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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A foundation has launched its Family Support Fund and is raising money to help local students affected by recent ICE raids by providing essentials like food and clothing + the fund will also aid other students facing similar challenges. KISM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers with the Center for Whale Research said they saw calf J63 swimming with its presumed mother J40 near Victoria, B.C. on April 6th, marking J40’s first birth and the fourth Southern Resident Orca calf born in the past year as they plan to closely monitor the calf because of high early mortality rates. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public Works crews from the City of Bellingham are hanging nearly 300 new light-pole banners in downtown, Fairhaven, the waterfront, the Arts District and Old Town + each banner shows local activities like bike tracks and digester tanks. City officials said the project is funded by the city's overnight lodging tax + the banners will add color and guide residents and visitors. KAFE
- ➤ The Whatcom County Library System Board of Trustees approved a ballot measure to raise the library levy from 26 cents to 42 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value for the August election. Officials said if the measure fails, the library will cut staff and reduce open hours (only Whatcom County residents outside Bellingham will vote). KISM
- ➤ Bellingham officials were ordered to pay $2.25 million after a jury ruled the city failed to act on domestic abuse by former officer Brooks Laughlin, who was found guilty in December 2018—mistakes that affected his ex-wife Amanda DeBruin and the three children of ex-wife Kyla Lanham. The payout allocates $1.5 million to DeBruin and $250,000 to each child. KISM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, visitors can enjoy the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at farms like Roozengaarde while today WWU hosts its 33rd Annual Drag Show at 7 p.m. at the Performing Art Center—featuring local student and professional drag artists. The Mount Baker Theatre will show Charlie Chaplin’s The Circus on April 12 at 2 p.m. with live organ music by Dennis James and Melt will perform indie rock at Wild Buffalo House of Music tonight at 8:30 p.m. 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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