Good morning, Bellingham.

A Marysville man, 23-year-old Elijah Belmont, pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of Henry King at Boulevard Park in Bellingham and his sentencing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22 in Whatcom County Superior Court—he could face a life sentence and a $50,000 fine.

Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund and Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu held presentations on Tuesday at Hotel Bellwether and answered questions about plans for a new county jail opening on July 4, 2028, cost cuts in city services outside police and fire, and downtown revitalization with new housing, bike patrols and a state of the art skatepark—both leaders noted that a report on reduced Canadian travel is expected next month.

Local father and longtime legal immigrant Maximo Londonio has been detained at Sea-Tac Airport since May 15 and may soon be moved to an ICE facility—his wife Crystal held a rally demanding his release while saying he was fed only instant noodles during his detention.

PeaceHealth nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham will vote on a new tentative agreement on May 22–23 as they seek improvements in their contract terms—recent union pickets underscored their concerns, with pediatric nurse Heather Bryce even donning a T-Rex costume to draw attention to the issues.

Mariners extended their six-game win streak with a 5-1 victory last night and will try to clinch the Windy City series tonight when rookie Casey Legumina makes his first start.

Seahawks will welcome Pete Carroll on Aug. 7th and the Storm, after notching their first win last night before hosting a Friday home opener, join NBA, NHL, and NFL updates as playoff games begin tonight and owners approved a proposal today to allow flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Games—bringing a full slate of sports news.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tenderpile Smile Aisle Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Aslan Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a melodic evening of jazz music from the local group Tenderpile Smile Aisle.