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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Washington State Department of Natural Resources will host a free vessel turn-in event in Whatcom County this summer to stop abandoned boats from polluting local waters. Residents must pre-apply by July 1 with proof of ownership while boats over 34 feet will not be accepted.  KAFE

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund said on May 27 that she named Joel Pfundt as Director of Public Works and Mike Olinger as Deputy Director, effective immediately—both served as interim co-directors since July 2024. They bring many years of work in roads, water, and city services to help run the department well.  City of Bellingham

HEALTH NEWS

  • On Friday, PeaceHealth nurses at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center voted to ratify a new contract through 2028 that gives an instant hourly raise of $4.25 and planned 3% wage hikes over the next two years— the highest three-year increases in union history with added benefits such as guaranteed pharmacy access and stronger hospice nurse protections. The contract will take effect on June 1.  KISM

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Glacier's former Oculis Lodge site will go to auction on June 9 when auction company Crexi accepts bids for the 2-acre mono-dome property off Mt Baker Hwy — originally planned as a glamping project — with a $75,000 starting bid and a mandatory $10,000 deposit. Open houses are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday to let buyers view the property.  KISM
  • On June 9, Crexi will take bids for the former Oculis Lodge site, a 2 acre property off Mt Baker Hwy that was once listed on Redfin for $725,000 but now has a starting bid of $75,000. Interested bidders must pay a $10,000 deposit before submitting offers and open houses will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  KAFE

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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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.

    Wed, 6/4/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 6/17/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 6/18/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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  • Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop

    6:00 – 7:30 PM — Bellingham Makerspace — $ — Learn to create stunning vector graphics using Inkscape for your creative projects.

    Wed, 6/25/25

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  • Boulevard Park Concert Series: SpaceBand

    6-8 p.m. — Boulevard Park Stage — Free — Enjoy an evening of old-school dance covers and new classics with the local favorite, SpaceBand.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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