I periodically pay our water bill in person at City Hall. The staff is always efficient and very…read morefriendly.

Absolutely go here to get your vehicle registered vs. the other registration place. No lines for…read morethe most part, the people are friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient, and supposedly it is slightly cheaper here. Plus easier parking! Just keep in mind that you need to bring cash or check, not even debit, to avoid an additional fee.

Heartless, biased and if you make one mistake you can become homeless almost immediately and…read moreprevented from having the opportunity to obtain affordable housing for the rest of your life

The Bellingham and Whatcom Housing Authority has an on-going problem with bedbug infestation with…read morewhich they refuse to deal properly. I live in Lincoln Square on York Street in downtown Bellingham. I have lived in this building quietly for 12 years. Some years ago the building became infested with bedbugs. It took several years for the infestation to reach my apartment. My apartment has been infested for 20 months as of this writing since February, 2017. For the first 4 months of the infestation they sent in an "inspector" twice who did a cursory inspection and proclaimed that there were no bedbugs in my apartment. When I trapped 3 bedbugs in an empty pill bottle in late May, 2017 their "inspector" acknowledged the infestation but refused to spray or take any other action for 3 full months. Only when I threatened to sue the Housing Authority in September, 2017 did they begin periodic spraying which, because they had allowed the infestation to explode for 7 months, was ineffective. I have developed new health problems and had old ones made more serious because of the bedbug bites. Because I have demanded effective measures to exterminate these pests the Housing Authority has resorted to lies, distortions, bullying, malicious withholding of needed repairs and blaming me, the victim, for the infestation. They have plainly decided that it is cheaper to evict me on trumped up grounds than to take responsibility for the infestation and eliminate it. All tenants have a legal right to appeal adverse actions by the Housing Authority but they have denied me that right repeatedly and then denied that they did so. At this point they refuse to spray at all or at very long intervals of 4 to 7 weeks, a period that allows the bedbugs to breed new generations, and refuse to make repairs for dangerous mold and a broken ceiling in my bathroom. I now find anywhere from 1 to 3 or more bedbugs crawling on my body during the day because the Housing Authority has allows the infestation to explode out of control. I find multiple bites on my body each morning when I wake. Public Housing is a boon and a necessity for those if us who are poor, elderly and/or disabled. The Housing Authority has an obligation under law to maintain a safe and healthful environment in its buildings. You could not prove that they are serious about that obligation from the treatment that I have received at their hands. I strongly suggest that if you or a loved one needs public housing you tread warily before you subject yourself or anyone about whom you sincerely care to the vagaries of the staff of the Bellingham and Whatcom Housing Authority. You will be at grave risk if you are not careful in dealing with this agency.

This library doesn't seem to have changed since I was a wee one looking through children's books, a…read moreteenager coming to take a look at free magazines available, and even as an adult doing research for a class. The daily story times are engaging and fun, consistently packed and with staff that are full of energy, smiles and at the ready to clap and cheer for everyone! A great selection of books, especially for children and youth, taking up two floors!

I was amazed how easy it wad to use the Bellingham public library! It's easy to search books online…read moreand put hold on books if needed. Their self-checkout system is very simple to use. While the building (the downtown location) is old, the books are very well organized and kept clean. My only "complaint" is their hours on the weekend. They are only open from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday. Otherwise, "I Love My Library"!

Found the court house to be generally clean with only a couple exceptions. Like most court houses…read moreit was subdivided into "court rooms", each having a few bench seats and a judge. The restrooms were average, but there wasn't a line, so that was a plus. There wasn't any food or beverages available, so keep in mind to bring your own.

Great judge. So nice. Was a little worried at first as it was open seating, but my name was…read moreeventually called and my case was heard. I'm unsure if I would want to return, but if I ever do have a noise complaint again this is my top choice.

Lovely walk on a warm summer day. Tons of cute dogs to watch as they enjoy a walk with their…read morehumans. Nice to walk out and back from Fairhaven area while sipping a latte.

Great boardwalk for a walk. We walked it today, staying at the Chrysalis Hotel. The boardwalk was…read moredefinitely bust today but a great walk we had after being in the car most of the day.

Here we are, at the 1,000th review…read more What better way to ring it in is to review my hometown, Bellingham, Washington, where I was born, raised, and spent a majority of my life? It's known as the "City of Subdued Enthusiasm," but my enthusiasm can't be subdued. It's really the perfect location -- 45 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. and 90 miles north of Seattle ... not to small, not too big. I grew up overlooking Bellingham Bay, and seeing it up close and personal at Boulevard Park. It's a great mix of people. About 20 of the 80k in the town come from Western Washington University. That means a big chunk of the town is gone in the summer, when the rain disappears and it's 70 degrees and sunny for about 90 days. The Fairhaven District -- although not as hippy as it once was -- is still a great area, with famed Village Books that intermingles with the Colophon Cafe (and their great sandwiches and soups). It's also got amazing parks and trails for walking and biking. Even in the dead of winter, the mild high thirties make almost any day great for a walk. So, if you're thinking of moving to Bellingham, I highly recommend it. I love going back and can't wait to move back (someday, hopefully soon)! Still, after all these years, it's a great place!

Went to Bellingham the first time in my life and it was such an incredible experience! I was given…read morethis choose your own adventure guide by who I believe was a local or someone who went there for college and it was filled with fun recommendations and activities to do. I was taken through the scenic Chuckanut Drive and experienced the wonders of the very unique flavors at Mallard Ice Cream. Next door at Little Cheerful Cafe had some of the best house made hot sauce I've ever tasted (very spicy!), and had some delicious ground cherry tomatoes from the local farmer's market. I got to see the famous Acid Ball (unfortunately not at night when it reflects) and had the pleasure of visiting the cute shops in Fairhaven and the cozy bookstore over there. Also got to see some deer on the Western Washington University campus! So cool! This was such a great guide and it's so beautiful over there, I'm definitely going to need to visit again and explore more of what it has to offer!

USPS clerks here friendly and helpful. Usually no wait, much easier and quicker than other area POs.read more

This is a small post office counter in a gas station, so don't expect much, but service was…read morefriendly and they're open on Saturdays! Due to its size there is only one employee working at a time, so the line can get quite long, but that seems to be true at almost every post office these days. Letter sent from here on a Saturday and arrived across the country the next Tuesday... not bad for 55¢!