Good morning, Bellingham.

WSDOT said it broke apart the famed I-5 graffiti rock on May 6 for removal – a change made to clear a temporary bypass road for construction on Chuckanut Creek.

The agency will share a limited number of the pieces with interested residents once its plan is finalized.

Bellingham celebrates APIDA Heritage Month with a festival Tuesday, May 12 at Whatcom Community College featuring free meals, performances and vendors while residents submit new park name ideas until May 28.

Preschool storytime is on May 13, Bike to Work Day on May 15 and water quality remains excellent.

Eligible workers in Whatcom-Skagit counties affected by December flooding may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance until June 10 if they lost jobs or had reduced hours.

The federal program also qualifies members of the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Indian Tribe along with eight other counties.

Thirteen counties and one tribe are promoting the Ready, Set, Go! evacuation campaign to help residents prepare for an early wildfire season in our region.

The initiative clarifies alert levels for all hazards amid an ongoing drought in western Washington.

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center said parking near the ER will be limited from Monday, May 11 for about two years as crews build the Peter Paulsen Pavilion to expand women's and children's care, and visitors may use the east central garage and north visitor parking.

Western's softball team won 11-2 this afternoon to advance to the GNAC Championships semifinals; the 2nd-seeded Viks will face the winner of Saint Martin's and Simon Frasier in Ellensburg tomorrow.

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.

The Journey Begins: Community Introduction to Setting Sun Circle

6-7:30 p.m. — Maritime Heritage Park — Free entry — Experience Indigenous art, music, and dance at this community introduction event during the Indigenous Art Walk.

Buzz In! Improvised Game Show

9:30 – 11:00 PM — The Upfront Theatre — $0.66 ticket service fee — Enjoy Bellingham's favorite improv game show filled with hilarity and surprises.