Bellingham Scoop: January 15th

Good morning, Bellingham! It’s January 15th! Good morning, and before I wake you up with some local news and an awesome looking house I have to ask you for help. Yes, It’s hard to admit, but….

I NEED YOUR HELP!

Send me your tips, events and news you want shared. Share with me in TWO ways:

To get some help, maybe we try to make this interesting.. here’s a poll:

That’s it.. back to your regularly scheduled news:. Thank you :)

Today’s Events:

• [SOLD OUT] Ski Tuning Workshop – Wednesday the 15th @ 7PM $20. This one is FULL, so here is your reminder to get the next slot. Feb 19th @7PM - Link for February’s session here.

This Week’s Must-Dos:

• Arrested Development Trivia @ Mallard Ice Cream: It’s the final countdown! This Thursday, January 16th, at 7 PM, Mallard Ice Cream is throwing their last-ever "Arrested Development" trivia night. Grab your Blue Man Group, brush up on your Bluth-isms, and head to 1323 Railroad Avenue for a night of laughs, ice cream, and maybe a little light treason. Details

• [FREE] Movie Night @ Backcountry Essential (1417 N State St.): Thursday 16th @ 6:15pm. Two documentaries: Ivy Eyes: A short documentary by Whatcom Million Trees Project and Common Ground: how sustainable farming can heal both our planet and our communities.

Community Alert for a missing teen

Please see the Washington State Patrol Missing Indigenous Person bulletin for 15-year-old Ariel Feliciano. She was last seen on 1-13-25, at approximately 9:20 p.m. in the 1700 block of Ellis St. in Bellingham. Ariel was wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray adidas pants, gray and red Air Jordan shoes, carrying a black/gray camo backpack.

She left the area as the passenger in an early 2000's dark blue Honda Civic or Accord.

If you know where Ariel is or see her, please call 9-1-1. You can also submit a tip in the following ways:

online - www.cob.org/tips

phone - 360-778-8611

Parking Rules Revamped: Bellingham Drops Minimum Parking Requirements

Starting Jan. 28, Bellingham will no longer require developers and homeowners to include a minimum number of parking spaces in new projects. The City Council approved this interim ordinance on Jan. 13, aiming to address the housing crisis by freeing up land for more housing instead of parking.

🏡 Why It Matters

• Housing Boost: Developers can prioritize housing over parking, lowering costs and creating more units.

• Homeowner Perks: Convert your garage into an ADU without worrying about parking.

• Environmental Benefits: Supports denser development, reduces sprawl, and aligns with climate goals.

A full write up of this was posted earlier today by us here (including the YouTube video).

New Listing Alert (dibs!): Luxury Living on Chandler Parkway

I think once a week it’d be fun to look at the real estate listing and share. Heck, aren’t we all loving to browse and dream anyways…?

Well, there’s a new gem in town—and this one’s perched high above Barkley Village with views so good, they might just spoil you for life. 3161 Chandler Parkway, the kind of home that makes me want to say, “Yes, I’ll have my morning coffee while gazing at the San Juan Islands.”

The Details:

• Price: $1,975,000 (or, as I like to call it, the “dream home” bracket).

• Space: 3,657 sq ft of wow-worthy living, including 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.

• Features: Hardwood floors, quartz countertops, sleek walnut cabinetry, and yes—a steam shower for those "treat yourself" moments.

• Convenience: Main-level living with a bonus second primary suite downstairs, accessible by stairs or an elevator (because why not?).

• Outdoor Bliss: A partially covered deck with stunning views of downtown, Bellingham Bay, and beyond.

Why It’s “The One” I’ll be dreaming about for a while:

This home isn’t just a place to live; it’d be a lifestyle upgrade (I’m using a Matthew McConaughey accent). With Barkley Village just down the hill, you’re a stone’s throw from all the coffee, dining, and shopping you could want—plus some epic sunset vibes to top it off.

I couldn’t find a picture of the elevator, but for all the photos — go visit the home or check out the Redfin here.