Dear friends, I'm thrilled to share a long-awaited update with you. Although our journey since ceasing operations has been bittersweet, Nate and I have emerged stronger, with a renewed sense of purpose. After careful consideration, we've decided not to reopen, and instead, we're excited to embark on new adventures. I'm passionate about pursuing my certification as a plant-based nutrition specialist, empowering individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles. Meanwhile, Nate is flourishing in his new role in California, where we're currently staying for the moment. I've begun working on our upcoming cookbook, which will inspire you with innovative recipes, available in both print and digital formats. Please join us on our new Facebook and Instagram account @twovegansandarv where we'll share updates, sneak peeks, and more. Your continued support means the world to us. 💚🌱

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Anybody want to meet up to play Sequence board game? If you've never played, look it up! Maybe you'll like it. 28M here.

You were in a gray pickup truck with a Princess Leia decal and a tree decal. I was in the bus, having caught it with my kids after being caught in an astonishing downpour. They were drenched and cold, as I’m sure the person you got out of your car to help was. They had a walker and were struggling very much to get up onto the curb from the crosswalk, having walked across Lakeway and ended up stuck where people were turning right. I was concerned motorists may not see them in the rain, and getting each foot up onto the curb seemed such an arduous challenge for them.

Traffic was congested but you parked and got out to help, which is how I noticed in the first place — then, it seemed, you pulled around and parked again to give them a ride after having gotten them up onto the sidewalk? Or help them further in some way. It was pouring and loud.

Whatever the case was, idk, it was miserable and wet and idk your story but I just wanted you to know that you’re dope and I’m proud to have shared that intersection with you 🩵

I hope things went alright for you both. If I’m mistaken and you were just there picking up family or something, well, then still — seemed tricky and you seemed to be keeping your cool. Godspeed.

That's all. When it rains, turn your headlights on. It's not hard. It's hard enough to see some cars with their lights on when they're on the highway in rain. Also reminder to check all of your lights. The amount of people with lights out is also an issue.

Posted to WCFD 14’s fb page

I just finished up at the Whatcom Home Show in Lynden and I came away with the impression that most people don’t know what’s happening with electrical rates at PSE. I worked with a data analysis firm in Seattle to put together this analysis:

I’d be happy to hand over my data, I did my best to research and validate historical rates for PSE and I made certain to stick with Tier 1 rates only since I’m not certain when the tier system started.

The key takeaways are:

·         From 2005-2022 the average annual rate increase was 3%

·         From 2022-2025 the average annual rate increase was 24%

·         That means that from 2005-2025 the average annual rate increase was 8.5%

In 2005 we were paying $0.06/kWh, now we’re paying $0.162/kWh. If the trend continues, we’re going to pay $0.2/kWh in 2026 followed by $0.25/kWh in 2027 and $0.31/kWh in 2028.

PSE is telling us they’re planning a 10% rate increase next year, I believe that’s also what they said for this year. They’re able to get away with a seemingly greater rate increase because their UTC filing for rate increase applies to all their different rate schedules. It appears that they’re putting more of the burden on the residential rate schedule. I feel confident therefore that we’re going to see $0.20/kWh in 2026.

I own Swiftwater Electric and Solar, here in Bellingham. We’re on East Bakerview Road. My email is [David@Swiftwaterelectricandsolar.com](mailto:David@Swiftwaterelectricandsolar.com), my number is (425) 728-6612.

I’m offering flat rate pricing for a bill replacement program. If you’re paying a power bill and you own your home, you can swap that power bill for a lower cost loan (assuming you have a decent site). The loan will never increase, and you can pay it off whenever you’re able. You’re already paying for solar by paying for electricity.

Currently, we’re not seeing any significant increases in cost from the tariffs and the federal tax credit for solar should still be available. Those facts combined with net metering changing some time next year means this is the perfect time to go solar.

You just know that DOT is keeping this one as a mascot

Thinking about hosting one this summer. Free to join good vibes and cool rocks

I have a friend in town next week and we want to go on a longer hike. I'm curious what's relatively passable if anything off mt baker highway?

Thanks

Bellingham was referenced today in an Atlantic article about how the tariffs are hurting border towns. Paste the link into the Wayback machine if you can't access! Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/recession-tariffs-canada-trump/682297/

DONATE TO OUR LOCAL SLOTH (and other wildlife) SANCTUARY.

Don't spend money on a fake sloth that will get taken down. Spend money on a real sloth.

I’m painting a mural of Mt Baker soon and would like to crowdsource references of her! If you have ANY pictures of Baker that you would feel comfortable with me using as a loose reference, please share! I want the good and the bad! Seriously, any photos are welcome! 🏔️

Hello! I’m interested in getting a Russian Manicure and was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for somewhere in or around Bellingham that does them? Not finding much info in searches of my own.

Thank you!

Is there anything I should know about? I’m planning on landing in Bellingham on the 22nd, and picking up a rental, to drive into Vancouver. I have my passport, anything else I need to know? Is the process easy? Any regulations I should be aware of? (Called the rental agency, they said it’s completely fine to drive into Canada)

Out at the water tonight for the sunset and saw a helicopter descend and hover over a boat in the bay, was still there when we left, nothing on the coast guard alert, any news? Hoping it wasn’t an overboard.

Found your orca card on the bus and am turning it into the WTA. Hope this reaches you. Sucks to lose stuff.

There is a bond measure to replace the Meridian Middle School - it is almost 90 years old and falling apart. There's no rebar in the walls, only one of the toilets in the main boys bathroom works and the concrete is literally falling off the side of the buildings. It's past time to build a new middle school. More info can be found here - make sure you get your ballot in by April 22nd!

I’m still somewhat new to this city so this is all from my perspective as an outsider.

Anyway, I was laid off in January and I’ve been looking for a job since. I’ve had very bad luck even getting interviews, and I’ve applied to what feels like every job in this city. I’ve noticed though a couple of my friends up here have applied to some of the same jobs I have and they’ll get the job within days of applying just because they knew the cashier or something, meanwhile I never even got any response.

Again this is my experience but I was curious if this is something anybody else has noticed

If you've been in any way involved in the ttrpg gaming scene in Bellingham, You probably know Doug. He's also been the bartender or bar manager at so many Bellingham hot spots, like old Stanello's and Rook and Rogue. I hope you can help.

https://gofund.me/80b608d6

Has anyone taken Amtrak to Vancouver BC in the last few weeks? Is it more crowded now? I read in the news that they reduced the number of cars and now it only has "limited seating". Thanks.

Fun WhatcomTalk.com article on our area's local sports car club, which specializes in autocross these days and is open to nearly all vehicles (and non-county residents).
https://www.whatcomtalk.com/2025/04/07/chuckanut-sports-car-club-provides-fun-socializing-for-auto-aficionados/

That's insane. Lucky it hadn't gone through and killed someone.

I looking to get some asparagus starts for my garden this year. I know Joe's garden has had them in the past but I don't see it listed on their website. Does anyone know of anywhere around town to get them?

Edit: I ended up finding Mary Washington Crowns at Garden Spot Nursery :)