Luanne Highlander

Bellingham Baby Company, owned by Shelly and Jeremy Allen, have opened a store in the Barkley Village. The couple operated an online store called Kangaroodle.com and sold to people all over the U.S.  Several local customers found out the store was based in Bellingham and they started coming to the Allen's home to see what all they had in their inventory!  They knew it was time for a brick-and-mortar store.

The store focuses on gifts for babies and their moms, but it’s not the kind of place where you’ll find the traditional stuff. Allen said she wanted products geared toward the “hip, modern mom,” which

The following article was in the Bellingham Herald March 28, 2008.  Congratulations to Aiki Homes from Relocate Northwest.

"Aiki Homes of Bellingham was recently awarded EnviroStars’ highest rating of five stars.

EnviroStars is a progressive environmental certification program for businesses. A fivestar certification demonstrates that a company is a proactive leader, committed to preventing waste and spreading an ethic of environmental responsibility, according to a press release from Aiki Homes.

Aiki Homes recently implemented a Construction Waste Recycling Agreement that applicable subcontractors and suppliers

 Thanks to an Eagle Scout's project, Lynden's City Park has a new winding trail that connects the Jim Kaemingk Sr. trail to the YMCA.  He had to learn to operate a tractor, donated by Scholten's Equipment, to scrape the ground flat.  Volunteers helped pound in reinforcement bar to set the trail width and then, again using the tractor, filled it with wood chips to ensure there were no tripping hazards.  To read more about this amazing youth, click on this link or go to the Lynden Tribune website at www.lyndentribune.com.  This is one young man's effort to contribute to his Northwest Community. Great job!

I just finished uploading this residential lake view for sale, 60 Sudden Valley Drive East, Bellingham, WA

Stunning Lake Whatcom view home near the golf course & marina. Custom finishes throughout w/black walnut hardwood floors,unique slab granite & travertine counters and designer cabinets. Enjoy the lake views from the large, glass-railed,deck. 3200 sqft. 4 bd + large office, day-spa custom master bath & tiled dual headed shower. Master bedroom is on the main floor with fireplace and large closets. 9' ceilings plus downstairs family room. Level entry from street and level driveway. Directions to Property: Lake Whatcom Blvd.to Sudden

Get ready for another great tradition in Lynden.  May 2nd and 3rd, Lynden will host the annual Holland Days where the city's main street is closed during the daytime for various vendors, dancing all kinds and age groups and tons of fun.  The Holland Days festival, Lynden’s traditional celebration of its Dutch heritage, will include a more international look this year. “Lynden is very diverse,” said Gary Vis, director of the Lynden Chamber of Commerce, “more diverse than some people realize.”

About 17 percent of Lynden School District students are Hispanic. The county’s largest Sikh temple

I just finished uploading this Residential bay water view for sale, 4840 Harmony Rose Lane, Ferndale, WA

Custom home with all the finishes! Saltwater views protected by CC&R's on both front Properties. Moorage available. 3 beaches. Professionally landscaped - lots of hardwood flooring radiant heat - in-law downstairs with private entrance. Main part of the home is on one level. The in-law area is downstairs and Handicap accessible. You can enter either entrance from the same level.Allergen air cleaning system, moorage available

Whatcom County (Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Sumas, Everson, Deming, Custer, Blaine/Birch Bay) has many local companies that were founded here and have stayed here.  A very very "short list":

Brenthaven  Urban gear such as backpacks, computer cases, binder/planner covers, fanny packs, and luggage just to name a few.  Their products are extremely sturdy and seem to last forever!  They began their manufacturing in the Fairhaven District (Bellingham) and have remained there even though shipping labor overseas would be less expensive. Brenthaven contracts with many national companies

I just finished uploading this Lakeview home for sale, 3382 Topaz Court, Bellingham, WA

Beautiful Custom Spec home with Lake Whatcom Views. Nicely laid-out open floor plan features gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite and top of the line stainless appliances. Two attractive stone fireplaces, one in large master bedroom. 3 Brs upstairs, 1 on main level could be home office. Situated on end of cul-de-sac in great upscale neighborhood.