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Press release in Bellingham, WA
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Why it matters in Bellingham
Press release for a Bellingham business has to work in the context of a Whatcom County city of Western Washington University, Fairhaven, and a working waterfront. Around the Lettered Streets and WWU's campus area, customers also come in from Sudden Valley and other nearby places, like move-in week at Western or summer ferry and Mount Baker traffic. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
Write like a person who lives here. Name Fairhaven, Barkley, or the Lettered Streets, and do not pretend you are a Seattle shop.
Who orders this around Bellingham:
- A craft brewery in Fairhaven opening, moving, or launching a real new offer
- A Bellingham business with a genuine milestone and no time to write it up
- A coffee roaster that was asked for a release and has only rough notes
Hank's tip: Be ready with the date, the location, and one real quote from a person who agreed to be quoted. A Bellingham editor will notice a vague release.
Service area: Bellingham businesses in the Lettered Streets, Barkley, and Cordata, plus nearby communities such as Ferndale, Lynden, and Blaine. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $295 | $545 | $895 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2 days | 3 days |
| Revisions | 3 revisions | As listed | As listed |
| 1 press release (about 400-600 words) | Yes | — | — |
| 3 revisions | Yes | — | — |
| A short email pitch draft | Yes | — | — |
| Word and PDF | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Press release plus a short boilerplate | — | Yes | — |
| A tighter headline and quote pass | — | Yes | — |
| A social announcement blurb | — | Yes | — |
| Everything in Standard | — | — | Yes |
| A second, shorter version for a different audience | — | — | Yes |
| A fact sheet | — | — | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The news, date, and why it matters
- Named quotes, if any, with permission
- Facts, numbers, and claims we may use
- Where you plan to send it
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for press release are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Press release in Bellingham: FAQ
What if I do not really have news?
Then a press release is the wrong tool. A blog post, an email, or a social announcement may be a better fit.
We get a mix of students and visitors. How should the website handle that?
Lead with what you sell and the practical details (hours, location, parking). Then add a short line about who you welcome, without writing two completely different pitches.
Can a craft brewery in the Lettered Streets order this?
Yes. A craft brewery is a good fit for the press release package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from Anacortes?
Yes, if that is part of how your Bellingham business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Anacortes on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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