Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Whatcom County Search and Rescue experts offered essential tips for local outdoor adventurers who plan to hike or paddle in areas like Mount Baker and Bellingham Bay.
They advised researching trails, sharing plans, and carrying proper gear (including maps, water, and first aid) to ensure a safe outing.
🎭 Culture
Tulip season is extended as two Skagit Valley gardens will stay open until Sunday, May 3, offering discounted tickets (May 1-3) due to an early bloom that began on March 21.
Visitors can enjoy a longer festival than usual.
🎓 Education
Bellingham Public Schools will soon boost students' skills in spotting misinformation with a three-year fellowship funded by a $30,000 grant — the first such program accepted in Washington.
The initiative will bring critical news literacy lessons to classrooms.
🏛️ Government
City leaders are addressing nearly 15% ground-floor vacancies (from an Oct.
2025 report) in downtown's main retail area; nearly half of the empty spaces are expected to return to use soon as the council will consider new incentives and a possible vacancy tax at an upcoming meeting.
🎉 Bellingham Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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