Patti Goethals Rowlson

A friend's daughter has been missing since Nov. 24. She has four children and a family that is incredibly worried. Last seen in Mount Vernon, Washington. Please share. #SkagitCounty #WhatcomCounty #BurlingtonWA #Anacortes #MissingPerson #Washington

I agree! #SaveTheEmdash 😁

Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington tax on advertising is illegal • Washington State Standard Comcast is suing to block a new Washington law imposing sales tax on advertising services. The law is set to take effect Oct. 1.

Senate Bill 5814 is a hot mess that creates a time-tracking nightmare for small businesses like mine.

“Singling out one segment of the ad economy for this kind of discriminatory treatment is the wrong way to address the state’s fiscal needs ...” washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/09/15/c... #WAState

If you haven't been to a Bellingham Bells game, you are missing out on a great summer activity. #sobellingham #baseball #summervibes

Sunset Square is going to be a ghost town for a while. 😬

There is a growing gnome village hidden in the forest atop Barkley Village. Have you seen it? #Secret #HiddenGem #BellinghamWA

Branded Content 101: What it is and why it brings meaningful results If you’re a marketer and have never heard the term branded content before, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not behind.

Marketing tip: Branded content isn’t about pushing products—it’s about pulling people in. It builds stronger connections, deeper trust and long-term brand loyalty. bellinghampr.com/branded-cont...

The new RV resort in Mount Vernon is interesting. Sounds like it has all of the bells and whistles glampers would like to have.

I wanted to leave a review—until they asked four times. When it comes to asking for those reviews, how much is too much?

Have you ever felt pressured to leave a review? What did you do? Here's a recent experience I had: bellinghampr.com/i-wanted-to-...

😍 #home

Today was a great day for a hike to Fragrance Lake! 💚 #bellingham

Three women who didn't come in last at the United Way cornhole tournament, Bellingham, WA

I participated in the United Way cornhole fundraiser tournament Saturday. We entered the event thinking we'd gracefully accept last place. Surprisingly, we didn't. It was fun!

Can you purchase one pair of diabetic slippers for a elderly person in Whatcom County? a.co/8teK1Hn

#lyndenwa #bellingham #eldercare #nonprofitgiving #clothingforcare

What a show!

Current conditions over Bellingham, WA. #wawx #shareyourweather #bellinghamwa

A nursing home in Lynden, Washington needs help providing basic clothing for residents in need. Join me in purchasing an item from their wish list if you can. 💙https://chcclynden.org/clothing-for-care/

#nonprofit #givingback #whatcom #lyndenwa #agingservices #longtermcare

I spied something in the forest that I've never seen before. 🕵️‍♀️ Apparently, it's called Giromitra (False Morel), but I am going to refer to it as alien brains. 👽🧠 #bellingham

"When PR content isn’t optimized for search, it fades fast."

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Beautiful! #home

Thanks for connecting with me here, Nina. I added you to my Whatcom County list--trying to build that out as locals join Bluesky. :)

Big changes at SPARK Museum: See what’s in store for 2025 SPARK Museum has announced the construction of a new rotating gallery that will offer curious visitors a fresh perspective on history and invention.

Helping Whatcom County businesses and nonprofits like SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention share news—that’s what I do. 🙂 bellinghampr.com/feature-busi...

#PR #publicity #localbusinessnews

Lynden, WA nursing home needs emergency clothing for residents who don't have family or friends to purchase for them. Can you help?

Donating pre-selected clothing items is very easy. (I bought some today.) 💙
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My friends at Ritter Dirt & Asphalt are #hiring a construction laborer and a heavy equipment operator in Whatcom County. www.indeed.com/cmp/Ritter-D...

Today was a productive work day followed by a 45-minute walk in a mossy, drippy forest. That was magic. How was your day? 🙂🌧️🌲

I've been an Airbnb host for 11 years and have watched the market evolve. The town my property is in changed zoning rules in 2019--restricting most in the city limits to stays of 30+ days. That action definitely did not make housing more available or "affordable," however that word is defined.

Local reporters are often looking for stories that connect with their audience. Here are three types of business news that may be worth pitching to a journalist in Whatcom County: bellinghampr.com/sharing-loca...

Press release: “Adding a rotating gallery gives us the opportunity to showcase more of our collection in the future,” said Abby Whatley, director of programs at SPARK Museum in #Bellingham. bellinghampr.com/feature-busi...

#BellinghamPR

Wishing you well in all you do, Hailey. How cool that you got to be part of the launch of a wonderful new community newspaper. Not many can say that these days. :) #onward

It was a slippery, beautiful walk around the back half of the Lake Padden loop, but we did it! #bellingham

Katrina is the best art gallery owner in Bellingham. :) #inspiring