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Bellingham
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Tune-Up announced its music and bike festival lineup on April 30. The event will run Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12 in Bellingham with main stage acts like Hippie Sabotage and Souls of Mischief — a mountain biking film fest will preface the weekend. KAFE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Bellingham were nearly at a record high on Thursday as the local average reached $5.48 per gallon, just five cents below the all-time mark, while AAA reported the state average at $5.57 per gallon. KAFE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County is reviewing a proposal for a 64-acre open-pit quarry near Sumas with public feedback accepted through May 29. The review will finish early 2027 and the project supports road, railroad & port infrastructure as Cowden Inc. expects 25 trucks daily, doubling during peak times. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public Works closed a downtown alley between Railroad and Cornwall Avenues and installed fencing at the entrances. The two-block stretch between Holly and Champion Streets will be cleaned and upgraded for security — no reopening date is set — to curb ongoing drug use. KISM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham hosts the 2026 Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival at Pickford Film Center and Mount Baker Theatre through Sunday, while Monday Mount Baker Theatre shows Return of the Jedi and Saturday brings the Procession of the Species parade + live music at Wild Buffalo and Shakedown. KAFE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sehome and Squalicum high schools will face off tonight at 7:00 at Sehome High School in their final regular season boys soccer match, with Sehome holding a 15-0 record and Squalicum at 12-0 with three ties. Squalicum has already secured the top seed for the district tournament. KISM
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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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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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