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Thursday, March 12th, 2026

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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Vision Plus—having outgrown its longtime Front Street location—has moved to 115 7th St. to offer one-hour glasses and expanded services such as four exam lanes, pre-test rooms, and a full-service optical lab.  Lynden Tribune

CULTURE NEWS

  • Nonprofit Whatcom Poetry Series is holding its 21st annual Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest this month for Whatcom residents+ winners from the children’s and adult programs will each receive a $100 cash prize, and the top ten poems will be engraved on plaques outside Bellingham Public Library.  KAFE

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Today, the Lynden School Board will select a new member to replace Tonya Hickman, who resigned in January (four candidates are under consideration).  Lynden Tribune

SPORTS NEWS

  • The UW Huskies men’s basketball team edged USC 83-79 in overtime today at KPUG. Zoom Diallo led with 22 points and 11 assists as they now prepare to face Wisconsin tomorrow morning for a quarterfinal berth.  My Bellingham Now
  • The UW Huskies rallied from a double-digit deficit to secure a 83-79 overtime win over USC today in the Big Ten tournament, with Zoom Diallo leading with 22 points + 11 assists; they will face Wisconsin tomorrow morning on KPUG.  KISM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/20/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/27/26

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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.

    Tue, 3/31/26

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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.

    Thu, 4/2/26

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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!'.

    Fri, 4/3/26

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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.

    Sat, 4/4/26

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  • The Bolshoi Brothers Concert

    7-11 p.m. — The Shakedown — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience an unforgettable performance by The Bolshoi Brothers in Bellingham.

    Tue, 4/7/26

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  • BRD Presents: Hindsight - A Celebration of 20 Years

    7-8:30 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham — Ticket information to be announced — Celebrate two decades of contemporary dance with a vibrant mix of beloved repertory and new works by BRD alumni.

    Fri, 4/10/26

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