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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a search and rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island helped the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office rescue two mountaineers stuck on Mount Baker's North Face after a 62-year-old man lost a boot and crampon during the climb; they were taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. KISM
- ➤ On Tuesday, two mountaineers stranded on the North Face of Mount Baker were rescued after a 62-year-old man lost his boot and crampon during his climb, with a Naval Air Station Whidbey Island search and rescue team assisting Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and transporting them to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (the team reached them in 20 minutes during an airborne training exercise). KAFE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ramble Tamble, a downtown Bellingham bar on N. State Street, said it will go on an indefinite hiatus at the end of June. The venue, which opened nearly 2 years ago, will hold its scheduled shows through the rest of the month — future acts will be announced later. KISM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local trumpet player Pace Rubadeau runs the monthly First Friday Busking Program in downtown Bellingham that pays local musicians to perform live. He also partners with Chuckanut Bay Distillery to host a secret speakeasy event—The Pastime, which will open on July 21 with support from local sponsors. KISM
- ➤ A downtown Bellingham bar and music venue will go on indefinite hiatus at the end of June—owners say it has become increasingly difficult to execute their original vision—and upcoming shows will continue through the month to provide a last taste of live performances. KAFE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Student workers at Western Washington University announced a hard deadline—giving the university two days to progress on union recognition—after a productive meeting on June 2, and they will meet on Wednesday to decide if they will resume their strike on Monday, June 9 if progress remains insufficient. 1170 KPUG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Port Commission voted 2-1 on Tuesday to terminate Rob Fix’s role as executive director so the organization could pursue new leadership—Tiffany DeSimone, the current Director of Maritime, was named Interim Executive Director to guide Port operations. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local Bells pitchers held off their opponents—scoring all their runs in the first inning—to get a 3-0 shutout win against the Kamloops NorthPaws in Bellingham last night, with key plays from Gavin Long, Alex Fernandes, Brock Sell, and Noah Cassie. In other sports, the Mariners lost 5-1 to Baltimore with George Kirby hit by a line drive though he said he is fine, and Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald dismissed any change to the starting quarterback as MLB All-Star voting begins. My Bellingham Now
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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