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Bellingham
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Department of Fish and Wildlife classified golden mussels as prohibited, and local boat inspection stations will now check for them before boats enter local waters. The measure follows an incident in Oregon last week — a step to protect our water from invasive species. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Anglers in the area will soon have the chance to catch spring chinook salmon on the Skagit River between the Memorial Highway Bridge and Gilligan Creek — the season opens Monday, Apr. 20 and runs until May 15 with a two-fish daily limit and minimum size requirements. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western's junior third baseman Maleah Andrews earned national recognition as D-II Player of the Week by posting nine hits, six runs, three homers and seven RBI against Montana State Billings over four games (the Vikings trail Saint Martin's by two games in the GNAC and will play doubleheaders this weekend). My Bellingham Now
- ➤ WWU junior third baseman Maleah Andrews earned D-II Player of the Week after posting a 9-for-11 game with six runs, three home runs and seven RBI against Montana State Billings this past weekend. She is the first Viking in five years to win the honor. KISM
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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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April Brews Day Festival 2026
3-8 p.m. — Civic Stadium — Ticket prices may vary — Celebrate craft beverages with 40+ breweries, cideries, live music, and local food.
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David Mason: Cold Fire
8 AM – 5 PM — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Contact via email for details — Attend a day of literary exploration at this local venue.
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CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival 10th Anniversary
Various times — Pickford Film Center — $15-$395 — Celebrate global cinema and inclusive storytelling at a milestone festival featuring award-winning films.
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Spring Car Show
All day — Les Schwab Tire Center — Free for spectators, $20 registration fee — Show off your wheels and enjoy a day of automotive camaraderie.
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KMRE 88.3 FM Marks 20 Years of Independent Community Radio with “Whatcom in Food & Stories”
On Thursday, May 7, KMRE presents Whatcom in Food & Stories at the Ferndale Events Center (5715 Barrett Road). This one-night-only gathering blends inventive local cuisine with live storytelling, creating an immersive experience that reflects the richness, diversity, and creativity of the region. KMRE is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, independent community radio station serving Whatcom County.
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Heather Lea: Riding Full Circle
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Enjoy humorous tales of adventure and life lessons learned from the road on a motorcycle journey across the world.
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Anne H. Putnam and Ashleigh Renard: A Conversation on Memoir Writing
4-5 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Engaging discussion about relationships, memoirs, and the healing journey post-heartbreak.
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Day Hiking in the PNW with Craig Romano and Tami Asars
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Discover the best trails in the Snoqualmie Pass region and enhance your hiking adventures with expert insights.
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