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Bellingham
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greg Winter, executive director of Opportunity Council, will retire in August after 18 years of leading the nonprofit that built over 300 affordable homes + developed crucial downtown services; its board has begun a national search for his successor. KISM
- ➤ Bellingham will hold Procession of the Species on May 2, 2-5 p.m. with a family craft day on April 26. The county invites hazard plan input until May 30 and an open house on June 2 while a South Bay Trail segment is closed with a detour on 11th Street. City of Bellingham
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ PAWS transferred a bald eagle to its Lynwood facility at the end of March after an investigation found metal fragments lodged in its jaw from a gunshot. The wildlife team is optimistic the injured bird will recover and eventually return to the wild. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Canadian citizenship law now lets Americans with direct ancestry apply for dual citizenship with a $55 fee if they have their documents ready. In Bellingham, immigration attorney Nicholas Berning said his practice now focuses on these cases. KISM
- ➤ FEMA approved nearly $21 million for flood protection in Oregon and Washington yesterday as part of a $250 million nationwide effort, and the Department of Ecology received a $180,000 grant to develop a flood risk reduction strategy. Local flood managers estimate fixes for the Nooksack River will cost $182 million. KAFE
- ➤ Nearly $21 million in FEMA funding was approved yesterday to boost flood resilience in Oregon and Washington while Whatcom County flood managers estimated $182 million is needed to fix the Nooksack River + $180,000 is set aside for a flood risk reduction plan. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Seahawks will make their NFL draft pick tonight at 5:00 on KPUG while Mariners enjoy a day off before a six-game road trip starting tomorrow at 5:15, and local sports media icon Tyler Anderson of Whatcom Preps will receive the Silver Helmet award on May 17. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Washington State Fish and Wildlife announced that fishing will open tomorrow at lowland lakes stocked with nearly 15.5 million trout and kokanee. The 11th annual Trout Derby at Lake Padden in Whatcom County offers local prizes for anglers who catch a green-tag trout. 1170 KPUG
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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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River Spell Concert
4-8 p.m. — Skylarks Cafe — Cost info unavailable — Experience the unique sound of River Spell, a jam band blending folk, rock, and funk.
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Sam Lachow Live Performance
9 PM – 12 AM — Wild Buffalo House Of Music — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience an eclectic mix of music from a talented producer and rapper known for his innovative style.
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