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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Skagit Valley's two largest tulip farms, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Valley Farms, are opening for the Tulip Festival Saturday, Mar. 21 due to early blooms from a mild winter and warmer weather. Tulip Town and Garden Rosalyn will open on Mar. 28 and Apr. 1 respectively. KAFE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Danielle Ingham was unanimously chosen as the newest member of the Lynden School Board on March 12, and she will be sworn in at the meeting on March 26. Lynden Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham city council unanimously voted to extend the landmark tree ordinance for six months—its fourth interim extension since May 2024. City staff will use the extra time to complete permanent rules to protect large trees vital for climate regulation while developers worry the measure may delay housing projects. KAFE
- ➤ Bellingham city council extended the landmark tree ordinance for another six months to protect its largest trees while permanent regulations are developed. The rule stops removal of trees with a trunk 36 inches or more (violation fines up to $5,000) and marks the fourth extension since May 2024. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County's annual John Clark Senior Classic begins at 6:00 tonight at Lynden High School's Jake Maberry Gym (proceeds benefit Open Hands) and features contests among top high school hoopers (including a 3-point contest and dunk contest) set to unite the community. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ On Friday, Mar. 13, the Lummi community celebrated its boys and girls basketball teams with a parade. The boys won the state 1B title with a 61-56 win over Tulalip Heritage while the girls reached their best finish since 2009 with a 54-45 win over Pateros, and coaches were honored. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ WWU women’s basketball team advanced in the D-II national tournament after beating Point Loma on Friday in Ellensburg, with junior guard Libby Stump scoring 21 points. The Vikings will face Cal Poly Pomona in the second round at 5:00 tomorrow. KISM
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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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The Bolshoi Brothers Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Shakedown — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience an unforgettable performance by The Bolshoi Brothers in Bellingham.
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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.
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Terry Tempest Williams in Conversation with Brenda Miller: The Glorians
6-7 p.m. — Sehome High School, 2700 Bill McDonald Pkwy, Bellingham, WA — General admission sold out, but book/reservation combo still available — Explore the beauty of the ordinary with eco-visionary Terry Tempest Williams.
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