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Bellingham
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. City of Bellingham
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KAFE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lynden Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lynden Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KAFE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. My Bellingham Now
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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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