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Welcome to Bellingham, Washington.
Bellingham, Washington is the county seat of Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is situated on Bellingham Bay, which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom (from which it gets its drinking water) and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and Skagit Valley. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city.
The boundaries of the city encompass the former towns of Fairhaven (now home to the southern ferry terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway System), New Whatcom, and others. Bellingham is home to Whatcom Community College; Bellingham Technical College; and Western Washington University, which includes, among others, Fairhaven College, Huxley College, and the Woodring College of Education.
Downtown Bellingham as observed from Sehome Hill
The name of Bellingham is derived from the bay which the city is situated on. George Vancouver, who visited the area in June 1792, named the bay for Sir William Bellingham, the controller of the storekeeper's account of the Royal Navy.
Bellingham was officially incorporated on November 4, 1903. It was the result of the consolidation of four towns initially situated around Bellingham Bay: Whatcom, Sehome, Bellingham, and Fairhaven. A fictionalized account of the history of Bellingham in this era is "The Living" by Annie Dillard.
Fishing has played an important part in the development of the region. By 1925, eight salmon canneries were doing business in Whatcom County - two on Bellingham Bay, the rest at Lummi Island, Semiahmoo and Chuckanut Bay. Together, they packed nearly a half-million cases of salmon one year.
The Ski to Sea Race - This longstanding Bellingham tradition, first held in 1973, but traceable to the 1911 Mt. Baker Marathon, is a relay race made up of seven legs: Cross country skiing, downhill skiing, running, biking, canoeing, mountain biking, and kayaking. The racers begin at the Mount Baker Ski Area and make their way down to the finish line on Bellingham Bay. The Race attracts participants from all over the world.
The American Museum of Radio and Electricity offers an exciting and educational experience for audiences of all ages.Compelling, interactive exhibits spanning four centuries of scientific achievement and cultural heritage are featured in a world-class collection of unique objects. The American Museum of Radio and Electricity displays the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history.
The Mount Baker Ski Area is a ski resort located in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The area is located in the volcanic highlands between Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan, at the end of Washington State Route 542. The base elevation is at 3,500 feet (1,070 m), while the peak of the resort is at 5089 feet (1,551 m).
Lake Samish is a lake south of Bellingham, Washington. Visible to the West of Interstate 5 when travelling between Alger and Bellingham, Lake Samish is heavily used for recreation in the summer months by local residents. The lake shoreline is heavily developed and homesites cover almost the entire shoreline. Public access is limited but a Whatcom County park with a rough boat launch is located along the northern shore.
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Local daily news in Bellingham:
Suspect arrested for shooting gun off Bellingham balcony
A Blaine man was arrested Tuesday, March 9, after allegedly discharging a pellet gun off the balcony of a Bellingham apartment building.
Port defends Bellingham's NOAA bid against attack by Oregon's Wyden
An Oregon Senator's accusations about environmental problems on the Bellingham waterfront are off the mark, Port of Bellingham Environmental Director Mike Stoner said Tuesday, March 9. Stoner was responding to U.S. Sen.
Record low of 28 tied at Sea-Tac; Bellingham misses record
A reminder it's still winter: Low temperatures early Tuesday dipped below freezing in many parts of Washington.
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Places of interest:
Geneva, WA (4.8 miles), Marietta-Alderwood, WA (5.2 miles), Sudden Valley, WA (9.5 miles), Ferndale, WA (10.5 miles), Lynden, WA (13.6 miles), Everson, WA (14.5 miles), Custer, WA (16.3 miles), Nooksack, WA (16.3 miles).
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