Good morning, Bellingham.

On May 30 at 8:44 a.m., a commercial truck carrying bees rolled over on Weidkamp Road, closing it between West Badger and Loomis Trail Road—Whatcom County Sheriff's Office officials urged drivers to avoid the area due to the risk of swarming bees.

Downtown Sounds returns for its 21st season, filling five downtown blocks every Wednesday evening from July 9 through August 6 with national headliners and local bands like Meta & the Cornerstones, Queen Mother, Veronica North and County Rose.

Attendees will also enjoy food trucks, family-friendly activities and a newly expanded beer garden.

The daughter of a Ferndale woman who died during the 2021 heat wave filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court against seven oil and gas companies for their role in worsening the climate—she claims they hid risks that contributed to the state’s report of 100 heat-related deaths during that week.

Starting Monday, June 2, crews will build sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks and lighting along Squalicum Parkway in Bellingham, affecting access to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and other clinics.

Flaggers will direct traffic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until construction ends in October—patients are advised to allow extra travel time and use the available parking garages.

Crews will begin building sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks and lighting along Squalicum Parkway between Ellis Street and Birchwood Avenue on Monday, June 2, with work lasting until October.

Access to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center will be affected—flaggers will guide one open lane from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.—and patients are advised to use the PeaceHealth Central and North garages.

USTA Martial Arts held its annual Hanmadang tournament on May 10 in Lynden, where taekwondo students from Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties showed that learning goes beyond earning a black belt—demonstrating hard work and growth.

The Mariners will try to start fresh tonight against the Twins after a 9-3 extra inning loss to the Nationals—Bellingham Bells are playing their season opener in Nanaimo and Sehome soccer faces Columbia River at 5:00.

Seattle hired Lane Lambert as the Kraken’s new head coach—additionally, the 49ers will soon finalize a trade for edge rusher Bryce Huff, the Storm host the Atlanta Dream tonight, and WWU rowing advanced both varsity boats to tomorrow’s Grand Final.

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.

Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop

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

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.

Bellingham Festival of Music Opening Night 2025

7:30 p.m. — Performing Arts Center — $50--$60 — Experience a global musical tour with Artistic Director Marcelo Lehninger and pianist Simon Trpceski starting with The Russian Masters.