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Bellingham
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's will open its second Bellingham store at 4255 Meridian Street in the Cordata Center on Thursday, May 29 at 8 a.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 7:55 a.m.—with music and giveaways to welcome customers. KAFE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 34-year-old man was shot and killed during a police pursuit that began on Saturday, May 17 in south Whatcom County when he refused to stop for a stolen motorcycle, led police onto NB I-5 near Lake Samish, abandoned his bike for a small boat in the Cain Lake neighborhood, and fired in several directions before being struck by a bullet—no officers or nearby residences were hurt. KISM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Washington Fair announced it will host Country Shuffle on August 9 at the Bank of the Pacific Grandstand with performances by Colt Ford, David Lee Murphy and Connor Smith. Tickets cost $45 for reserved seats and $60 for preferred seating + general sales begin Friday, May 23 at 9 a.m. with a pre-sale for Friends of the Fair subscribers starting Wednesday. KAFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Bob Ferguson signed HB 5390 on May 17 so that starting Oct 1 the Discover Pass fee will rise from $30 to $45 for state parks in Whatcom County—this marks the first increase since 2011 and removes the reservation fee waiver for veterans using the Lifetime Veterans’ Disability Pass. KAFE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nurses at PeaceHealth in Bellingham reached a tentative agreement for a new contract through 2028 that gives an instant $4.25 hourly raise and roughly 3% wage increases for the next two years—union members will vote on the deal starting May22 through Friday night. KISM
- ➤ PeaceHealth nurses reached a tentative agreement on a new contract through 2028 that gives an instant $4.25 hourly raise and about 3% wage increases for the next two years—nurses will vote on the deal starting May 22 with voting ending Friday night. My Bellingham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the Mariners start their game against the White Sox in the Windy City after sweeping the Padres and building a 2.5-game lead in the AL West, while the Storm, Sounders, and Reign record mixed results and WWU Softball advanced to the College World Series—prep teams from Lynden and local schools are also moving on to state tournaments as NFL linebacker Fred Warner signed a three-year extension keeping him with his team through 2029. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ The Ski to Sea relay race will take place this Sunday from Mt. Baker to Fairhaven with thousands expected and racers must reach Mount Baker Lodge by 7:15 a.m. before it closes. Birch Equipment aims to extend its winning streak while WTA will offer extra bus trips every 15 minutes between Western Washington University and Fairhaven Festival—the final leg ends at Marine Park in the early afternoon. KAFE
- ➤ The Mariners swept the Padres and now lead the AL West by 2.5 games as they prepare to face the White Sox at 4:40 p.m. today—Western Washington University’s softball team advanced to the College World Series with a win on Friday while several prep teams secured state tournament spots. KISM
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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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Bellingham Scottish Gathering
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Blaine Marine Park-kids play area — Free entry — Celebrate Scotland's vibrant culture in the heart of Blaine.
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Comedy Night with Scott Losse
9:30-11:30 p.m. — Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with national headliner Scott Losse in Bellingham.
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Ann Aguirre Book Launch with Sarah Hawley
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — $6.44 - $20.44 — Celebrate the launch of Ann Aguirre's newest book with an engaging conversation and a book voucher.
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Intro to the Laser Cutter
6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get insights on laser projects and learn about design tools with expert Jason Davies.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Edmund Hillary
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