Good morning, Bellingham.

Janicki Industries will build a new 2-million sqft, new-building facility in Great Falls later this summer and add positions in Whatcom and Skagit Counties as it expands its job offerings.

The move builds on its growth at current sites in Bellingham, Hamilton, and Sedro-Woolley.

Janicki Industries (the local aerospace manufacturer) will build a 2-million sqft facility in Great Falls, Montana later this summer that is expected to create up to 2000 jobs; it is also adding positions in Whatcom and Skagit Counties while finishing a new building in Mount Vernon.

A recent Tourism Economics study finds Whatcom County tourist spending dropped 0.4% from 2024 to 2025 while visitor numbers stayed near 3.49 million.

Hotel costs rose by ($50 per person) as spending on food, beverage and recreation increased, keeping totals well above levels before the pandemic.

Today, the Whatcom Museum offers free admission from noon to 9 p.m. as First Fridays light up downtown with live music, art and free bike valet; Bleak Week films run until Thursday while a Scottish Gathering in Blaine and a live Americana show at the Shakedown are scheduled for Saturday.

Bellingham's fan zone is offering free watch parties for Team USA—starting on June 12 at 6 p.m. at Trackside Beer Garden and continuing on June 19 at noon downtown—with extra soccer-themed activities at the Whatcom Museum.

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.

Rhys Langston Live at The Shakedown

8-11 p.m. — The Shakedown — Tickets required — Experience the genre-defying sounds of Rhys Langston and his eclectic live set.

Eternal Wave Live Concert

Jul 3-4 — The Shakedown — Tickets not specified — Experience infectious surf rock vibes with Eternal Wave and Where’s West? in a night of catchy tunes and dance moves.

Jontavious Willis Live

8-11 p.m. — The Shakedown — Ticket info available — Experience the vibrant fusion of traditional and modern Blues that brings audiences to their feet.