Bellingham Tonight

04/01/2022

Last week we celebrated the Whatcom Business Alliance, 2022 Whatcom Business Awards! With over 320 attendants, some of the best of Whatcom County came out to help reward those who have kept traditions and helped create change.
Be sure to check out the videos of those recognized this year.

10/27/2021

09/28/2020

Hear from former leadership and partnering companies as they discuss the legacy of the Port of Bellingham and its impact in our community now and into the future.

Part 3 of Port of Bellingham series.

Featured speakers:
Dan Robbins, Port Commissioner (2014-2017), Port of Bellingham
Jim Darling, Executive Director (1991-2009), Port of Bellingham
Stowe Talbot, Co-Owner, Bellingham Cold Storage

Learn more & see the full series at
https://bellinghamtonightshow.com/channel/port-of-bellingham/

09/23/2020

The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director, Gail Ridenour, has focused on the community during COVID-19. Hear more about how the BSO has stayed engaged with their artists and patrons and how a newly formed Whatcom Arts Project collective has rallied efforts for the arts & culture community locally.

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09/22/2020

Host Kevin Coleman interviews Associate Director of Outreach, Carmen Green, for Whatcom Community College. Carmen gives an update on how WCC is responding to COVID-19 and the opportunities that are available for this fall.

Learn more at whatcom.edu
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08/06/2020

Host Kevin Coleman connects with Eric Johnston, the Director of Bellingham Public Works, as they continue to provide safety and infrastructure for our community.

07/28/2020

Kevin connects with Downtown Bellingham Partnership's Executive Director, Alice Clark, to learn more about how the DBP's been advocating for and supporting the businesses of downtown Bellingham during the pandemic.

07/25/2020

Got an idea that could help our community? Kevin Coleman caught up with the NW Innovation Resource Center and talked with their director of innovation and entrepreneurship services, Lara Merriam-Smith, to learn more about how the NWIRC works to help ideas become realities.

07/07/2020

Adults aren't the only ones affected by the coronavirus... Northwest Youth Services has been working with many at-risk youth in our community during the outbreak. Dean Wight and Jenn Daly share how they've adapted to socially-distanced services for our next generation.

07/04/2020

When a pandemic hits, you have to get creative! The Historic Fairhaven Association has played an important role promoting the businesses thinking outside the box. Scott reminds us that Fairhaven is NOT closed, and businesses are ready to welcome us back.

07/03/2020

Cancelled events and decreased tourism from the closed border have hit Blaine, Washington especially hard. Hear how the City of Blaine, WA Government and the Blaine Chamber of Commerce are stepping up to meet the needs of small businesses in the community.

06/29/2020

NW Technology, based out of Ferndale, has been busy providing IT support during COVID-19. CEO Ryan Oord shares how his company was ready for a mobile workforce, and reminds us to stay vigilant with home office security.

06/28/2020

While real estate was considered a non-essential business, Leo Cohen dived into his series: Building Bellingham Podcast. Hear how Cohen has embraced change and thrives on the mantra “focus on what you can control.”

06/26/2020

How is Ferndale doing amid the pandemic? Mayor Greg Hansen shares new projects the City of Ferndale (Government) is working on, and how they're helping businesses recover during COVID-19.

06/18/2020

Since the outbreak started, senior living facilities have been faced with unprecedented challenges. Solstice Senior Living at Bellingham has successfully kept residents safe and healthy with no cases of COVID-19. Larry McDonald and Randi Axelsson share how they modified their operations, and what creative activities they added to keep residents happy and active.

06/17/2020

Considered an essential service, Whatcom Humane Society has been extra busy since COVID-19 began. Executive Director Laura Clark shares the challenges of operating without volunteers (before phase II), tips for easing your pet's separation anxiety as things return to normal, and how WHS continues to provide services to people and pets in need.

06/16/2020

How are casinos adapting and re-opening? Marty Sauvage, CEO of Silver Reef Casino Resort, shares what innovative tools they're using (like a capacity monitoring app) and their phased approach to re-opening safely.