Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition

Love Your Waterfront's latest episode is up on our website! A collaboration between our Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition, Bellingham SeaFeast, and KMRE 88.3 Community Radio, the monthly podcast explores waterfront news, events, and the stories of the people and places making our waterfronts unique.

This month, Scott and Olivia from LFS Marine & Outdoor sit down with hosts Dan and Kevin to chat about the upcoming Squalicum Summer Block Party. Listen in and catch past episodes on our website and on SoundCloud and Spotify. Just search for "Love Your Waterfront."

LYW Episode 48, June 11, 2026: LFS Block Party Scott and Olivia from LFS, Inc talk about the upcoming summer block party in July, their neighborhood collaborations, the free hot dogs, and our marine trades community.

Mayor Kim Lund has issued a special Executive Order aimed at revitalizing our downtown and business sectors, with one aspect focused on our maritime trades and waterfront development. Per the City's announcement of the order,

"Acting on the findings of a recent industrial lands study by the Port of Bellingham, the City will advance protections for Bellingham industries and preserve the land base that employers depend on – within the waterfront and in other industrial-zoned land in the city.

“Our existing industrial lands support businesses with good-paying jobs, including some that have called Bellingham home for generations. We want to keep it that way.” said Mayor Lund."

Many of the proclamations and strategies outlined have been advocated for by organizations like the Working Waterfront Coalition, Bellingham Chamber of Commerce, Whatcom Business Alliance, and others.

Read the whole announcement via the link: https://cob.org/news/2026/bellingham-is-open-for-business

Bellingham is open for business On June 15, 2026, Mayor Kim Lund issued an executive order to drive economic opportunity and urban vitality in Bellingham.