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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A residential fire at 22 North on N State St in Bellingham on Tuesday, April 22 hurt no one as firefighters evacuated the residents — the Opportunity Council is finding new homes for those displaced while investigators review the cause. KAFE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham Parks and Recreation announced that an overnight burglary shut down the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center when unknown suspects broke in and damaged office spaces + windows, and it is unclear when operations will resume. KAFE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham is hosting the CASCADIA International Women's Film Festival from today through Sunday with 29 films shown at local venues including the Pickford Film Center and Mount Baker Theatre where the feature film 'Magic Hour' opens the event. Executive Director Cheryl Crooks said the festival—designed to spotlight films made by women and to boost the local arts scene—offers red carpet events, director interviews, panel discussions, and a script workshop on Sunday morning, with virtual screenings available through early May. KAFE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Preliminary results from Tuesday’s special election showed that only about 48.7% of counted ballots supported the $70.9 million bond proposal to replace Meridian Middle School, with roughly 2,700 of 8,200 registered voters returning ballots—this is below the 60% threshold needed to pass. Last November, a more expensive proposal also fell short of the required percentage. KISM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife opened spring Chinook fishing on the Skagit River between the Memorial Highway Bridge in Mount Vernon and Gilligan Creek through May 14. Anglers may keep up to two hatchery Chinook per day if they are 12 inches or longer (all other species must be released) and lowland lake fishing opens Saturday, April 26. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ferguson signed HB 1261 into law on April 22 to ease the tax burden on farms where agritourism is a secondary activity — using less than 20% of their land — allowing these farms to keep their open space designation and pay lower property taxes. The law will take effect in late July and comes as State Sen. Sam Low said it helps farmers earn extra income without facing crippling taxes. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Today, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife opened a section of the Skagit River — from the Memorial Highway Bridge in Mount Vernon to Gilligan Creek — for hatchery Chinook salmon fishing, and anglers may keep up to two fish a day if they are at least 12 inches long; the season lasts through May 14. This announcement comes days before lowland lake fishing opens on April 26. KAFE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mariners lost at Fenway after taking an early lead and will try to even up their series tonight at 3:45 p.m. on KPUG—while the Seahawks prepare for the NFL Draft tomorrow with plans to strengthen their offensive line. WWU golfers placed second at the GNAC Championships, and Whatcom County will host its 83rd International Plowing Match on May 17 at Berthusen Park—admission and parking are free. My Bellingham Now
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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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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.
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Procession of the Species 2025
2 PM — Downtown Bellingham Partnership — Free entry — Celebrate nature and creativity with a vibrant costume procession and festival.
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3rd Annual Living Donor Forum
12-2 p.m. — Squalicum Boathouse — Lunch Provided — Hear inspiring stories and learn about the impact of kidney donation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quartet San Francisco Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Bay Area’s leading crossover string ensemble with Grammy-winning performances.
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