Good morning, Bellingham.

Boundary Bay Brewery reopens its nanobrewery Boundary on State on N.

State Street today – housed in the former Time and Materials building. The brewery will serve cocktails, wine, cider and pub fare from noon to 9 p.m.

The Bellingham Antique Mall, which has operated on Railroad Avenue near Holly Street for over seven years, will close later this month due to financial challenges.

The store has not yet set an official last day as downtown vacancies continue to rise.

Meridian School Board reviewed the 2026‑2027 budget on May 27 and will seek approval on June 17.

The district expects about 1,924 FTE students and is addressing the loss of 20 Transitional Kindergarten slots by applying for 20 new Early Childhood Education spots (as explained by Director of Business and Finance Daniel Yorton).

Governor Bob Ferguson proposed a bell-to-bell smartphone ban for all K-12 public schools to limit digital distractions and is expected to release details in mid-September.

If approved, the new rule will begin in the 2027-28 school year and extend current district policies statewide.

Whatcom County teachers Chifundo Vis and Beverly Williams earned Brown & Brown’s Educator of the Year awards on May 27 and band director Kenneth Quehrn received a special award for his perseverance after repeated home flooding, officials said.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife closed hatchery spring Chinook fishing on the North Fork as of Tuesday, Jun.

9 due to wild Chinook reaching the encounter limit; fishing below Maple Creek remains closed until Oct. 1.

WSDOT will shift all southbound I-5 traffic onto a temporary bypass near Chuckanut Creek at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 11 while northbound lanes will use a temporary two-lane road starting Monday night — crews will work on fish passage improvements with permanent lanes expected by September.

Last winter’s record floods altered river depths in Whatcom County, raising the risk of drowning as temperatures climb.

Washington state health officials advise wearing life jackets and using lifeguard-staffed pools to ensure safe swimming.

Josh Naylor's fifth-inning grand slam gave the Mariners a 6-3 win yesterday and game two starts today at 3:40 on KPUG.

The Bells host the Nanaimo NightOwls tonight at Joe Martin Field, and WWU honored its top athletes last week — marking a busy day in sports.

Western Washington University held its annual awards ceremony last week, naming Morgan Manalili and Bec Bennett as the Women’s Athletes of the Year and honoring junior Conrad Brown and Maurice Woodring as the Men’s Athletes of the Year—additionally, the women’s rowing squad received Team of the Year honors.

On Monday night, Josh Naylor hit a grand slam in a five-run fifth inning as the Mariners beat the Orioles 6-3.

Randy Arozarena (with three hits) added to the victory as Seattle won 10 of its last 13 games.

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.

NW Tune-Up 2026

5-10 p.m. — Waterfront Pump Track — Ticket required — Experience world-class mountain biking, live music, and community culture in Bellingham, WA.

Northwest Tune-Up 2026

5:50-9:50 p.m. — Waypoint Park — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening with modern crooner Stephen Day in the heart of Bellingham.