Good morning, Bellingham.

Bruce A. Scholten will present his new book Dairy Farming in the 21st Century at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at Village Books in Lynden & he will discuss how seaweed may help reduce methane emissions from dairy cows.

Rena Priest, a Lummi Nation author known for her book 'Positively Uncivilized,' has been chosen to represent the state at the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. in late August (she is a former state Poet Laureate) and she lives in Bellingham.

Seniors at Nooksack Valley High School earned over $2 million in scholarships — 62 students received funds from colleges, the Nooksack Valley Scholarship Foundation and outside groups, with the foundation awarding a record $166,000 to 50 students.

Whatcom Fire District 17 will use a $2.2 million low-interest loan plus $300k in local funds to build a new station on an 11-acre site on Slater Road near Neptune Beach (donated by Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery); construction will begin by August and operations should start by November.

WSDOT reopened the road to Artist Point on Wednesday, June 10 after crews removed over 20 feet of snow from Heather Meadows.

Visitors should expect snow-covered trails and must buy a recreational pass at the Glacier Public Service Center — plan accordingly before hiking.

Tomorrow, Bellingham will host its first official World Cup Fan Zone watch party at Kulshan’s Trackside Beer Garden — coinciding with the U.S. match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.

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.