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Bellingham
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City Council approved a Civic Athletic Complex Master Plan on March 23 to build a future sports hub with an indoor center; Maritime Heritage Park now offers free event reservations for nonprofits. Meanwhile, WSDOT manages detours for an I-5 slide near North Lake Samish while watermain flushing starts April 1. City of Bellingham
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local entertainer Brady McAtee (Buddy Mac) combines classic country tunes with ventriloquism on stages in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties. He now runs a custom repair shop at Bellingham Makerspace in Bellis Fair Mall. KAFE
- ➤ Bellingham's Brady McAtee, also known as Buddy Mac, performs classic western tunes and ventriloquism while celebrating his family’s musical history and a love for Hollywood West. He custom builds and repairs ventriloquist dummies at a local makerspace. KISM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham Public Schools is considering closing at least one elementary school due to a projected loss of up to 1,000 students by 2028 from lower birth rates. A task force is reviewing finances and enrollment numbers to decide on potential consolidations and boundary changes. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday, March 24 to secure additional funding for the Lummi Island Ferry to keep rides free for young passengers — a decision that supports local families. My Bellingham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WWU softball will begin conference play when it hosts Central Washington tomorrow at Viking Field in Bellingham. The Vikings, holding a 14-11 record, are led by senior shortstop Hailey Rath who currently has 10 home runs and 36 RBI. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ The WWU Vikings will host a doubleheader tomorrow at Viking Field in Bellingham, starting at noon and 2:30 p.m. The team, with a 14-11 record after a recent mercy-rule win over Cal State East Bay, looks to gain momentum in conference play. KISM
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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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TJ Poortinga Book Launch
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — In-person event — Explore TJ Poortinga's debut darkly-comic psychological fiction, 'Electric Orange!'.
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