Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Compass Health expanded its YGo Youth Mobile Crisis Program today to help youth facing behavioral health emergencies across Whatcom County by providing in‑person support in community settings. Families can access the service at no cost by calling or texting 988. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Raleigh and pitcher Gabe Speier will lead Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic that runs through March 17; the tournament started on March 4 and the team faces Brazil tomorrow at 5 p.m. on FOX & FS1. KISM
- ➤ Three Whatcom County high school basketball teams kick off their state tournaments today. The Nooksack Valley boys ended their season at the SunDome in Yakima — a first state contest for the county — while Lynden and Lummi teams are set to compete on KPUG. 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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Game Night at Stemma West
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Riviera Club at Stemma West — Enjoy drinks and a variety of fun games with friends to support LAW Advocates.
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Grover Concert Night
9 p.m. — The Shakedown — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the melodic tunes of Grover in an engaging live performance.
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Bootsy Holler in Conversation with Kyle Logghe: MAKiNG iT
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Dive into the Seattle music scene of the 90s and 2000s with photographer Bootsy Holler discussing her new book, 'MAKiNG iT!'.
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Book Discussion with Nancy Y. Levine and Rachel Levine-Spates
2-3 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Explore a powerful dual POV memoir on recovery and hope with the authors in person.
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