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Bellingham
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Calvin University’s January Series of lecture and cultural arts presentations continues at 9:30 a.m. on weekdays through Jan. 30; group live viewings are available at Third Christian Reformed Church (Lynden). Lynden Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County's unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in November from 3.9% in September, while the state rate reached 5%. County-level data for October has not been released due to the federal government shutdown. KAFE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Coast Guard Auxiliary Bellingham and San Juan Islands Flotilla is offering an eight-hour online boating safety course to help locals earn the required Boater Education Card for safe water travel; class times vary (check the official schedule for details). KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews began emergency repairs on Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier on Monday, Jan. 19 after historic flooding damaged two sections. Traffic will alternate between mileposts 41 and 44, and a five-day full closure is expected in early February. KISM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center closed its main ER entrance yesterday for installation work (part of the Peter Paulsen Pavilion project) and directs patient drop-offs to the alternate entrance on Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street, with extra parking available near the Fountain Building. 1170 KPUG
- ➤ PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center closed its main ER drop-off entrance for construction until early February, so drivers starting Jan. 20 should use the entrance at Squalicum Parkway and Ellis Street — extra parking is available to the facility’s west and east sides. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Prep basketball returns tonight as the Sehome boys host Ferndale on KPUG starting at 7:00 p.m. with tipoff at 7:15; top scorers (Mantaj Singh and Xavier Kelley) are set to shine in this key Whatcom County matchup. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Sehome boys host Ferndale for high school basketball tonight on KPUG; game coverage begins at 7:00 and tipoff starts at 7:15. Fans can catch top scorers in action as they compete in the local matchup. KISM
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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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Paul Bannick's Woodpecker Photography Presentation
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Whatcom Museum — $17 — Experience captivating stories and stunning images of North American woodpeckers throughout the seasons.
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