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Bellingham
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham Athletic Club celebrates 50 years of service as a community hub. Cathy Buckley, who has owned the club since 1997, helps nearly 4,000 members stay fit — connecting them to workout, swim and social programs on Meridian Street. KISM
- ➤ Whatcom County Parks and Rec said that Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale has been closed since Dec. 10 due to flooding on the Nooksack River and will fully reopen by the end of January—only the boat launch parking lot and off–leash dog area remain open. My Bellingham Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham Bay cleanup projects are nearing completion in 2026; work at the former Eldridge Municipal Landfill, north part of the former Georgia Pacific plant and part of the Whatcom Waterway wraps up as design plans for additional areas will be developed later this year. KAFE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, a Dry January N/A Mixology Class takes place at Semiahmoo Resort and Spa in Blaine (4 p.m.), a free record fair runs at Aslan Depot (3–8 p.m.), and Pat Travers Band performs at Bar211 (8 p.m.). Ski workshops run at Backcountry Essentials and Noah Gundersen will perform Sunday (8:30 p.m.). KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ski to Sea race registration sold out in record time after teams filled 500 spots on Jan. 16, and a waitlist remains open until the end of March for potential dropouts. The race will run on May 24 and Birch Equipment’s team will try for its fifth win in Whatcom County. 1170 KPUG
- ➤ WWU women's basketball coach Carmen Dolfo reached her 1,000th career game win last night as the Viks beat Alaska Airlines 72-47 and improved to 13-5; the team will play tomorrow night at Carver Gym. KISM
- ➤ The Western Washington University women's team won 72-47 last night in coach Carmen Dolfo’s 1,000th career game — they will face Alaska Anchorage tomorrow night at Carver Gym starting at 5:00 p.m. 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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The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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