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Bellingham
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse reopened Jan. 4 in Fairhaven under new ownership led by former general manager Steve Marandola, following a two-year closure from a fire at the Terminal Building — it now offers a renovated dining area including the new Phantom Room for guests with sensory or respiratory needs. KISM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City invites residents to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with two events next week—a work party on Jan. 17 at Squalicum Creek Park and a breakfast with local vendors at Sehome High School on Jan. 19. Sehome High is wheelchair accessible and offers ASL if requested three days in advance. City of Bellingham
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ San Juan County will keep its 32-hour work week after a two-year pilot saved nearly $2M + boosted unionized applicant numbers by over 200% while cutting voluntary separations by 28%. The county will use the model to manage budget and workforce challenges. KAFE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Get active this weekend with Muay Thai workshops at West Coast Fight Club in Bellingham, a free silent disco at Zuanich Point Park on Saturday, a bird walk in Blaine on Sunday, Jan. 11, and live music at Hindsight Music Festival — tickets start at $5. KAFE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western’s men’s basketball team hosts Seattle Pacific at Carver Gym tonight for a reunion game, reuniting former teammates Anthony Canales (a local standout) and Brant Heppner. The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. KISM
- ➤ Western men's basketball returns to Bellingham tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Carver Gym as they host Seattle Pacific (a reunion featuring former state champions Anthony Canales and Brant Heppner from Lynden). My Bellingham Now
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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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Super Bowl 60 Watch Party
3 p.m. — Aslan Depot — Free admission — Enjoy pizza, beer, wings, and the excitement of the Super Bowl.
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