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Bellingham
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A portion of northbound I-5 near Bellingham was closed Thursday night after a landslide blocked all lanes; crews are working to clear fallen trees and set a detour at the North Lake Samish Road exit (milepost 246) while drivers are advised to use caution. FOX13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington State Department of Ecology is accepting public comments on the Westman Marine Cleanup Site in Blaine Harbor beginning Monday and continuing until April 21 — feedback will shape plans to address one acre of upland and 27 acres of water impacted by decades of boatyard use. KAFE
- ➤ Some roads remain closed amid rising water levels, with Hannegan Road blocked between Lynden and Polinder Road this afternoon and floodgates shut at Slater, Ferndale, and Marine Drive; drivers are advised to slow down and turn around if needed. My Bellingham Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSDOT will close the left lane on I-5 southbound between George Hopper Road and Kincaid Street from 8 p.m. Sunday to 4:30 a.m. Tuesday for jersey barrier replacement — northbound traffic will be limited to one lane from Tuesday night to Thursday morning, slowing overnight commutes. KISM
- ➤ WSDOT will close the left lane on I-5 southbound between George Hopper Road and Kincaid Street—roadwork from 8 p.m. Sunday to 4:30 a.m. Tuesday morning—and reduce northbound lanes to one from Tuesday night through Thursday morning. KAFE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Kelly Casperson will show her film (The M Factor 2.0) at the Mount Baker Theatre to start conversations about perimenopause and its common, misunderstood symptoms. The screening is expected to educate and empower local women on their health. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Seattle-area veteran Stephiney Foley, after battling postpartum depression, founded Yuzi Care to provide new parents with clinical & emotional support during the fourth trimester; the platform was recently named a pitch finalist at South by Southwest. FOX13
- ➤ State agriculture officials confirmed the first case of bird flu in a Skagit County backyard flock today (migration of ducks, geese and swans raises the risk) and set a six-mile surveillance zone while urging poultry owners to strengthen biosecurity measures. KAFE
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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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Kenadie Lee: Handwritten Poetry Reading
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Experience a poetic journey through gratitude and nature with local writer Kenadie Lee.
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Intro to the Laser Cutter
6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get your laser cutter questions answered by an expert in a casual Q&A session.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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