Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
Good morning, Bellingham.
🏘️ Community
Chloe Knox begins her second year as Market Director for the Bellingham Farmers Market, bringing Seattle expertise to organize 130 vendors for the upcoming season.
The market will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5 with festivities like a cabbage toss, art displays, and giveaways—events that support local agriculture and small businesses.
🚨 Crime
On Wednesday morning, April 2, Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided Mt. Baker Roofing in Bellingham and detained 37 people who reportedly used fake documents to look for work—Community 2 Community has already begun planning aid for those detained and their families.
ICE agents arrested 37 people on Wednesday—after serving a search warrant—at a Bellingham roofing business.
Bellingham Police made 114 DUI arrests in the first three months of 2025—the highest start since 2021—and booked 10 suspects into Whatcom County Jail on March 30.
Authorities arrested 37 workers at Mt Baker Roofing on April 2 as part of an ICE investigation into alleged unlawful employment of aliens with false documents, and the workers are now being sent to the Northwest ICE Processing Center (Tacoma).
Federal agents from ICE arrested 37 workers at Mt Baker Roofing in Bellingham on April 2 for allegedly submitting false documents to work without legal authorization—those workers were taken to NWIPC in Tacoma.
🏈 Sports
The Mariners beat the Tigers 3-2 today to avoid a sweep and made roster changes—moving one starter to Triple-A and placing another on call—while preparing to face the Giants in a three-game series on Friday.
The Kraken will play the Canucks in Vancouver tonight as WWU softball players Kaiana Kong and Maleah Andrews were named to the Division II awards watchlist.
The Mariners beat the Tigers 3-2 today to avoid a sweep with Luis Castillo earning his first win, and the Kraken will face Vancouver tonight in a season series battle.
Two WWU softball players, Kaiana Kong and Maleah Andrews, have been named to the Division II postseason watchlist — their standout stats have brought national attention to their team.
🎉 Bellingham Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intro to the Laser Cutter
6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free to members — Get expert advice on your laser projects from seasoned designer Jason Davies.
Swan Lake - A Timeless Masterpiece
7-9 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting ballet “Swan Lake” performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.
LinuxFest Northwest
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Bellingham Technical College — Free entry — Explore free and open source technologies with presentations and exhibits for all skill levels.
April Brews Day 2025
3-8 p.m. — Waypoint Park — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate local brews with great friends and craft beverages.
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