Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
Good morning, Bellingham.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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