Port of Bellingham | 48°45’26.584”N 122°29’45.426”W | Whatcom County
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Commissioner Briefings
Commissioner Briefings highlights recent updates on Port of Bellingham activities, based on weekly staff reports and Commission materials. These summaries are not exhaustive, but reflect a selection of updates I’ve chosen to share to help make ongoing work across the Port more accessible.
Allegiant has announced it will close its crew base at Bellingham International Airport (BLI) in November 2026. The airline has confirmed that all existing routes and flight service will continue.
This change reflects an internal operational decision by the airline, driven by broader economic and industry conditions. The airport will continue working with Allegiant while focusing on maintaining and expanding air service at BLI.
The Port received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its 2024 financial report.
This award recognizes governments that go beyond minimum accounting requirements to produce reports demonstrating transparency and full disclosure. The Port has received this recognition annually since 1992.
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $14 million in funding across eleven recipients—four public and seven private—including Bellingham Cold Storage (BCS), operated by Lineage.
BCS received $1,550,000 for cargo-handling equipment, including nine drayage chassis, top pick machines, and a shrink-wrapping system. The Port provided a letter of support for the application, backing continued investment in local maritime jobs and freight capacity.
Let’s Connect
Community perspectives help inform my work and decision-making, and I welcome the opportunity to connect. Schedule a meeting in-person or online to share ideas, ask questions, or discuss port-related topics.
Land Acknowledgment
I live and work on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including Lummi Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe, who have lived in the region from time immemorial. I acknowledge the Tribes’ treaty rights, as well as our responsibility to uphold them, and I am grateful for the Tribes’ enduring care and protection of the lands and waterways.
