NW Washington News

National program with Bellingham branch helps small businesses off the ground

By John Suayan | Aug 10, 2020

Anyone is capable of thinking of changing the lives of others for the better, but turning the idea into a reality is a whole different story.

Countywide partnership seeks grant applications from businesses impacted by COVID-19

By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2020

A countywide partnership is accepting applications for its grant program to assist businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whatcom County looks to advance to Phase II of reopening

By John Suayan | Jun 1, 2020

Whatcom County looks to join the growing list of counties in Washington State that are in Phase II of the “Safe Start” reopening plan.

From Evergreen Reporter

DOC awards grants to help rural residents easily access affordable housing

By John Suayan | 4 years ago

The Washington State Department of Commerce allocated three rural communities growth management grants of $25,000 each for their housing affordability plans.

From Evergreen Reporter

Washington partially lifts restrictions on residential construction

By John Suayan | 4 years ago

Some residential construction in Washington will be allowed to restart after Gov. Jay Inslee announced he would be loosening restrictions.

From Evergreen Reporter

Washington tribes reopening casinos despite stay-at-home order

By John Suayan | 4 years ago

Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order is in effect until the end of this month, but some Washington tribes are operating their casinos in an effort to revive their government budgets.