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Bellingham
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A will open its new location on April 30 at 4030 Cordata Parkway near Bellis Fair Mall. The restaurant will serve Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (drive-thru until 10 p.m.) and offers a free meal for anyone wearing cow print. KAFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA will open a disaster assistance center at Sumas Advent Christian Church on Wednesday, Apr. 22 to help residents affected by December flooding apply for aid, operating weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the June 10 application deadline. 1170 KPUG
- ➤ State crews will move Bellingham Rock from I-5 as part of the Fish Passage Project to remove contaminated paint and let fish pass. They will drill, break, and relocate the rock to a local property over several weeks while drivers are asked to avoid the active work zone. FOX13
- ➤ *WSDOT* is still clearing a 15-mile stretch of Highway 20 in Whatcom County due to a landslide and road washouts, leaving travel uncertain as officials urge recreationists to avoid the area until repairs resume. KISM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials announced on Friday, April 17 that recreational shellfish harvesting is closed for all Whatcom County beaches because unsafe biotoxin levels were found in several areas; shellfish sold in restaurants remain safe. Some clams and oysters from Gomez Shellfish have been recalled in Mason County. KAFE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mariners hitter Brendan Donovan was placed on the injured list today with a groin strain while infielder Will Wilson replaced him and JP Crawford started at leadoff. Western’s WWU softball team (Bellingham) won three games at Burnaby this weekend and will host Saint Martin’s for doubleheaders later. KISM
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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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~ Henry Ford
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