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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.

CRIME NEWS

  • Coleen Clark pleaded guilty to murdering Zachariah Janusiewicz at a homeless encampment near Tull Road last year and was sentenced to 10 years in prison while her alleged accomplice, Gale Jefferson, will face a jury trial starting July 14.  KAFE
  • Bellingham law enforcement arrested two people after a cocaine lab was discovered in a hotel room on E. Kellogg Road following a drug deal on Meridian Street on June 10 — the 34-year-old man remains in jail without bail while the 27-year-old woman was released and further arrests are expected.  KAFE
  • The Washington State Patrol has issued a missing persons alert for 17-year-old Damien George (5′ 6″ tall, 130 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a black hoodie, black pants and blue shoes) after he was last seen around 7 a.m. on June 11 leaving his residence off Smokehouse Road in Bellingham.  KAFE
  • A woman pleaded guilty to murder after firing a shot at a Bellingham homeless encampment in April 2024 — she received a 10-year prison sentence while her alleged accomplice, who pleaded not guilty, faces trial on July 14.  KISM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Bellingham Public Library—first built in 1950—received over $6 million in funding as part of the 2025–2027 state budget, with matching city and private donations to support phase two renovations that will add an ADA-accessible children's area, new help desk and updated HVAC; construction is set to begin in 2026 or 2027.  KISM

HEALTH NEWS

  • A California-based company is recalling cage-free and organic eggs sold under brands Clover, O Organics, Marketside and Simple Truth due to Salmonella concerns — the recalled eggs have sell-by dates from March 4 to June 19 and were distributed in nine states, including Walmart in Washington. The Whatcom County Health Department warns that vulnerable people may face serious illness so customers should throw away or return any eggs with a recalled lot number — if in doubt, discard them.  KISM

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 6/17/25

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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.

    Wed, 6/18/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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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.

    Wed, 6/25/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/29/25

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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.

    Tue, 7/1/25

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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.

    Wed, 7/2/25

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  • In Timberline's Embrace Book Reading

    6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Jean Waight explores the enchanting history of Timberline Lodge through her latest book.

    Thu, 7/10/25

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  • Horseshoe Tournament

    All day — Lynden / Bellingham KOA Journey — Entry fee required — Compete in a thrilling horseshoe tournament while enjoying scavenger hunts and tractor rides.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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