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Bellingham
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birch Bay’s polar plunge event attempted to break the Guinness record for Largest Polar Bear Dip but did not meet the record because participants did not dive deep and crowding in the plunge zones prevented accurate counts (organizers noted the turnout exceeded expectations and supported local business). KAFE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Whatcom Museum announced its new exhibit Nocturnal Lanterns — metal lanterns that light up downtown’s Lightcatcher Alley with native nocturnal creatures — last week, with funding from the City and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. My Bellingham Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Bernice Vossbeck Elementary School in Lynden had limited milk options on Jan. 9 until Congress reversed a 2012 policy and now allows whole, 2%, and flavored milks in school meals. Lynden Tribune
- ➤ The Mount Baker School Board held its first meeting on Jan. 8 when longtime teacher Justin Thibault received an award from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, which came with a letter supporting safety improvements along Mt. Baker Highway and Mitchell Road. Lynden Tribune
- ➤ Local 4-H programs in Lynden help students gain essential skills for collegiate success. The initiative builds hands-on learning experience that supports both academic and personal growth. Lynden Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Disaster Assistance Center returns to Nooksack Valley Middle School today from 6 to 9 p.m. to aid flood victims with document replacement, damage verification, and state disaster aid applications — while Whatcom County ends free debris drop-offs at Ferndale after this weekend, with charges starting Monday. KAFE
- ➤ The Sumas community urged Whatcom County leaders to act quickly after December flooding during a Tuesday council meeting. Mayor Bruce Bosch requested a collaborative plan for the Nooksack River — including building a levee — with a full mitigation report expected in February or March. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tonight on KGMI — coverage starts at 7:00 as the Lynden boys host Sehome in a top county basketball matchup with tipoff at 7:15. Other local high school games also feature on the schedule. My Bellingham Now
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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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Josh Rawlings Trio Live Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center — $20 general, $10 students — Experience captivating jazz grooves and soulful classics from Grammy-nominated pianist Josh Rawlings and his trio.
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Emily Nemens and Kiik Araki-Kawaguchi: An Evening of Friendship
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Dive into the heartfelt narrative of friendship and resilience in Emily Nemens' newest novel 'Clutch'.
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Valentine's Day Swing Dance
7-11:30 p.m. — 1027 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA — Check event site for cost — Celebrate Valentine's Day with live jazz music, dance performances, and a beginner swing dance lesson.
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