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Bellingham Herald

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Local broker helps explain why Bellingham restaurants are closing. What to know

A wave of restaurant closures in Bellingham and Whatcom County has prompted a local commercial real estate broker to examine what’s driving the trend. Rising costs, falling foot traffic and shifting local economic conditions are squeezing small-business owners from multiple directions. FULL STORY: Why are so many Bellingham restaurants closing? What one local broker has to say Here are key takeaways: Bellingham lost six restaurants in September while only one new restaurant opened in Whatcom County, according to previous reporting by The Bellingham Herald. Ryan A. Martin, co-owner and broker at Pacific Continental Realty, pointed to declining enrollment at Western Washington University, falling cross-border traffic from Canada and higher downtown office vacancies as pressures making restaurants harder to sustain. Bellingham’s minimum wage rose to $19.13 per hour — $2 above the statewide minimum — adding to financial pressure alongside higher costs for food, fuel, utilities, insurance, property taxes and leases. Downtown Bellingham office vacancies climbed from 4.8% to 8.3% in the third quarter, reducing the number of workers supporting restaurants during lunch and business hours, Martin said. Martin said raising menu prices to offset costs can backfire by reducing visit frequency, and he recommends continued monitoring to determine whether closures

Bellingham, WA · 2d

bestattractions.org

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Cascade Mall in Burlington, WA was promised its enclosed corridor back. The wait has run into 2026.

In 1982 the land meant for Cascade Mall was open ground in west Burlington, between Interstate 5 and Garl Street, with Gages Slough along its south side and a drive-in theater beside it. The tract ran to about 80 acres of floodplain, with Gilkey Road to the north and Burlington...

Burlington, WA · 11h
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The Cool Down

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One failed power line once blacked out an entire Washington island — now it has a backup

"Chances are, we are going to have to shelter in place."

Stanwood, WA · 1d

realtor.com

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I Left Washington for Kansas City Sight Unseen—and Gained 40% More Buying Power

Thinking about moving to another state, but not sure how to start? Welcome to Crossing the Line, where real people spill about how they searched for properties in another state. Today, Kyle Lynch, a 60-year-old talent acquisition strategist for T-mobile, shares why he and his partner left. Bellingham, WA, and...

Kansas City, KS · 1d
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Realtor.com News & Insights

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Bellingham Buyers Have More Homes To Choose From as List Prices Fall

Bellingham buyers found more homes to choose from at lower prices as inventory climbed and sellers trimmed asking prices.

Bellingham, WA · 2d

whidbeylocal.com

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Navy Flight Schedule at NAS Whidbey Island Complex Aircraft carrier-based flight training operations are scheduled to occur at OLF and Ault field complex

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – There are no aircraft carrier-based flight training operations scheduled to occur at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island complex the week of Nov. 9-15, 2026. People living in local communities should remain aware that the aforementioned operations are not the only operations...

Coupeville, WA · 3d

boatingindustry.com

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BRIG USA Adds West Coast Marine Services to Dealer Network

BRIG USA recently welcomed West Coast Marine Services as its newest authorized dealer, expanding its presence in the Pacific Northwest. With locations in Bellingham and Anacortes, Washington, West Coast Marine Services has supported boaters across Northwest Washington since 1986. Its team offers boat and engine sales, marine parts, maintenance, and mobile service, according to the company.

Bellingham, WA · 2d

portofanacortes.com

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Port of Anacortes Board of Commissioners approves 2027 budget

ANACORTES, WA – The Port of Anacortes Board of Commissioners approved the Port’s 2027 budget following a public hearing on Nov. 5. “Despite challenging local, regional, and national conditions, the Port’s steady cash flow, prudent use of our borrowing capacity, and strategic federal and state grant support allow us to move forward with a financially sound budget for 2027,” said Port Chief Financial Officer Jill Brownfield. “Staff and the Commission will continue to monitor rising oil prices, tariffs, and broad economic uncertainty, and we have budgeted carefully with that in mind. At the same time, we are excited to begin the Port’s second century by advancing major capital projects to serve the Anacortes community for generations.”

Anacortes, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Tens of thousands without power in King County as storms tear through Washington

Over 40,000 Seattle City Light (SCL) customers are currently without power, due to the strong winds and heavy rain.

King County, WA · 11h

unearththevoyage.com

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Washington Has 6 Butcher Shops Where the Meat Beats the Grocery Store and Costs Less

One butcher shop on this list never locks its doors. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so a midnight steak craving actually has somewhere to go. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another shop sells exotic game next to its jerky, and a third keeps homemade salsa beside the premium cuts.

Washington · 3d

islands.com

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Salt Lake City Gen Zers Are Moving To This Pacific Northwest Haven Known As 'Mother Nature's City'

Salt Lake City may be among the most popular metro areas for Gen Zers who want large homes, high-paying jobs, and plenty of outdoor adventures. But young adults born between 1997 and 2012 aren't afraid to cross state lines in search of new places to call home. In fact, they're doing it more than any other generation. And according to U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Trends report, many of them are making the 13-hour drive straight to Seattle, Washington. For nature lovers, this Pacific Northwest haven offers a similar combination of bustling city life and the great outdoors.

Seattle, WA · 3d

hoodline.com

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Kirkland Condo Tower Lands Japanese Café, Niche Perfume Shop for 2027

A 26-unit condo project rising in downtown Kirkland has locked down its ground-floor retail lineup, pairing a Japanese-inspired café with a niche perfume boutique as the development works toward a mid-2027 opening. Central Peak Residences, developed by Cordillera Homes at 177 Central Way, is slated to begin occupancy in July 2027.

Kirkland, WA · 1d

secretseattle.co

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Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, Seattle Center now turns into a European-style Christmas market beneath the Space Needle, with festive treats, unique gift vendors, and daily snow showers for 2026

The holiday season is almost here, and the Seattle Christmas Market is bringing a little European Christmas magic to the heart of the city! Running November 20 through December 26, 2026, the market transforms Seattle Center into a festive winter wonderland filled with European and local vendors, daily snow showers, holiday entertainment, festive food and drinks, and plenty of seasonal cheer. The market is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Seattle, WA · 2d

MyNorthwest.com

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Ballard pub to end restaurant service, citing labor and food costs

Little Beast, the British pub in Ballard that drew national attention in its first year, will stop regular restaurant service at the end of 2026. The owners said rising costs have made a small restaurant impossible to run at a fair price. Starting in January, the space at 5107 Ballard...

Seattle, WA · 2d

The Tonic Edit

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Nordstrom Job Applicants in Washington State Stand to Get About $1,154 Each From an $834,375 Pay-Transparency Settlement, With Address Updates Due Dec. 2

Nordstrom's $834,375 Washington pay-transparency settlement has no claim form; applicants must confirm address or payment by Dec. 2. Hearing is Jan. 29, 2027.

Washington · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘The minimum wage for these jobs is actually zero’: Jake says Homegrown’s collapse shows what Seattle costs small businesses

Homegrown once had a dozen sandwich shops around the Seattle area. By the day before Thanksgiving, it will have none. KIRO host Jake Skorheim said that’s what happens when the cost of running a business keeps climbing. “The minimum wage for these jobs is actually zero, because this business...

Seattle, WA · 2d

B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Saturday night power outages affect over 20,000 in Burien area

Power outages hit the Burien area Saturday night, Nov. 7 as Seattle City Light reported at least 20,582 customers without electricity across the region. The utility’s outage map showed several outages in Burien, as well around White Center, SeaTac, Tukwila and Boulevard Park. Power is out starting at Three Tree Point on the south and stretching all that way up north through Boulevard Park into White Center and beyond.

Burien, WA · 9h

KOMO News

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Strong winds, heavy rain knock out power to thousands in Seattle

Several thousand customers were without power Saturday night as strong winds and heavy rain swept through western Washington. As of 10:30 p.m. Saturday, about 33,000 customers were without power mostly in south and West Seattle, according to the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) outage map. SPU originally reported 42,000 customers without...

Seattle, WA · 10h

Daily Journal of Commerce

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Pacific Northwest projects totaling $61.9 million in top bidders | Nov. 6, 2026

A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. Winner (intent to award): Slayden Constructors of Salem. Amount: $58,845,000. Project: Ashland Water Treatment Plant (Ashland) Owner: City of Ashland. Cost estimate: not available. Project team: HDR. 2. Winner...

Seattle, WA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Admiral's Empty Quality Cleaners Building Faces $1M Cleanup Before It Can Reopen

The Quality Cleaners building at the southwest corner of California Avenue and Admiral Way has sat empty for several years, ever since soil testing turned up dry-cleaning chemicals beneath it. Now the Bloom family, which has owned the 1916 building since the 1950s, is seeking permits for a remediation plan they hope will finally let people walk back through its doors.

Seattle, WA · 1d