Patti Goethals Rowlson
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Patti Goethals Rowlson
@pattirowlson.bsky.social
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- Founder of Bellingham PR & Communications. - Consultant, PR strategist. - Synthesizer of information, writer of clear and transparent content. - Nature lover.
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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
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.
washingtonstatestandard.com
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
The new RV resort in Mount Vernon is interesting. Sounds like it has all of the bells and whistles glampers would like to have.
Today was a great day for a hike to Fragrance Lake! 💚 #bellingham
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
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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Thanks for connecting with me here, Nina. I added you to my Whatcom County list--trying to build that out as locals join Bluesky. :)
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.) 💙
chcclynden.org/clothing-for...
Provide comfort and care: Donate to CHCC’s Clothing for Care event
CHCC is hosting Clothing for Care, a community-driven event from March 17-28 to help stock the new emergency clothing closet.
chcclynden.org
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...