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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tonya Hickman (elected in 2021) announced her resignation from the Lynden School Board on Jan. 8 in Lynden. Her departure is expected to be official before the Jan. 22 meeting. Lynden Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom Land Trust finalized its $9 million purchase of 1,600 acres on Stewart Mountain on Jan. 7, expanding the forest to over 2,100 acres; state grants and donors funded the deal that will support tribal access, timber jobs and public recreation while a new nonprofit takes charge later this year. KISM
- ➤ The National Weather Service expects weak to moderate atmospheric river conditions to affect northwest Washington starting late Saturday and continuing through Monday night. Forecasts indicate that local rivers (Nooksack and Skagit) will remain just below flood stage as rain and melting snow boost runoff. My Bellingham Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County Public Works and Geosyntec consultants are holding three Jan. walk-in sessions for water adjudication questions. They meet Jan. 12 at Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale from 11 to 1, Jan. 15 at the East Regional Resource Center in Maple Falls from 4:30 to 6:30, and Jan. 29 at Deming Library—no appointment needed. My Bellingham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WWU Vikings (local team) split their basketball action last night as the men rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat Seattle Pacific 71-66 while the women lost 69-62 to Northwest Nazarene. The men will host Montana State Billings tomorrow night while the women travel to face Central for GNAC standings on the line. KISM
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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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