The Bellingham Herald

Birch Bay Waterslides announces it will reopen two years after severe injury and closure

Owners of the Birch Bay Waterslides water park in Blaine recently announced the business will be reopening for the 2025 summer season. The popular water park closed early for the season in 2023 after ...
The Spokesman-Review

Tariffs, Canadian boycott have Birch Bay retailer questioning her business’ future

A small business owner in Birch Bay, Washington, says she has lost 50% of her customer base as tourism from Canadian residents has dropped. Revenue is plummeting, and she is pleading for locals and ...
The Bellingham Herald

Destination Birch Bay: Come along for waterfront dining, fantastic hiking and fun shopping

Uniquely is a Bellingham Herald series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in Northwest Washington so special. Summer has reached Whatcom County, and The ...
Opinion

Whatcom roundup: Clothing store closing permanently; new gallery in Fairhaven

Also: Two new restaurants opened last week in Whatcom County.
News Tribune

Death of teen found in Birch Bay State Park last week confirmed to be suicide

The Whatcom County Medical Examiner has confirmed that the death of a 16-year-old female found in Birch Bay State Park last week was by suicide. Warren Sterling The Bellingham Herald The Whatcom ...