Good morning, Bellingham.

Ferndale Police are searching for 18-year-old Ezra Smith who went missing on May 24 in downtown Bellingham while wearing a black short-sleeve button-up shirt, blue sweatshirt, jeans and black shoes; he is 6 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 170 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes, and anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1.

A 28-year-old woman pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter in Whatcom County Superior Court for fatally striking a pedestrian on E.

Axton Road north of Bellingham when driving under the influence in May 2022—she will serve 20 months in prison followed by a year of community supervision.

Ferndale Police are searching for 18-year-old Ezra Smith, who has been missing since May 24 after he was last seen in downtown Bellingham wearing a black short-sleeve button-up, blue sweatshirt, jeans and black shoes — anyone with information is urged to call 9-1-1.

The Washington State Department of Ecology declared an emergency drought for Whatcom and Skagit Counties as water supplies fell below 75% of normal—rapid snowmelt and warmer spring temperatures led to the expanded declaration.

This action follows earlier measures in parts of Yakima and Kittitas Counties while drought advisories remain for the Seattle, Tacoma and Everett areas.

Whatcom County Health and Community Services is seeking a provider to manage next winter’s severe weather shelter in Bellingham and will offer up to $550,000 in funding for the operation.

Interested parties must submit plans or propose a location by June 24—applicants can choose to operate the shelter on dangerous nights or as a nightly winter service.

KGMI's Adam Smith shared weekend plans for Whatcom County—highlighting local events in Bellingham, Ferndale, and Lynden—in his Lifestyle Lookout feature as the summer sun brightens the area.

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.