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Bellingham
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Boundary Bay Brewing announced it will reopen later this year as Boundary on State at the former Time and Materials building on N State St. The microbrewery will offer a nanobrewery along with wines, cocktails, and a rotating menu, managed by longtime owners’ new team. KISM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Executive Director Gail Ridenour is leading the BSO’s 50th-anniversary season with a sold-out Yo-Yo Ma performance and has announced plans for the 51st season featuring local partnerships such as Shoestring Circus and Opus Performing Arts — she credits the orchestra’s success to a roster with 95% local talent. KISM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County’s drought emergency stays in effect after a Feb. 27 state update reported only 76% snowpack in the North Puget Sound region amid above-average temperatures since October, and Deputy State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco said record snowfall is needed by April to reach normal levels. KISM
- ➤ A state update on Feb. 27 showed that Whatcom County’s snowpack remains at 76% amid a drought emergency declared last June. Officials say warm temperatures since Oct. mean heavy snowfall is needed before water supplies return to normal by April. 1170 KPUG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lynden High School will host six state basketball tournament games for Whatcom County teams this weekend—top-seeded girls tip off tonight at 6 p.m. against Selah. My Bellingham Now
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Native Jazz Quartet Performance
7-9 p.m. — FireHouse Arts & Events Center — $25 — Experience high-energy jazz infused with indigenous melodies and cultural stories.
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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.
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