Good morning, Bellingham.

Police arrested a 61-year-old man at an encampment near E.

Kellogg Road after he stabbed another person in the back on Saturday morning, leaving the victim with a non-life-threatening lower back injury — the suspect, who did not require hospitalization for his medical issue, was booked into Whatcom County Jail — following a 911 call.

Bellingham police arrested an 18-year-old man early Saturday morning after he was accused of assaulting two transient people on Railroad Avenue—he was later released on bail on charges of robbery, assault and malicious mischief.

A Sedro-Woolley woman pleaded guilty to stealing over $1.4 million from Hardware Sales in Bellingham by forging checks and misusing funds, and her sentencing is set for June 26 when prosecutors recommend up to 33 months in prison—she must also repay over $226,000 in unpaid taxes.

Bellingham police arrested a 61-year-old man after he stabbed a person at a homeless encampment near the Meridian Guide on Saturday morning; the victim suffered a non-life-threatening lower back injury and the suspect did not need hospital care for his medical issue before being booked into jail.

WSDOT crews began clearing the 2.7 mile stretch of the highway to Artist Point on June 2, but there is no set reopening date this season — drivers are advised to exercise caution in the active work zone.

Whatcom County’s Economic Development Investment program is offering up to $10 million in grants and low-interest loans to support projects such as affordable housing — including efforts by non-profit housing organizations — and utility expansion.

Applications are open now and must be submitted by June 30 on the county website.

On June 3, the Port of Bellingham approved plans to install bike lockers at Bellingham International Airport and Fairhaven Station; pending Executive Director Rob Fix’s signature, the project will use the Transit Access Fund from WTA (covering 90% of costs) while the Port supplies the remaining 10%.

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.

2025 Literary Citizenship Awards Ceremony

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Celebrate local literary citizens recognized for their contributions to the community.

Laser Cutter Q&A Session

6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get expert advice on laser projects and tools from Jason Davies in a casual setting.