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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This year’s Stamp Out Hunger is scheduled for May 10 in Lynden — an event that will spotlight food insufficiency, which the National Institute of Health says is often the most extreme form of food insecurity — as community members are invited to donate food to help those in need. Lynden Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rite Aid said on May 5 that it would try to sell most of its assets—including its five Whatcom County stores, three in Bellingham, one in Ferndale and one in Lynden—as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, and it planned to transfer customer prescriptions to other pharmacies while keeping the stores open. KISM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A fiery dispute over a truck sale near Custer on May 4 ended with a truck burning with someone inside, and a 51-year-old woman was arrested and remains in jail on $50,000 bail — with damages exceeding $3,000 and no injuries reported. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bellingham launched its Community Streets Program last week to let residents share concerns over traffic safety—feedback is accepted online, by phone, or in person through May 31 for streets in the Cordata, Meridian, King Mountain, Irongate, Barkley and Silver Beach neighborhoods. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ WSDOT removed a stuffed sloth from I-5 on March 18, and a second one high in trees will stay for now—its removal needs special equipment and could shut down the freeway. Crews will work for several weeks on Chuckanut Drive between mileposts 9.5 and 10 to clear loose rock and repair the road—nearby businesses remain open. KISM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two of the three unions at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham have given notice they will go on a five-day strike starting May 12—while the nurses union will meet at the negotiating table on May 16—and a rally is planned. Lynden Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brant Heppner, a Lynden senior who helped win five state championships, announced he will play basketball at Seattle Pacific University after earning top honors in his sport. The Mariners acquired switch-hitter Leody Taveras from the Rangers to boost their outfield—and the Kraken dropped two spots in the draft lottery while they searched for a new head coach. KISM
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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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Women's Only Spring Fling Hike
9-11 a.m. — Clayton Beach Trailhead — Discovery pass required — Explore a scenic forest trail and relax at the beach with fellow nature lovers.
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Sunday Jazz Brunch at Hotel Leo
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Hotel Leo — Enjoy a delightful brunch accompanied by live jazz music.
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The Chuckanut Radio Hour with Patrick Hutchison
7-8 p.m. — The Hotel Leo Crystal Ballroom — $5 — Enjoy an evening of music and storytelling featuring author Patrick Hutchison and musician Phil Paige.
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Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — See event details for registration costs — Learn to create vector graphics using Inkscape for laser and vinyl cutting.
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Pawject Runway: Compassion is the Fashion
5-9 p.m. — Best Western Plus Lakeway Inn — Online auction from May 12-16 — Celebrate compassion for animals through fashion at this unique fundraiser.
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Meet-A-Truck 2025
1-3 p.m. — Bellingham City Hall — Free entry — Explore big trucks and equipment while enjoying crafts and a scavenger hunt.
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Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Bellingham Makerspace — Class fees apply — Learn to create stunning vector graphics using Inkscape with expert guidance.
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Corvettes Unlimited Car Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Bellewood Farms & Distillery — $20 entry for participants — Celebrate the 30th Annual showcase of corvettes and open classes.
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Intro to Laser Cutter Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Class fees applicable — Learn to safely operate the laser cutter and create your own acrylic keychain.
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