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Bellingham
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A year after a truck spilled 14 million bees on Weidkamp Road near Lynden on Friday, May 30, local beekeepers and the Sheriff’s Office DEM joined forces to create a new emergency plan for bee incidents. KAFE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County's jobless rate stayed at 4.8% in April after losing over 100 jobs from March, and Skagit County showed a similar trend with its rate rising more than one percentage point from last April; a new statewide job report is expected on June 17. KISM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The state Board of Education recognized 379 public schools from 150 districts for closing opportunity gaps in the 2024–25 school year, with Beach Elementary in the Ferndale district noted for its top 10% growth in math and improved attendance — officials said. Lynden Tribune
- ➤ Debbie Huskey was named the Lynden/Ferndale Masonic Lodge No. 56 Educator of the Year today by the Nooksack Valley School Board (award presented by Dick Decima) during a brief recognition ceremony with local school leaders present. Lynden Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham junior Leo Kuhn won his school’s first singles state championship over the weekend — joining county schools that secured multiple titles at the state tennis tournament. KISM
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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.
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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.
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Forest Logging Show
All day — Deming Log Show Grounds — Entrance fee details not provided — Discover the thrill of logging competitions and the latest equipment demonstrations.
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Karen Treiger - Standing on the Crack
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Explore the influential legacy of Jewish immigrant families in Seattle and Bellingham through captivating storytelling.
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