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Bellingham
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Slice of Heaven Bakery & Cafe, run by siblings Marci and Colby Abshire, serves custom cakes and full meal catering. The business signed a contract with Dawson Construction to repair past car crash damage, with work set to begin in March. KISM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lynden School Board will talk about Policy 1733 at a 6:30 p.m. meeting today; the policy approved last year may let board directors earn $50 a day for their work. Lynden Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham boys edged Oak Harbor 73-72 in a close high school basketball game last night as local teams competed in a county-wide tournament. The win adds to a season of spirited contests in the community. KISM
- ➤ Bellingham boys edged Oak Harbor 73-72 last night in a close high school basketball game — a victory that boosts local sports excitement. My Bellingham Now
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Puzzle Hustle
6-7:30 p.m. — Bloedel Donovan Park — $30/team — Compete in a jigsaw puzzle race for a chance to win prizes.
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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.
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Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: Smitten
3-6 PM — Mount Baker Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a delightful musical evening with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra.
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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.
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