Good morning, Bellingham.

A section of the Interurban Trail in south Bellingham has reopened after an eight-month closure for a fish passage project.

Crews are completing final fixes near Padden Creek and the city will host a guided tour in late April.

State lawmakers are considering a bill to bring WWU funding in line with that of other regional schools.

The proposal, introduced by Rep. Joe Timmons, follows a nearly $23 million budget cut and was discussed at a public hearing in Olympia on Feb. 25.

WWU will break ground on a 29,000 sqft student center (serving as a welcome center, event space, study area and support hub) on March 24 at the south end of campus; demolition is set for April and early May and the facility is expected to be completed in fall.

Sumas city officials announced low-interest disaster loans for businesses affected by the December flood; physical damage loan applications are due by April 27 and those for economic losses by Nov.

24 at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center at Sumas Advent Christian Church.

PeaceHealth will merge its two same-day care centers into one on March 2 (Monday) at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center to boost urgent care capacity.

The new center will operate 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.

Terrance McPhee and the Toy Eating Tree

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Delight in a whimsical children's tale presented by its author and illustrator.

Fill the Room with Joyce Parry-Moore

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — An inspiring evening about claiming your voice and living boldly through a blend of story and creative practice.

Runnin' O' the Green 5K

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Stones Throw Brewery — Various prices — Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with a vibrant 5K run and festive atmosphere at Fairhaven Brewery.

Spring Equinox Sound Journey

7-8 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham — $28 ticket — Experience a rejuvenating soundscape for seasonal transition and new beginnings.

Native Jazz Quartet Performance

7-9 p.m. — FireHouse Arts & Events Center — $25 — Experience high-energy jazz infused with indigenous melodies and cultural stories.

Literary Discussion with Jeremy Voigt and Jeffrey Morgan

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Explore themes of grief and connection in local poet Jeremy Voigt's new book during an engaging conversation.