Good morning, Bellingham.

My Bellingham Now offers residents a chance to win tickets to see Ira Glass at the Mount Baker Theatre on Jan.

24. Enter online to join the giveaway and enjoy this celebrated local event.

Records show western Washington experienced catastrophic floods in 1906 with water reaching 10 feet—farmers used dynamite to change river courses, and local historians say these events remind residents that nature still controls the region's waterways.

Bloodworks Northwest declared a Code Red blood shortage in Washington and Oregon as donations remain critically low and hospitals now have less than a one-to-two-day supply.

The center urges local residents to book an appointment to donate + fill 29,700 remaining slots before the end of January.

Home sales in Whatcom County fell 5% to 2,302 in 2025 compared to 2024, with Bellingham showing a 1.2% drop to a median price of $755,000 + other areas experiencing steeper swings.

Lynden girls will host Bellevue Christian tonight on KPUG for basketball while Seahawks Girls Flag Takeover events kick off tomorrow at Everett Memorial Stadium at 4:00; meanwhile, the Kraken edge the division lead ahead of a home game against the Bruins and local high school players earned All-State football honors.

The Kraken host the Bruins tonight with puck drop at 7 p.m. on KGMI.

Meanwhile, local girls flag football teams from Squalicum and Ferndale join the Seahawks Girls Flag Takeover event tomorrow at Everett Memorial Stadium—winning coaches will earn school donations.

2026 Awards & Installation Banquet

5-11 p.m. — Silver Reef Casino Resort — $100/person or $700/table — Celebrate in Roaring '20s style with cocktails, dinner, and dancing to SpaceBand.

Super Smash LIVE

8 PM - 12 AM — Blue Room — Extra Controllers Available — Experience a live jazz fusion performance of the Super Smash soundtrack while playing casual games or tournaments.

Noah Gundersen Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Wild Buffalo House Of Music — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Noah Gundersen in Bellingham.

Puzzle Hustle

6-7:30 p.m. — Bloedel Donovan Park — $30/team — Compete in a jigsaw puzzle race for a chance to win prizes.

Community Work Party at Fairhaven Park

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Fairhaven Park Pavilion — Free — Help improve the Outdoor Classroom and Native Plant Garden while enjoying the outdoors.

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: Smitten

3-6 PM — Mount Baker Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a delightful musical evening with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra.

Intro to Laser Cutting Workshop

6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Class fees include materials — Learn to safely operate a powerful laser cutter and create custom acrylic keychains.