Good morning, Bellingham.

Today, Bellingham honors fallen service members with a Memorial Day parade from noon to 2 p.m. starting at Alabama and Cornwall while some public facilities close on May 26 and streets in Fairhaven and Downtown see restrictions for festivities—elected officials will meet on June 4 for Lake Whatcom updates, residents can share Eldridge bike lane pilot feedback until June 8, and comments on the updated Commute Trip Reduction Plan are invited before meetings on June 10 and June 23.

Whatcom County authorities arrested a 55-year-old California man last Tuesday at the county jail for leading a fraud scheme that tricked a local resident into depositing over $100,000 in cash and gold into a fake federal reserve account — police suspect he is part of a national ring targeting seniors and remind the public that law enforcement never calls to ask for funds or valuables.

The Sumas Historical Society is launching a self-guided walking tour using a $7,850 tourism promotion grant to install new signage and advertise the tour—residents can explore town history while the museum remains open one day a week.

Samara Pike, a third grader at Sumas Elementary School in Nooksack Valley, became a published artist when her illustration of her favorite word was featured in SPIDER magazine—she loves drawing chickens and cats and finds inspiration in books and her creative ideas with stuffed animals.

The first humpback whale calf of the 2025 season was spotted on Wednesday in the Salish Sea near San Juan Island by the Pacific Whale Watch Association.

The calf is believed to be four to five months old and was seen with its mother—Big Mama—who has given birth to eight calves over three decades.

The Mariners will start tonight at 5:10 p.m. with Emerson Hancock on the mound as they try to rebound after a 9+2 loss to Houston and star Julio Rodriguez returns to the lineup.

Tomorrow, WWU’s softball team will begin an 8 a.m. loser-out match against North Georgia in Chattanooga while local prep soccer, baseball and softball tournaments and the Ski to Sea race — starting at 7:30 a.m. at Mount Baker with live KGMI coverage — add to a busy sports schedule.

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.