Good morning, Bellingham.

One person died and one was rescued when a sailing boat hit rocks near San Juan Island on April 19 and the Coast Guard pulled the man wearing a life-jacket from the water before taking him to a hospital while the other victim was found dead.

On April 19, a sailing vessel hit rocks near San Juan Island and broke apart, causing one man to die while another was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter — the Coast Guard urges boaters to wear life jackets and follow safety measures.

Bellingham-born band Death Cab for Cutie, which formed at WWU, will perform album Plans live at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on July 31 and Aug 2 during their 20th anniversary tour—tickets and details are available online.

On Monday night, Lynden City Council voted 5 to 2 to repeal a 1959 ordinance that started the city’s water fluoridation program after a motion for a November ballot vote was defeated by one vote.

Mayor Scott Korthuis must decide within 10 days—otherwise, the change will take effect later in April.

The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA will hire wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire season — the agency is filling roles from aircraft pilots to hand crews and requires that U.S. citizens or nationals over 18 apply by April 24.

Lynden City Council voted 5—2 on Monday night to repeal a 1959 ordinance that started the city's water fluoridation program, and Mayor Scott Korthuis now has 10 days to accept or veto the decision before fluoride begins to be removed from the water supply in late April.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and the Ferndale Police Department will accept old prescriptions for safe disposal on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at drop-off sites including Birch Bay Library, North Fork Library — and the Ferndale Police building on Main Street.

National Drug Takeback Day will be held on April 26, with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and the Ferndale Police Department taking old prescriptions at designated drop-off points.

Drop-off sites include Birch Bay Library, North Fork Library, and the Ferndale Police building (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

The Mariners will start their series opener against the Red Sox tonight at Fenway Park at 3:40 p.m. after winning eight of their last ten games and trading veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz to the Cubs — marking the end of his brief comeback.

Meanwhile, the Kraken promoted assistant Jason Botterill to handle day-to-day duties after firing coach Dan Bylsma, the Storm announced guard Nika Muhl will miss the season with an ACL tear — and Western Washington University's softball team earned GNAC honors after sweeping Central Washington to clinch a tournament spot.

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.

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.

April Brews Day 2025

3-8 p.m. — Waypoint Park — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate local brews with great friends and craft beverages.

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.

First Fridays Celebration

6-10 p.m. — Downtown Bellingham Partnership — Free entry — Experience local art, live music, and late night shopping in the heart of Bellingham.

Procession of the Species 2025

2 PM — Downtown Bellingham Partnership — Free entry — Celebrate nature and creativity with a vibrant costume procession and festival.

3rd Annual Living Donor Forum

12-2 p.m. — Squalicum Boathouse — Lunch Provided — Hear inspiring stories and learn about the impact of kidney donation.

Drink Beer for a Good Cause

El Sueñito will donate $1 per pint of beer sold from open to close to IRIS. Chicas Reinas and Chicos de Oro-Folklorico Dance Group will be performing at 6:00pm.

An Evening of Poetry with Dion O'Reilly and Kami Westhoff

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Experience a poignant exploration of love, grief, and memory through the eyes of two celebrated local poets.

Introduction to the Laser Cutter

6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get insights on laser projects with expert guidance from Jason Davies.