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Bellingham WA Living
On the shores of Bellingham Bay with Mount Baker as its backdrop, Bellingham is the last major city before the Washington coastline meets the Canadian border. The City of Bellingham, which serves as the county seat of Whatcom County, is at the center of a uniquely picturesque area offering a rich variety of recreational, cultural, educational and economic activities. Photo Tour
Bellingham WA Location
Bellingham, Washington is about 90 miles north of Seattle, 21 miles south of the Canadian border and about 52 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. The City encompasses about 28 square miles, with north Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the west and snow-capped Mount Baker and the North Cascade mountains to the east. Maps
Bellingham WA Community
Bellingham residents are passionate about community life. Strategic investments in parks, trails and preserved open spaces offer recreation and respite, and help the community grow gracefully as the population increases. Numerous public/private partnerships support the burgeoning arts and cultural district downtown and elsewhere. Bellingham’s active waterfront hosts a range of marine activities, with significant change on the horizon as area community leaders and residents consider options for development.
Bellingham WA Neighborhoods
Bellingham has 23 distinctly recognized neighborhoods, where active leaders work together to shape the future of their area and the City as a whole. The City’s rich heritage and recent population growth are reflected in its diverse neighborhoods and housing styles, from regal Victorians, waterfront bungalows and country farmhouses to downtown condominiums and new developments.
Education
Excellence in education is a hallmark of our community. Nationally lauded K-12 public schools, two community colleges, and Western Washington University – consistently ranked high among public regional universities – all call Bellingham home. Schools
Bellingham WA History
Prior to white settlement, the Lummi, Nooksack and other Coast Salish tribes thrived on the natural resources of what would eventually become Bellingham. English Captain George Vancouver first explored the area in 1792 and named Bellingham Bay for Sir William Bellingham, Vancouver's British Navy provisioner. Small communities came and went on the shores of Bellingham Bay through boom and bust cycles during the 1800s. The City of Bellingham incorporated in 1904 after the populations of four adjacent bayside towns voted to consolidate. Bellingham's historic character is remarkably well-preserved, with a large number of historic buildings downtown, in Fairhaven's Historic District, and in adjacent neighborhoods.
Bellingham WA Weather
Bellingham's climate is generally mild. The average yearly high and low temperatures are 57 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit (14 and 5 °C), respectively. Although the rainy season can last as long as eight months or more, it is usually about six months long, leaving Bellingham with a picturesque late spring and mild, pleasant summer. Although Bellingham receives an average annual rainfall of 34.8 inches (884 mm), many long weeks of short and cloudy days are commonplace in Winter.
Bellingham's location and geography occasionally subject it to an unusual and harsh weather pattern known locally as a "Nor'Easter." Effectively, an 'inverted' jet stream can drive down cold sub-Arctic air from the Canadian interior, usually through the Fraser River Canyon. This cold air mass can collide with a Gulf of Alaska cold front and create high winds, road ice, snow, or heavy rains. A "Silver Thaw" can result and wind chill equivalents can slide well under 0 °F (−18 °C). Such an event was recorded on November 28, 2006. Outside air temperatures of 12 °F (−11 °C) were accompanied by 30 to 48 mph (48 to 77 km/h) winds with humidity as high as 61%. Wind chill equivalents reached −10 °F (−23 °C) according to NOAA.[21]
Another weather phenomenon, known as the "Chinook wind," happens in the autumn. For most of a day an unusually warm and steady wind comes out of the south. It is essentially a reverse "Nor'Easter." Some film of a "Nor'Easter and a "Chinook"
Bellingham Events
The Ski to Sea Race - This longstanding Bellingham tradition, owned and organized by the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry, was first held in 1973, but is traceable to the 1911 Mt. Baker Marathon. It is a team relay race made up of seven legs: Cross country skiing, downhill skiing (or snowboarding), running, road biking, canoeing (2 person), 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. In 2005, the Ski to Sea Race was featured nationally on the "Fox Sports Northwest" network, reaching 3.2 million households. The event brings thousands of people from around the Pacific Northwest, and many from around the world, to Bellingham and Whatcom County, and generates over $5 million for the local economy.
LinuxFest Northwest is held at Bellingham Technical College during the last weekend in April. It is dedicated to discussion and development of the Linux operating system and other open source and free software projects. It is free to the public and draws nearly a thousand computer professionals and enthusiasts from across the northwestern U.S. and western Canada. First held in 2000, it has grown to become one of the largest Linux events in the U.S.
The Bellingham-based Whatcom Peace & Justice Center publishes a calendar of upcoming activist events with a theme of non-violence, community dissent, and world-wide Peace.
The Bellingham Festival of Music will return for it's 15th year of orchestral and chamber concerts, July 5 - 20, 2008, hosting world-class musicians from North America’s top orchestral ensembles
Famous Bellingham WA Residents
Tom Ackerman - Former NFL offensive lineman, born in Bellingham.
Daniel Anderson - One of the two members of Idiot Pilot. Born in, and currently resides in, Bellingham.
Bob Arbogast - Radio broadcaster, voice actor, and television host. Born in Bellingham.
Trey Azagthoth, guitarist of Death Metal band Morbid Angel, born in Bellingham.
Steve Baker - First American to win an international motorcycle road racing championship.
Glenn Beck - Current host of The Glenn Beck Program.
Kenneth Bianchi - One of the Hillside strangler serial killers, lived in Bellingham 1978-1979.
Robert Blake - Folk musician and organizer of the Annual Subdued Stringband Jamboree.
Amy Brown - Fantasy and fairy artist. Born in Bellingham.
Billy Burke - Actor best known for his roles in television shows like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Party of Five, and 24.
Darren G. Davis - Comic book writer, creator, and publisher for Bluewater Productions.
Ben Gibbard - Singer/Songwriter for the band Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service. Attended WWU in the late 1990s.
R.W. Goodwin - Executive Producer of The X-Files.
Ken Griffey, Jr. - Major League Baseball Player, played minor league baseball for the Northwest League's Bellingham "Baby" Mariners in 1987.
Penelope Houston - Film-maker/Musician — member of The Avengers. In the mid-1970s she attended Fairhaven College in Bellingham, Washington.
Evan Knappenberger - Iraq veteran and peace activist, in Bellingham since May of 2007.
Michael Koenen - Ferndale native, WWU alum, kicker for the Atlanta Falcons, NFL.
Steve Martini - Author of several law thrillers including "Critical Mass". Resides on Lake Whatcom in Bellingham, Washington.
John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo - Carried out the Beltway sniper attacks, lived in Bellingham for less than a year between 2001 and 2002.
Stephen S. Oswald - Astronaut, piloted two missions aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, and one in Space Shuttle Endeavour. Oswald has logged over 33 days in space. Considers Bellingham, Washington, to be his hometown.
Doug Pederson - Former NFL quarterback — attended Ferndale High School.
Elizabeth Peratrovich - Alaskan civil-rights activist - attended WWU.
General George Pickett - General in the Civil War - Was stationed at Ft Bellingham. The house he built with his wife in 1856 still remains and is the oldest house in Bellingham.
Rick Robertson aka "Double R", Host of KISW 99.9 FM's morning drive radio show. Regular on Q13 FOX's Seahawks Gameday. Attended Bellingham High School.
Lyle Saxon, Louisiana journalist and folklorist (1891-1946).
Ryan Stiles - Actor / comedian currently living just south of Bellingham on Lake Samish, owns, operates and sometimes performs at The Upfront, a comedy club located on Bay St.
Geoff Stradling - Composer, pianist and arranger and who recorded with Jane's Addiction on Ritual de lo Habitual, grew up on the southside of Bellingham.
Ken Stringfellow - singer/songwriter, formed the group The Posies in Bellingham in 1987. Ken lived in Bellingham from 1978-1987 and graduated from Sehome High School.
Hilary Swank - Academy Award winning actress born in Lincoln, Nebraska, attended Sehome High School.
Ty Taubenheim - Major League Baseball Player with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
K.M. Thompson - Renowned piano recording artist.
Ben Weber - Actor born in Bellingham.[citation needed] He has appeared in TV series like Sex in the city, and in movies like Kissing Jessica Stein.
Bellingham is a breathtakingly beautiful place to live and work. Bordered by the Puget Sound and the waters of Bellingham Bay it is surrounded by dramatic hills and dotted by three lakes. It is the home to Western Washington University (WWU), and this bustling university town is full of fine old houses, award-winning architecture, stately streets,and lovely parks. A quaint historic district established in 1883, called Fairhaven is a delightful turn-of-the-century village. Some of Bellingham's local festivities include a farmers market, outdoor cinema, music festivals, gallery walks and extensive recreational activities abound. The City of Bellingham has a population of nearly 70,000 inhabitants. The population for the whole of Whatcom county is approximately 175,000. A friendly community and peaceful bayside sunsets await you
Bellingham, Washington Real Estate
Those interested in residential real estate in Bellingham will find many types and styles of homes for sale in Bellingham, as well as community events of interest and local amenities unique to the Bellingham area. Others may enjoy outdoor activities and family friendly atmosphere of Bellingham, WA.
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Bellingham WA LivingOn the shores of Bellingham Bay with Mount Baker as its backdrop, Bellingham is the last major city before the Washington coastline meets the Canadian border. The City of Bellingham, which serves as the county seat of Whatcom County, is at the center of a uniquely picturesque area offering a rich variety of recreational, cultural, educational and economic activities. Photo Tour
Bellingham WA Location
Bellingham, Washington is about 90 miles north of Seattle, 21 miles south of the Canadian border and about 52 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. The City encompasses about 28 square miles, with north Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the west and snow-capped Mount Baker and the North Cascade mountains to the east. Maps
Bellingham WA Community
Bellingham residents are passionate about community life. Strategic investments in parks, trails and preserved open spaces offer recreation and respite, and help the community grow gracefully as the population increases. Numerous public/private partnerships support the burgeoning arts and cultural district downtown and elsewhere. Bellingham’s active waterfront hosts a range of marine activities, with significant change on the horizon as area community leaders and residents consider options for development.
Bellingham WA Neighborhoods
Bellingham has 23 distinctly recognized neighborhoods, where active leaders work together to shape the future of their area and the City as a whole. The City’s rich heritage and recent population growth are reflected in its diverse neighborhoods and housing styles, from regal Victorians, waterfront bungalows and country farmhouses to downtown condominiums and new developments.
Education
Excellence in education is a hallmark of our community. Nationally lauded K-12 public schools, two community colleges, and Western Washington University – consistently ranked high among public regional universities – all call Bellingham home. Schools
Bellingham WA History
Prior to white settlement, the Lummi, Nooksack and other Coast Salish tribes thrived on the natural resources of what would eventually become Bellingham. English Captain George Vancouver first explored the area in 1792 and named Bellingham Bay for Sir William Bellingham, Vancouver's British Navy provisioner. Small communities came and went on the shores of Bellingham Bay through boom and bust cycles during the 1800s. The City of Bellingham incorporated in 1904 after the populations of four adjacent bayside towns voted to consolidate. Bellingham's historic character is remarkably well-preserved, with a large number of historic buildings downtown, in Fairhaven's Historic District, and in adjacent neighborhoods.
Bellingham WA Weather
Bellingham's climate is generally mild. The average yearly high and low temperatures are 57 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit (14 and 5 °C), respectively. Although the rainy season can last as long as eight months or more, it is usually about six months long, leaving Bellingham with a picturesque late spring and mild, pleasant summer. Although Bellingham receives an average annual rainfall of 34.8 inches (884 mm), many long weeks of short and cloudy days are commonplace in Winter.
Bellingham's location and geography occasionally subject it to an unusual and harsh weather pattern known locally as a "Nor'Easter." Effectively, an 'inverted' jet stream can drive down cold sub-Arctic air from the Canadian interior, usually through the Fraser River Canyon. This cold air mass can collide with a Gulf of Alaska cold front and create high winds, road ice, snow, or heavy rains. A "Silver Thaw" can result and wind chill equivalents can slide well under 0 °F (−18 °C). Such an event was recorded on November 28, 2006. Outside air temperatures of 12 °F (−11 °C) were accompanied by 30 to 48 mph (48 to 77 km/h) winds with humidity as high as 61%. Wind chill equivalents reached −10 °F (−23 °C) according to NOAA.[21]
Another weather phenomenon, known as the "Chinook wind," happens in the autumn. For most of a day an unusually warm and steady wind comes out of the south. It is essentially a reverse "Nor'Easter." Some film of a "Nor'Easter and a "Chinook"
Bellingham Events
The Ski to Sea Race - This longstanding Bellingham tradition, owned and organized by the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry, was first held in 1973, but is traceable to the 1911 Mt. Baker Marathon. It is a team relay race made up of seven legs: Cross country skiing, downhill skiing (or snowboarding), running, road biking, canoeing (2 person), 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. In 2005, the Ski to Sea Race was featured nationally on the "Fox Sports Northwest" network, reaching 3.2 million households. The event brings thousands of people from around the Pacific Northwest, and many from around the world, to Bellingham and Whatcom County, and generates over $5 million for the local economy.
LinuxFest Northwest is held at Bellingham Technical College during the last weekend in April. It is dedicated to discussion and development of the Linux operating system and other open source and free software projects. It is free to the public and draws nearly a thousand computer professionals and enthusiasts from across the northwestern U.S. and western Canada. First held in 2000, it has grown to become one of the largest Linux events in the U.S.
The Bellingham-based Whatcom Peace & Justice Center publishes a calendar of upcoming activist events with a theme of non-violence, community dissent, and world-wide Peace.
The Bellingham Festival of Music will return for it's 15th year of orchestral and chamber concerts, July 5 - 20, 2008, hosting world-class musicians from North America’s top orchestral ensembles
Famous Bellingham WA Residents
Tom Ackerman - Former NFL offensive lineman, born in Bellingham.
Daniel Anderson - One of the two members of Idiot Pilot. Born in, and currently resides in, Bellingham.
Bob Arbogast - Radio broadcaster, voice actor, and television host. Born in Bellingham.
Trey Azagthoth, guitarist of Death Metal band Morbid Angel, born in Bellingham.
Steve Baker - First American to win an international motorcycle road racing championship.
Glenn Beck - Current host of The Glenn Beck Program.
Kenneth Bianchi - One of the Hillside strangler serial killers, lived in Bellingham 1978-1979.
Robert Blake - Folk musician and organizer of the Annual Subdued Stringband Jamboree.
Amy Brown - Fantasy and fairy artist. Born in Bellingham.
Billy Burke - Actor best known for his roles in television shows like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Party of Five, and 24.
Darren G. Davis - Comic book writer, creator, and publisher for Bluewater Productions.
Ben Gibbard - Singer/Songwriter for the band Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service. Attended WWU in the late 1990s.
R.W. Goodwin - Executive Producer of The X-Files.
Ken Griffey, Jr. - Major League Baseball Player, played minor league baseball for the Northwest League's Bellingham "Baby" Mariners in 1987.
Penelope Houston - Film-maker/Musician — member of The Avengers. In the mid-1970s she attended Fairhaven College in Bellingham, Washington.
Evan Knappenberger - Iraq veteran and peace activist, in Bellingham since May of 2007.
Michael Koenen - Ferndale native, WWU alum, kicker for the Atlanta Falcons, NFL.
Steve Martini - Author of several law thrillers including "Critical Mass". Resides on Lake Whatcom in Bellingham, Washington.
John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo - Carried out the Beltway sniper attacks, lived in Bellingham for less than a year between 2001 and 2002.
Stephen S. Oswald - Astronaut, piloted two missions aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, and one in Space Shuttle Endeavour. Oswald has logged over 33 days in space. Considers Bellingham, Washington, to be his hometown.
Doug Pederson - Former NFL quarterback — attended Ferndale High School.
Elizabeth Peratrovich - Alaskan civil-rights activist - attended WWU.
General George Pickett - General in the Civil War - Was stationed at Ft Bellingham. The house he built with his wife in 1856 still remains and is the oldest house in Bellingham.
Rick Robertson aka "Double R", Host of KISW 99.9 FM's morning drive radio show. Regular on Q13 FOX's Seahawks Gameday. Attended Bellingham High School.
Lyle Saxon, Louisiana journalist and folklorist (1891-1946).
Ryan Stiles - Actor / comedian currently living just south of Bellingham on Lake Samish, owns, operates and sometimes performs at The Upfront, a comedy club located on Bay St.
Geoff Stradling - Composer, pianist and arranger and who recorded with Jane's Addiction on Ritual de lo Habitual, grew up on the southside of Bellingham.
Ken Stringfellow - singer/songwriter, formed the group The Posies in Bellingham in 1987. Ken lived in Bellingham from 1978-1987 and graduated from Sehome High School.
Hilary Swank - Academy Award winning actress born in Lincoln, Nebraska, attended Sehome High School.
Ty Taubenheim - Major League Baseball Player with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
K.M. Thompson - Renowned piano recording artist.
Ben Weber - Actor born in Bellingham.[citation needed] He has appeared in TV series like Sex in the city, and in movies like Kissing Jessica Stein.
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