In my travels through Whatcom county, I decided to stop here since I needed fuel. I quickly found…read moreout as well that sadly Nooksack no longer has a post office :( So, to mark that I had been in the town, I took my pic in front of the city hall. The town is very well kept though, as well as the City Hall itself. There is a little park in the middle of town that is cute and it reminds me a bit of Orting. Anyway, Nooksack is just a hop skip and a jump to the Canadian border so it's nice to see such a well kept town to welcome all of our neighbors to the north.

The staff at this facility were OUTSTANDING! We are moving to Washington from out of state and…read moreneeded new license plates. They were patient, helpful, and considerate in assisting us, and were just as helpful in a follow-up call. Great people!

the ladies who work here are so so kind and truly want to help, the registration office on lakeway…read moreis the complete opposite, go here for renewing your registration !!

You want the VIP PASS for crossing the international border well you gotta stop here for it!…read more NEXUS enrollment system is easy to navigate and yes it can take some time so patience is a virtue but you can't place a price on the value this place gives you... Have zero complaints about the process or the employees! Thanks for making crossing borders easier!

My original review was six years ago. Six years ago, it was very easy to get an appointment for my…read moreNexus interview. Currently, I have two children and a spouse that are ready for the interview process and it's been months and we have had no luck getting appointments. Yes, I get online every first and third Monday of the month. I sign in at 8 o'clock and consistently check check check check check till 9:30am and no appointments come up for Nexus in Blaine Washington. This has been a nightmare of a situation. We have family in Canada and go to Canada multiple times a month. We are a family that would benefit highly from having our Nexus interview processing done for all family members in our household. I feel like this process is near to impossible to complete at this time when it's impossible to get an interview appointment.

In the last few days, the BPD has posted several notices about the shooting last March on the…read moreBoardwalk in Boulevard Park. They have arrested a suspect. The shooting happened at 4:05am with no witnesses. I cannot imagine the amount of work and number of hours spent on the investigation. What great work and dedication. I am so thankful for the BPD. I offer my total appreciation and respect. Thank you again.

I have never had to call the police before last night, when a man tried to open my car door and…read morethen threw a rock at my window. I was really shaken up by it, and waited for the officers to arrive before I would get out to go into the building as the man kept wandering away but back again. Three officers came to my car, and waved rather than knocking. They were incredibly reassuring, cordial, and genuine. They even politely joked about my "guard dog" as she tried to play with the officers. They watched me as I went into work and looked for the man, I saw at least three squad cars. This was a very scary experience for me, but the Bellingham Police came to keep me safe very quickly, and were incredibly kind to me. I'm grateful for them and I wish I could do more to thank the officers who protected me, and try to protect the city. I wish I hadn't been so shaken up, I would have asked their names or read their uniforms. Thank you, to all of the Bellingham Police Officers.

God Bless America is what I say! These ladies & gentleman do an amazing job protecting us at the…read moreCanadian Border! Ya sometimes the process gets complicated yet it was always for my safety when crossing... Parenting a great nation is a tough job and those extra questions they ask you can be annoying but it's for our own good. I always on good behavior when dealing with the Customs people. Frankly being stripe searched or my cavity checked out is not something I fancy, nor my automobile disassembled. So always be nice to Customs & Border agents...

Agent Petersen (I am not sure if I got the name right, she had a personal pizza for lunch), was…read moreengaging, professional and made our visit for our nexus cards to be thoroughly enjoyable! Have a great week!

I spent years living and working in Bellingham, Washington, and despite all the praise the city…read morereceives, I am leaving with one overwhelming feeling: relief. I arrived expecting the welcoming, community oriented city that people constantly talk about. Instead, I found a place that often felt closed off, performative, and surprisingly difficult to connect with. As someone whose job required me to spend years interacting with thousands of local residents, schools, parents, businesses, community organizations, and young adults throughout Whatcom County, I had a front-row seat to the culture. The longer I stayed, the more disappointed I became. Bellingham has built an identity around being inclusive, progressive, and compassionate. Those words are repeated constantly. Unfortunately, I found that many people were far more interested in being perceived that way than actually living those values. There was often a noticeable gap between what people said and how they treated others who were outside their social circles or who held different views. One of the most frustrating aspects of living here was how difficult it was to build genuine relationships. People were usually polite enough on the surface, but many interactions felt transactional or guarded. Established social groups seemed uninterested in welcoming newcomers, and years of living in the community often felt no different than the day I arrived. For a city that talks endlessly about community, I found remarkably little of it. The culture also felt deeply judgmental. There was a strong sense that certain opinions, lifestyles, careers, and backgrounds were considered acceptable while others were quietly looked down upon. The judgment was rarely direct. Instead, it came through passive aggression, social exclusion, and subtle condescension. Disagreement was often treated as a moral failing rather than a normal part of living in a diverse society. What made this especially disappointing was the contrast between the people and the place itself. The scenery is incredible. The mountains are breathtaking. The waterfront is beautiful. The trails, forests, and islands are some of the best I have ever experienced. Nearly every visitor who came to see us understood immediately why people fall in love with the area. The problem was that the beauty of the landscape could only compensate so much for the culture surrounding it. Bellingham often struck me as a city completely convinced of its own virtue. Criticism was not welcomed. Self-reflection seemed rare. Many residents appeared convinced they lived in a uniquely enlightened community while displaying the same flaws found everywhere else. The difference was that those flaws were frequently hidden behind carefully crafted appearances. After years of investing my time in the community, volunteering at local events, working with schools, participating in public activities, and trying to build meaningful connections, my lasting impression is not one of warmth or belonging. It is a feeling that Bellingham cares far more about maintaining its reputation than examining whether that reputation is deserved. As my family prepares to leave, I find myself surprisingly emotional. Not because I am sad to be leaving the city itself, but because I wanted so badly to love it. The Pacific Northwest landscape delivered everything I hoped for. The community did not. I will miss the mountains. I will miss the water. I will miss the forests. I will miss the sunsets over the bay. What I will not miss is the culture that turned one of the most beautiful places in America into one of the easiest places I have ever left behind.

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!

The Chamber is a vital part of our community for business advocacy. On top of this they are…read moreconstantly working to beautify our community through projects like the pink flower baskets and provide amazing community events like the Ferndale Street Festival!

An amazing group of caring people assisting businesses in a great city. The chamber hosts community…read moreevents, fantastic networking opportunities and helps beautify Ferndale.

Joining the Air Force was honestly the best decision I've ever made. Sergeant Glass is such a great…read morerecruiter! Helped me with everything to get where I am now!

Recruiting office is in transition from previous recruiter to new recruiter. In the meantime, folks…read morecan call 360-320-1047 to speak with the closest recruiter in Oak Harbor. New recruiter projected to be in place by February 2021.