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WTA Expands and Improves Bus Service Beginning June 15

Beginning Sunday, June 15, Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) will introduce new service to several areas and improve service to several others.

Highlights of the service expansion include:

● More frequent service to the Bellingham Waterfront:

○ Route 47 will travel between Downtown Bellingham and Squalicum Harbor every 30 minutes, connecting riders to Squalicum Harbor, the Granary, the Portal Village, and other waterfront destinations.

Pace Rubadeau: Trumpeter, Curator of the First Friday Busking Program

From My Bellingham Now article by Sam Kristofferson June 4, 2025 10:00 am

If you take a walk through downtown Bellingham on the first Friday of the month, you may hear the sound of live music echoing down the bustling streets as the sun begins to set.

These musicians are curated and booked by one man: Pace Rubadeau, a trumpet player and cornerstone of the Bellingham music scene.

Since moving to Bellingham 10 years ago, Rubadeau has made a unique impact on not just the music community but on the lives of thousands of Bellingham residents.

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Downtown Sounds Returns for 21st Anniversary Season

The Downtown Bellingham Partnership (DBP) is excited to announce the lineup and several new attractions for the 21st annual Downtown Sounds, featuring free live music in the Arts District on five Wednesdays from July 9 to August 6, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This all-ages event transforms five blocks of Bay, Holly, and Prospect Streets into a lively hub of music, food, and activity, featuring an electrifying mix of funk, soul, and reggae music from national headliners and regional openers to the outdoor stage.

Guidelines for weather protection in outdoor dining spaces.

Alter or weatherize an outdoor service area using updated guidelines from the City of Bellingham.

BusinessDBPOctober 15, 2020