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Bellingham
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Red Cross will visit Whatcom and Skagit counties to help residents affected by December’s flooding complete financial aid forms in Everson on Tuesday, Apr. 21 and Wednesday, Apr. 22 and again in Sedro Woolley from Thursday through Saturday. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSDOT is moving the over-100-ton Graffiti Rock to clear the way for a fish passage project this summer. Crews are clearing trees around the rock and plan to chip away its nearly-50-year-old paint, with a new owner to be announced when ready. KAFE
- ➤ The Port of Bellingham will add over 100 parking spaces near Granary Avenue and Chestnut Street ahead of this summer's World Cup Fan Zone, easing access to waterfront attractions like the Granary Building, pump track, and Portal Container Village. KISM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Clams and oysters harvested by Gomez Shellfish in Mason County were sold at the Community Food Co-op (downtown) and two local restaurants until April and were recalled after five residents reported norovirus-like symptoms. Consumers who purchased the shellfish can cook them or discard them and should see a doctor. KISM
- ➤ Whatcom County Health and Community Services issued a recall on clams and oysters sold at Community Food Co-op downtown and local restaurants after five residents reported norovirus-like symptoms from shellfish harvested by Gomez Shellfish in Mason County between Mar. 22 and Apr. 9. Affected customers should cook the shellfish to help reduce risk or dispose of them. My Bellingham Now
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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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Kate Schuman - Desert Rose Family Event
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free — Explore music and storytelling while building a cattle drive on a felt board in this engaging family activity.
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