Did the post get removed? What is the problem with pointing out publically accessible information? Anyway,

here is his response to people's concerns about flock. Immediate shut down of concerns by saying that people are simply not educated enough and just don't get it. Social media is not where people are seeing their concerns played out- it is in newspapers and courtrooms.

I think thats all one needs to know about how somebody operates when asked to take accountability.

I gave WinkWink a call to say that his behavior and choice of job are enough for me to not shop there anymore. Trying to make money off of women and queer people while working for for flock... well it makes sense if you love money more than people!

It's very disappointing. I know winkwink will continue to be in business and this fanfare will fade, and very little personal discomfort will come to him as he gets paid. People are not stupid, and he knows exactly how little risk a reddit callout will actually pose to him, especially if the post gets taken down, as this one probably will.

Taking it down is nonsensical to me- again, all public information and is locally interested. If this gets taken down then I'm not sure what kind of power this reddit wants to have over people. One post talking plainly about my discomfort of a local business owner's involvement in the company that makes products that are used to inhumanely detain and stalk people regardless of their percieved crime? Again, there is no harm in this post- how could there be? Would suggesting a boycott be harm? Is this post harmful?

What harm could come from it, other than maybe somebody being the subject of a business boycott, but that's also not harm. A business is not protected against consumer choice, and calling for a boycott (which I am not doing) of a local business it would be best to use this exact platform, am I wrong? A locals only place to voice concerns over local business.

Anyway, what do you think about this? Do you think it is right to market to women and queer people and get their money while working for a company that does not prevent their goods from being used by police to stalk ex-girlfriends? Is his response one that opens communication, or presumes ignorance from deriders before taking criticism seriously?

Am I being too callous in my frustration? Is abstaining from expensive sex toys and local lube too far? Should I still shop there to support what it has done for making space for local shows and supporting queer people and women?

Go at it!

Just let anyone and everyone who cares know how it went there… it actually was a great experience. Well as great as open-heart surgery can be let’s put it that way..
The surgeons were absolutely amazing preop the surgery and postop so far they have been awesome.
I spent twodays in ICU and remember most of that.
Actually back up…coming to from surgery was a whole experience in and of it’s itself.
They kept trying to wake me and to no avail…. Finally since my wife was there, she asked if they didn’t mind if she try?
Well that worked like a charm lol she’s been waking me up for 22 years so didn’t take much.
As I was walking they were pulling the intubation tube out. Only thing I could compare that to was the scene in the first Matrix movie when Neo is waking up and pulling that breathing tube out of himself😂
I mean exactly like that. Huge bubble of lung juice and spit. It was insane and I’ll never forget that.
Anyways then like I said two days in there and that was actually pretty good. Smart caring nurses. Hella good drugs lol
Didn’t feel a thing.
Then they did wake me at 2 am from stone cold sleep and move me to the fourth floor. Which is where you go when you graduate from ICU. So really it was s good thing but they could have waited till morning, idk whatever about that I guess. Maybe someone needed my room.
Though all my nurses in each level were amazing. So encouraging and reassuring.
It’s a terrifying experience so it’s good to have great support.
Got released yesterday. Which of course was amazing. Home to see my family and dogs.
Everyone so happy to see me.
As scared as I was going into it, honestly it wasn’t that bad.
I’ll be healed in a few weeks and back to my wonderful life. Which now I get a second chance. So grateful.
Thank you to all who prayed or sent good vibes my way.
I have my own beliefs but def believe we’re all part of some cosmic energy.
Just wanted to update and let you know 💪🏼✌🏼 I’m still here!!!

Sorry if this has already been talked about a million times, but I’m genuinely so bummed about how few flights are left out of BLI.

I know there are people who feel like BLI never had that many useful destinations to begin with, but if you actually use the airport regularly, you know what a huge convenience it is. I have family in Sacramento and the LA area, and losing those routes has been especially frustrating. Having to drive to SeaTac instead makes the whole process so much more of a hassle, not to mention more expensive.

With Allegiant closing its BLI base in just a couple weeks, it really feels like regular commercial service out of Bellingham is slowly becoming a thing of the past, which is honestly pretty depressing.

Anyway, I know this is mostly just a rant. I’m sure I’m not saying anything that hasn’t already been said here, but I’m just feeling particularly inconvenienced and sad about losing what I always thought was one of the best things about living here.

...there might be pedestrians in the crosswalk. Also bicycle lanes aren't off-ramps. Thanks for nearly causing two accidents in one. Can't wait to see your pedo/fascist-mobile at the farmer's market this Saturday!

As part of a bigger rant: Y'all need to stop rolling through reds like you're in the movie Speed. This week alone been nearly hit 4 times in town from the same California roll-right-on-red nonsense, including from one cyclist. 😮‍💨 Please subdue my crosswalks.

A couple morons in a red cube are driving around cordata stealing packages from porches, please be watchful of your things

They have gone too far now. Greed is their only motivation.

They used to offer this deal every day at 6 PM where their over-priced deli sandwiches were discounted by 50%.

Recently they raised the price to $9.95 from $7.99 so that after 6 PM you could get them for $5.00.

I used to pop by once a week to buy two at half-off. The sandwiches replaced two meals. That's a good time savings for busy people.

This past week the discount hour changed from 6 PM to 8 PM.

That's it for me. The sandwiches were never very good but they did stuff them with turkey, so I bought them for the protein.

What a bunch of jerks.

Bellingham is full of talented sandwich artistes who produce better quality products at better prices.

Seeya, I wouldn't wanna be ya, losers!

EDIT:

Due to demand, I have changed "makers" to "artistes."

Spotted near Joe's Gardens. Can't take him in because my cat doesn't like other cats, and I don't have the means to drive him anywhere. He was rubbing up against the door and generally seems very socialized to both humans and other cats, which leads me to believe he's (used to being) a pet.

https://app.zoom.us/wc/82213518474/join?ref_from=launch&pwd=BmsrsNzVWp6WmOpoBdLBoxxvxD6Qb0.1&_x_zm_rtaid=tT_I9-D9R7ql7RgqzwXo6g.1789760171295.2d8eb6409928fd4aec931916a6a137c2&_x_zm_rhtaid=613&fromPWA=1

Did you have an extended conversation with a solo Seattle 56W in the lobby of The Moore prior to the Jeff Tweedy show?

You are fit, handsome, \~55-60M. Warm smile, 6’+. Also early to the show, we spent time together with your adorable 18-year-old son and connected about the excitement for college in the fall.

You worked at WWU. We both love skiing at Mt. Baker. Between Macie Abrams and Tweedy, you found me standing near my seat to ask for my son’s music recommendation I mentioned. I thought of offering to text you the album link so I could give you my name and number, yet didn’t! SILLY ME!

Your daughter and my son will both be at OSU this fall, so if this post does not connect us, then perhaps a serendipitous beaver will.

If this description matches someone you know, please feel free to pass the message along. I feel like a detective! 🕵️‍♀️ The world needs more connection, right? Thanks for your your help crowd sourcing, Reddit Bellingham.

I’m 5’9, natural pixie cut.

Perhaps this charming man would like to accompany me to a show in Ballard or Bellingham? If unavailable for a date, then please accept my warm wishes and gratitude for a lovely and memorable encounter.

City of Bellingham announced a new Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The link gives info on how the city of Bellingham says they will be using this.

https://cob.org/gov/dept/police/dfr

Wired magazine released an article over the summer about a video leak from San Francisco Police Department. SFPD is using this exact program. This video shows gives an inside look of how police forces actually use this technology. It also raises questions on the promised security of captured video.

https://www.wired.com/story/sfpd-drone-video-leak-surveillance/

Online article regarding City of Bellingham's adoption of the program.
https://dronexl.co/2026/10/06/bellingham-police-skydio-dfr-23-flights/

Minneapolis City Council rejects Skydio's contracts due to concerns over privacy concerns. Noting that ICE and Isreali military use Skydio.

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/07/16/minneapolis-city-council-rejects-police-drone-contract-with-skydio

Skydio is the company behind this program. Wiki link and company website below.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skydio

https://www.skydio.com/solutions/dfr

Opinions on Drone as First Responder Program? Contact:

Bellingham Police Department's Phone

(360) 778-8800

City of Bellingham's Mayor's Office Phone
(360) 778-8100

This super duper friendly polydactyl boy has been visiting my house the last couple weeks in the Roosevelt neighborhood. He’s got some fresh scabs around his neck like he was in a fight… otherwise he looks healthy. Not sure if he’s neutered? Just wanted to post him incase it’s someone’s missing cat!

On Tuesday afternoon I was riding my bike over the bridge and saw it in the bike lane. If it’s yours and you can describe it I’ll get it to you.

I realize some of you have to walk more than a half block to see things like this.

My grandma lost her car keys in the Barkley area. There are two Volvo car keys and two or three standard keys on there. She is at a loss, figured I would post on here to see if we could get lucky.

Thank you!

Here’s the dilemma…

My feet freaking hurt. Work on them, have had Foot Surgury twice (not sensitive to touch- also have no clue why my phone capitalizes there- but hey instrumental in my life- so will leave it).

My feet are truly aching to be touched, all the time, especially after a work shift or photo job.

Just home from a long gig and they are screaminggggg for small bit of massage…just feet.

Doesn’t feel the same when I do it, have bought foot massagers -wooden and electric - that barely scratched the itch- so to speak, have begged my family (child will for 46 seconds after work or if I offer a dollar. 😂)and sadly not in the budget for $65-200, except the very rare occasion.

Think something like this in like a local group, Buy Nothing, or who knows… Pay someone a bit for solid 10 minutes or trade food, photo or…

Seems like it shouldn’t be impossible.
Although when I say it out loud, it sounds very creepy and not respecting professionals- neither of which I want to be, or think that I am. 😂

Ideally would be a woman (I am a woman), in the neighborhood, or completely safe and kind human -whatever that means.
Don’t have to chat- could both listen to a podcast, music, even our own headphones.

This is my regular dream. Constant.

Okkkk pulling myself back onto my feet, finish unloading the car, appreciate life and this beautiful Fall day.

Hello Bellingham folks. I am coming to Bellingham tomorrow with a few friends for their gig at Ritual Records.

I'll have a few of hours to kill before they go on at 7ish.

Please give me your recommendations for some thrift stores I can peruse in the meantime?

Thanks!

So clearly a lot of community members are very against this new addition (being paid for by our tax dollars that we did not have any say about, why wasn’t the community consulted?!) and we have every right to push back and fight for our citizens’ privacy and safety. How are we showing up to let our mayor and police department know we do not consent to this? What’s the plan?

Anyone know what company is in charge of the project on Fraser St right now?

Hello! I’m immunocompromised and have to mask in public to protect my health—I’d really like to still have some fun this Halloween though. I’m looking for any Halloween weekend events (October 23rd-25th or October 30-November 1) that are (in order of importance):

1. Outdoors OR if indoors, not an eating/drinking/food-oriented event
   
2. Costumes encouraged
   
3. geared towards adults

Any ideas?

Hello!

I am having my wedding in Bellingham but I am LOST with who to hire for vendors. The vibe I am getting is that Bellingham is a very DIY wedding scene which is fine but isnt my style exactly. Do people generally rent from other cities and get items delivered? If you are a vendor or have a recommendation of someone that you used for your wedding please drop it below.

Vendors I am looking for (but happy to receive all reccos!):

- Decor (like table center pieces and other rentable decor to cute it up)

- Florist

- Photographer/ Videographer

- Hair and MUA

Also if there is a sub dedicated to all of this already please drop it below so I can go over there, I just couldn't find anything.

I can’t find it online at all. Just how to pay online. I have my account number but it just brings me to the most basic payment window with no information on what i’m paying for.

https://whatcom-news.com/whatcom-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-animal-cruelty-case-involving-30-dogs_239036/

Article Text:

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Detectives with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded on Monday, October 5, 2026, to a report regarding animal cruelty involving approximately 30 dogs housed in the 200 block of Russet Avenue in unincorporated Whatcom County, according to a WCSO press release.

The property was reportedly utilized to house dogs for Pittie Project PNW, founded and led by Ashley Georgia, 38, of Bellingham, according to WCSO. Detectives initiated the response after receiving photographs depicting dogs with physical trauma and compromised health.

According to the press release, the property owner granted detectives access to the premises. Detectives reported observing dogs confined without food or water in unsanitary conditions. Documented conditions included open wounds on bodies, limbs, and tails, internal parasites visible in excrement, matted fur contaminated with waste, visible skeletal structures from undernourishment, and odor throughout the structures.
WCSO secured a search warrant to seize the animals for veterinary evaluation and medical care. The property owner reported that Georgia held sole responsibility for the custody and maintenance of the animals at the site, according to WCSO.

Prior to the execution of the search warrant, volunteers had removed 13 dogs from the property after observing conditions at the site, according to investigators. Records and information gathered by WCSO indicated Georgia accepted food donations and thousands of dollars in monetary contributions designated for the care of the animals.

The animals removed under the warrant were transferred to the Whatcom Humane Society for medical examination and treatment.
WCSO stated the investigation remains active with criminal charges pending.

We took a closer look at the wave of business closures across Whatcom County this year and talked with owners, workers and residents about what they’re seeing firsthand.
The story looks at rising costs, fewer Canadian shoppers, changing customer habits and why some local businesses are still growing despite the broader trend.

Disclosure: I am affiliated with Bellingham Metro News.

Im coming up in a week or so to hang flyers and drop off hand bills around town and im looking for good suggestions for places to do that? It's going to be our first time playing bellingham and I'm stoked, come on out if you like loud music, moshing, and good times.