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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Daritech started in Lynden as a local dairy equipment company in 1990 and has grown over the past 15 years into a manufacturer that makes specialized equipment not available from other brands—while still serving its loyal local customers. Lynden Tribune
- ➤ A now infamous glamping project near Mount Baker is up for sale in Deming for $725,000 plus it has one finished dome and a pre-approved septic system. Some investors who contributed over $1.2 million via IndieGoGo report a lack of progress and plan to sue owner Youri Benoiston while a separate case against a former partner continues in Whatcom County. KISM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A detainee at the Whatcom County Jail died on March 20 when staff found him in medical distress at 2:40 a.m. during a morning security check, and police are investigating the death as the Medical Examiner determines its cause. KISM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham Public Schools is asking for community feedback on proposed changes that would shorten the school year to 179 days by shifting the start from the Thursday before Labor Day to the Tuesday after and moving the final day to June 12 instead of June 15. The district also plans to offer optional $100 fees for high school sports and drivers’ ed to help cover a ($15 million) deficit, and comments will be accepted through March 28 at 4 p.m. My Bellingham Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSDOT announced that a new spring sailing schedule for the Anacortes and San Juan ferries will begin March 23 and run through June 14—updating a timetable that had not been revised in over a decade and often caused delays. The improved winter schedule raised on-time arrivals from about 68% to 91%. KAFE
- ➤ Whatcom County Public Works will close a lane of Birch Bay-Lynden Road near Ham Road from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 for roadwork. Contractors will test the roadway for the upcoming California Creek Culvert Replacement project—drivers are advised to use alternate routes due to expected delays. Lynden Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
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Bellingham Chamber Music Society: Between Two Worlds Featuring the BJ Block Trio, rioT, and Dr. G
This event explores the intersection of classical and jazz music with performances by the BJ Block trio, rioT, and Dr. G.
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Bit Brigade Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Wild Buffalo House Of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of music and entertainment with Bit Brigade in Bellingham.
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Carol Makela - The Spyglass: A Childhood in Sweden and Finland
6-7 p.m. | Village Books and Paper Dreams | Free entry | Discover a moving memoir of a young Finnish boy's journey amid wartime turmoil and cultural exploration.
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37th Annual Fairhaven Plant and Tree Sale at Lake Whatcom Park
The Fairhaven Plant and Tree Sale offers a variety of plants and trees for gardening enthusiasts in a scenic setting at Lake Whatcom Park.
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Whatcom County Home & Lifestyle Show
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center — Free admission — Step into inspiration with BBQ competitions, food trucks, workshops, and family fun activities.
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Richard Widerkehr & Barbara Bloom: Missing the Owl
3-4 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Celebrate Poetry Month with engaging readings and delightful treats from local poets.
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Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Pricing varies — Master vector graphics using Inkscape to create art and cutting files.
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BAAY Presents: Out of the Woods
7 p.m. — BAAY Theatre — Ticket details available online — Experience a whimsical apocalyptic tale where imagination reigns as beloved characters find their way back to creativity.
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The River Only Runs One Way Book Reading
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Celebrate award-winning poet Mary Lou Kayser's newest collection that explores love, loss, and the passage of time through evocative poetry.
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Páscoa Rhythms: Easter Brunch with Jovino Santos Neto
Celebrate Easter with Páscoa Rhythms at Hotel Leo—a festive brunch buffet featuring dishes like coconut chicken thighs, prime beef sirloin, and brunch classics paired with live piano by three-time Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto. Sip Novo Fogo caipirinhas crafted for the occasion, with a portion of proceeds supporting rainforest reforestation; $68 per person, half off for kids 12 and under, and 10% off for seniors.
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