Here are some links for info:
http://www.portofbellingham.com/content/ArchivesItem_147_1163_v
http://www.portofbellingham.com/content/ArchivesItem_147_1656_v
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/Rail/PNWRC_BellinghamWaterfront/
http://crosscut.com/2008/12/18/bellingham/18699/