Summer has reached Whatcom County, and we’re exploring local cities, islands and other destinations within a day’s travel from Bellingham. In May, we explored Lynden and found a fairy tale forest, ...

In the northwest section of the island along Mitchell Bay, this property is a 20-minute drive from Friday Harbor. It features cottages and nature paths that front the water. Don't be surprised to see ...

Richard Olin's "El Dorado" was more than a 50-foot wooden boat. It was home. And as crews worked to raise the vessel and contain fuel Wednesday, bystanders likened the boat's sinking to a house being ...

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. – It was shaping up to be a lovely Sunday afternoon in Friday Harbor after a morning of light, on-and-off drizzles. The sun had started to emerge, and the small island town was ...