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Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham debuts the longest public pier as Little Squalicum Pier opens for public use after being repurposed from a railcar facility. The city will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26—an event held in the Marine Drive parking lot to mark this new community space. KAFE
- ➤ A refugee couple in Lynden had their baby daughter Liya granted a U.S. visa but she and her aunt must still obtain travel documents from the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad — Pakistani deportations of Afghan people add risk to their planned reunion. Lynden Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mount Vernon Police arrested 21-year-old Jose Lozano from Everett and a 17-year-old boy in Oak Harbor on April 2 in connection with the March 17 murder of 18-year-old Alan Mora-Gomez near Skagit Valley College, and authorities said the adult suspect is held on suspicion of second-degree murder while urging anyone with information to call (360) 428-3211. KAFE
- ➤ Families of 37 men detained by ICE at Mount Baker Roofing in Bellingham on Wednesday morning are urging the company owner to take responsibility for employing the workers over many years. They will rally in Bellingham on Saturday at noon (to protest the raid and demand answers) as uncertainty spreads among loved ones. FOX13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state’s high school sports authority said it will not enforce two proposed rule changes after state agencies found the amendments violate state law. Several Whatcom County school districts support the changes and an advisory-only vote is scheduled for April 9 (the vote will not implement any changes). KAFE
- ➤ Bellingham now has the state's longest public pier—Little Squalicum Pier, built in 1912 and donated in 2021—that stretches over 1,200 feet across Bellingham Bay and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The city will host a public ribbon cutting ceremony on April 26 at 3 p.m. in the Marine Drive parking lot. KISM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Sunnyland Garden Party runs from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday in one of Bellingham's quirkiest neighborhoods — featuring new beers, fun food specials and live music. Other weekend events include free swing dancing in Ferndale from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, the Rainy Days Book Sale at Everson Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the $10 Skagit Wood Expo with woodworking demos and family fun on Saturday and Sunday, and a heavy metal show at Shakedown at 9 p.m.—with Bog Ore and Witch Agony opening for Melancholia. KAFE
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ During the first quarter of 2025, Whatcom County home prices stabilized with a median of $625,000 while Bellingham prices dropped over 6% to $770,000. Home sales increased slightly county-wide, with only Lynden and Birch Bay/Blaine showing a drop—stable mortgage rates are expected to keep prices steady through the year. KAFE
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Intro to Vector Graphics
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Cost varies — Learn to create art and cutting files using Inkscape in this hands-on workshop.
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