 3, 2022
Port Commission Selects 2022 Officers, Sets Meeting Schedule
Posted on: January 5, 2022
31st Annual Holiday Port Wrap Up
Posted on: December 10, 2021
Port Releases 2022 Final Strategic Budget
Posted on: November 18, 2021
Holiday Port with Santa, Treasure Quest, 'Virtual' Gingerbread Contest & More Dec 3-5
Posted on: November 8, 2021
Bellingham International Airport Welcomes Southwest Airlines
Posted on: November 7, 2021
Port Releases Draft 2022 Strategic Budget
Posted on: October 27, 2021
Bellingham SeaFeast Celebrates Waterfront and Maritime Culture on October 30th
Posted on: October 22, 2021
Port Lights up Digester Tanks and Installs Community Stage on Downtown Waterfront
Posted on: October 14, 2021
The Great Washington ShakeOut Earthquake and Tsunami Drill Coming Oct. 21
Posted on: October 13, 2021
Port Accepting Food Truck Reservations on Bellingham's Downtown Waterfront
Posted on: September 14, 2021
Port Moves Forward on Affordable Workforce and Family Housing and Local Food Campus Project
Posted on: September 10, 2021
Port Ending Emergency Ferry Service to Point Roberts with Reopening of US/Canada Border
Posted on: July 22, 2021
Port Secures Cargo Crane to Help Create Jobs at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: July 12, 2021
New Energy Efficiency Resources Available for Rural Whatcom County Businesses
Posted on: July 2, 2021
Marine Life Center to Host Beach Clean-up Event on July 23rd
Posted on: June 30, 2021
Southwest Airlines Announces Destinations from Bellingham International Airport
Posted on: June 15, 2021
'Blast Over the Bay' Independence Day Fireworks Launching Soon
Posted on: June 8, 2021
Port Secures Grant for New Electric Bus Company in Ferndale
Posted on: June 7, 2021
Port Adjusts Point Roberts Ferry Schedule
Posted on: May 13, 2021
Port Reactivates Large Working Waterfront Property in Fairhaven
Posted on: May 12, 2021
Port Secures $100,000 Grant to Assist Ferndale Company's Expansion
Posted on: May 11, 2021
Port to Significantly Reduce Carbon Footprint by Switching to 100% Carbon Free Electricity
Posted on: March 24, 2021
Port Adds Six New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Posted on: March 15, 2021
Southwest Airlines Announces Intent to Serve Bellingham International Airport
Posted on: March 8, 2021
Marine Life Center to Reopen March 1
Posted on: February 19, 2021
Port Commission Selects 2021 Officers, Sets Meeting Schedule
Posted on: January 5, 2021
Bellingham International Airport Restrooms Now Touchless
Posted on: December 15, 2020
Holiday Port Festival and Gingerbread Competition
Posted on: December 3, 2020
Port Commission Approves 2021 Strategic Budget
Posted on: November 20, 2020
Outdoor Holiday Decorations and Large “Snow Globe” Coming to the Bellingham Cruise Terminal
Posted on: November 13, 2020
Port Secures $6.85 Million Federal Grant in Support of Working Waterfront
Posted on: October 13, 2020
The Great Washington ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
Posted on: October 12, 2020
Bellingham International Airport Installs Mamava Lactation Suites
Posted on: September 18, 2020
Bellingham International Airport to Conduct Emergency Response Drill
Posted on: September 14, 2020
Port Increasing the Frequency and Convenience of Emergency Point Roberts Ferry Service
Posted on: September 2, 2020
Salish Sea Scavenger Hunt
Posted on: July 29, 2020
Countywide Partnership Launches Grant Program for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Posted on: July 17, 2020
Marine Life Center Set to Re-Open with New Procedures to Protect Public Health
Posted on: July 15, 2020
Regional Economic Partnership Helps Launch "Safer, Stronger, Together" Campaign
Posted on: July 8, 2020
New Report on Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Lummi Nation and Whatcom County Fishing Industry
Posted on: June 22, 2020
Local Lab Provides Key Re-Opening Resource for Whatcom County Businesses
Posted on: May 13, 2020
Regional Economic Partnership & Whatcom County Health Department Working Together to Reopen Economy
Posted on: May 1, 2020
New Report Details Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Whatcom County Businesses
Posted on: April 30, 2020
New Survey Examines Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Whatcom County’s Commercial Fishing Industry
Posted on: April 28, 2020
Port Closes Park and Open Space Gathering Areas
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Port Welcomes Silfab Solar Expansion, New Clean Tech Jobs
Posted on: February 19, 2020
County Will Hold Community "After the Flood" Meeting on Saturday February 8th
Posted on: February 7, 2020
Port Commission Selects 2020 Officers, Sets Meeting Schedule
Posted on: December 31, 2019
Major Waterfront Infrastructure Maintenance Project Underway
Posted on: December 12, 2019
29th Annual Holiday Port Wrap Up
Posted on: December 13, 2019
Public Hearing on Proposed Modification to Port's Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements
Posted on: November 7, 2019
Shoreline Repair Work Notice
Posted on: October 21, 2019
Waterfront Bike Park Reopens to the Public
Posted on: October 10, 2019
Waterfront Bike Park Grand Opening Celebration Postponed
Posted on: September 24, 2019
Waterfront Bike Park Temporarily Closed
Posted on: September 15, 2019
Waterfront Bike Park Notice
Posted on: September 13, 2019
Waterfront Mountain Bike Park Opens to the Public
Posted on: September 2, 2019
Port Employee to Serve on Surrey, BC Board of Trade Board of Directors
Posted on: July 12, 2019
New Waterfront Roads Open to the Public
Posted on: July 9, 2019
Fourth of July Celebration
Posted on: June 25, 2019
Port Seeks Native Artwork Proposals
Posted on: June 20, 2019
New Economic Development Brochure Showcases Whatcom County
Posted on: June 3, 2019
Free E-Commerce Training for Businesses
Posted on: April 26, 2019
Port to Apply for Rural Broadband Funding
Posted on: March 18, 2019
SeaFeast Board Hires Executive Director to Oversee Popular Waterfront Event
Posted on: February 19, 2019
Port and Lummi Nation Work to Strengthen Relationship
Posted on: February 13, 2019
Port Seeks Waterfront Event Proposals
Posted on: February 1, 2019
New Waterfront Road Open to Public
Posted on: January 22, 2019
Allegiant Announces New Non-Stop Service Between Bellingham and Anchorage
Posted on: January 15, 2019
Port Commission Selects 2019 Officers, Sets Meeting Schedule
Posted on: January 3, 2019
All American Marine Builds 'Vessel of the Year'
Posted on: January 2, 2019
Waterfront District Environmental Impact Statement Addendum Available for Public Comment
Posted on: December 19, 2018
Holiday Port Festival and Gingerbread Contest Coming December 7-9
Posted on: November 30, 2018
Port Receives Rural Broadband Feasibility Study Grant
Posted on: November 28, 2018
New Service Contract at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: November 1, 2018
New Interpretive Signs at Squalicum Harbor
Posted on: October 24, 2018
Port Switching to 100% Wind and Solar Energy
Posted on: October 17, 2018
SeaFeast Thank You from the Port's Executive Director
Posted on: October 15, 2018
Port to Apply for Rural Broadband Funding
Posted on: September 17, 2018
Allegiant Airlines Announces New Non-Stop Service to Tucson
Posted on: August 21, 2018
Port Celebrates Strong Economy with New and Expanding Businesses - Marine Trades Leads the Way
Posted on: August 20, 2018
Port Earns Clean Audit
Posted on: June 22, 2018
Another Successful Cargo Shipment from the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: May 25, 2018
New Photography Exhibit at Bellingham International Airport
Posted on: May 16, 2018
Port Proposes to Update the Waterfront District Master Plan
Posted on: April 11, 2018
New Equipment Coming to the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: March 9, 2018
Industrial Icon Finds New Home on the Waterfront
Posted on: February 23, 2018
Port Hires Director of Economic Development
Posted on: January 22, 2018
Port to Host Public Open House on Proposed Changes to Waterfront District Master Plan
Posted on: January 5, 2018
Port Commission Selects 2018 Officers, Adjusts Meeting Schedule
Posted on: January 3, 2018
Port Welcomes New Commissioners Michael Shepard and Ken Bell
Posted on: January 3, 2018
Port Seeks Community Input on Two New Waterfront Designs
Posted on: December 12, 2017
Port Networks with Regional Working Waterfront Industry
Posted on: December 22, 2017
Port Updates Mission Statement
Posted on: December 5, 2017
Holiday Port Festival and Gingerbread Contest Coming December 1-3
Posted on: November 28, 2017
Public Meetings and Hearing on Port’s Recreation, Conservation and Public Access Plan
Posted on: November 13, 2017
Construction Begins on Two Major Waterfront Redevelopment Projects
Posted on: November 9, 2017
Cargo Vessel Set to Arrive at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: October 2, 2017
Bellingham SeaFeast to Celebrate the Importance of Whatcom County's Working Waterfront
Posted on: September 22, 2017
2017 Bellingham SeaFeast Program is Now Available
Posted on: September 14, 2017
Itek Ready to Move into New Solar Manufacturing Facility on Bellingham's Downtown Waterfront
Posted on: September 8, 2017
Port Welcomes Innovative Pet Care Company to Property Near Bellingham International Airport
Posted on: August 28, 2017
Port Installs New Roof at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: July 31, 2017
Downtown Waterfront Redevelopment Area to be Opened to View Fireworks
Posted on: June 22, 2017
Port Earns Clean Audit from State
Posted on: June 21, 2017
Improvements Planned for Blaine Harbor's Marine Industrial Area
Posted on: June 13, 2017
Whatcom Waterway Cleanup Project Receives Washington Public Ports Association Environmental Award
Posted on: June 2, 2017
Port Commissioners Invite Community to June Sessions of 'Coffee with a Commissioner'
Posted on: May 24, 2017
Port Approves Rental Policy in Support of Marine Trades
Posted on: May 1, 2017
All American's New Boat Manufacturing Facility Underscores Resurgence of Working Waterfront
Posted on: April 21, 2017
Community Invited to have 'Coffee with a Commissioner'
Posted on: April 6, 2017
Port Seeks Public Input on Parks and Recreation Plan
Posted on: March 31, 2017
Waterfront District Update from the Port's Executive Director
Posted on: March 31, 2017
Port Authorizes Major Improvements to Fairhaven Shipyard
Posted on: March 31, 2017
Port and WTA Offer "Ride-Shuttle-Fly" Service to Bellingham International Airport
Posted on: March 15, 2017
Port Provides Economic Development Grants to Whatcom County's Small Cities
Posted on: March 8, 2017
Port Secures $125,000 Workforce Development Grant for Itek Energy
Posted on: January 25, 2017
Port Hires New Marine Terminals Business Development Manager
Posted on: March 2, 2017
Port Appoints New Manager of Marinas
Posted on: January 13, 2017
Waterfront Redevelopment Art Project
Posted on: January 13, 2017
Public Hearing on Port District Boundaries to be Held January 24
Posted on: January 13, 2017
New Import/Export Customer at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
Posted on: January 4, 2017
Port Commission Selects 2017 Officers
Posted on: January 3, 2017
P.E.T.S. Program Provides Therapy Dogs at Belligham Airport
Posted on: December 6, 2016
Port Gingerbread Contest Announces "Northwest Adventure" Theme
Posted on: November 17, 2016
Holiday Port, Gingerbread Contest Coming December 2-4
Posted on: November 14, 2016
Local Solar Panel Manufacturer Expanding to the Waterfront
Posted on: October 18, 2016
Harcourt Developments Announces Plans for Downtown Waterfront
Posted on: October 6, 2016
Alaska Airlines Adds Service between Bellingham and Kona, Hawaii
Posted on: August 5, 2016
Major Cleanup Project Underway on Bellingham's Waterfront
Posted on: July 8, 2016
Construction Begins on a New Manufacturing Facility for All American Marine
Posted on: June 2, 2016
Choose Whatcom Launches Economic Development Website
Posted on: May 16, 2016
Bellingham International Airport Wins Another Award
Posted on: May 10, 2016
Bond Refinancing to Save the Port $860,000
Posted on: April 21, 2016
Bellingham International Airport Receives Highest Customer Satisfaction Rating in the Nation
Posted on: April 15, 2016
Port Supports Small Cities with Economic Development Funds
Posted on: March 2, 2016
Community Open House for Reconstruction Alternatives to Blaine's Marine Drive
Posted on: January 15, 2016
Port Commission Selects 2016 Officers
Posted on: January 6, 2016
Port Welcomes New Commissioner Bobby Briscoe
Posted on: January 6, 2016
New Ownership for Bellwether on the Bay Buildings
Posted on: December 14, 2015
Itek Energy Installs Large Community Solar Project on Bellingham's Waterfront
Posted on: December 1, 2015
All American Marine to Move from Fairhaven to Bellingham's Central Waterfront
Posted on: November 17, 2015
Port Appoints Director of Aviation
Posted on: October 19, 2015
Scotty Browns Opens Bellingham Airport Location
Posted on: May 14, 2012
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