Good morning, Bellingham.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tool Fair

Join us Father's Day Weekend, June 19–20, for the Hardware Sales 30th Annual Tool Fair — Bellingham's favorite tradition celebrating 30 years of community, featuring live demos, vendor booth raffles, a Super Raffle, exclusive Tool Fair merch, and a Beer Garden at Stemma West. Meet reps from your favorite tool brands, score deals, and keep the fun going at participating local businesses all weekend long.

Mason Bee Revolution with Dave Hunter

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Explore the crucial role of mason bees in pollination with expert insights and engaging discussions.

Laughs @ Larrabee Comedy Night featuring Brett Emerson

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Larrabee Lager Co — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of nonstop laughs with standout comedians Brett Emerson, Mariah Dodd, and Jay Markowitz.