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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dairy Farmers of Washington is hosting the annual Whatcom This Whey event at local dairy farms where visitors learn about cow care, milking robots and farm-to-table practices. Since its inception in 2022, the event—linking past and present—shows how dairy farms remain a key part of Whatcom County. Lynden Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Funky’s Hot Sauce Factory earned four gold and one silver award at the 2025 European Hot Sauce Awards — its Super Fuzz and Nirvana won gold while Stellar Fuzz and Chili Librae took best sauce honors and Seeing Stars received silver. KAFE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found Whatcom County workers earned an average of $1,286 per week in Q4 2024 — a 6% increase from 2023 that still left the county with the second-lowest wages among the 10 largest in the state. A separate study showed single adults need nearly $110,000 a year to live comfortably — ranking Washington as the fifth-most expensive state. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington will receive up to $105.6 million over the next 15 years from the Purdue Pharma settlement as part of a $7.4 billion national agreement to combat the opioid crisis—most funds coming in the first three years and split equally between state and local governments for treatment centers and first responders. The settlement also ends the Sacklers’ control of Purdue Pharma and stops them from selling opioids in the U.S., adding to nearly $1.29 billion previously awarded to Washington. KISM
- ➤ The Port of Bellingham has named Tiffany DeSimone as interim executive director after former director Rob Fix left. A local native with experience at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal—Squalicum Harbor and Blaine Harbor, she will lead key port projects until a permanent director is found. KISM
- ➤ The City of Bellingham partnered with home-sharing site Nesterly as part of Mayor Kim Lund’s executive order to boost affordable housing options for renters—users can sign up for free and search available rooms, with extra fees and background checks in place—ensuring proper verification for both parties. KAFE
- ➤ Washington state officials said personal data for 1.7 million Apple Health enrollees was shared with federal immigration officials without notice—raising concerns that the move could worsen barriers for noncitizens seeking legal status. Governor Ferguson and the Health Care Authority called the release unethical and are reviewing all options to address the situation. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cascadia Dirt Cup 2025 – Galbraith Mountain Enduro
July 12-13 — Galbraith Mountain and Padden Trails Parking Lot — Entry fee varies — Experience thrilling mountain bike racing at the fourth stop of the Cascadia Dirt Cup series.
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Intro to the Laser Cutter
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Learn from laser expert Jason Davies and get your questions answered about laser projects and techniques.
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