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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Bellingham hosts free outdoor concerts in Elizabeth Park every Thursday through Aug. 22 and offers a library card night at the Bells on June 26 while the City seeks volunteers for several advisory boards and begins watermain work near C Street and Irving Street next week—city crews are also ramping up summer maintenance on streets and parks and inviting teachers to apply for an art education conference by June 30. City of Bellingham
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Human remains were found near the I-5 off-ramp on Lakeway Drive in Bellingham Tuesday afternoon—troopers are investigating the death and have not identified the person. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington State Transportation Commission proposed a 3% raise in vehicle and passenger fares on ferries in October with another 3% increase and a 35% summer surcharge planned for May — public comment is now being accepted before the final vote on August 6. Residents can submit feedback via email, phone, or mail. KAFE
- ➤ The Housing Authority has secured funds from the state Department of Commerce, FEMA and insurance to repair the 11-unit Sumas Square Apartments that were damaged in the November 2021 floods—forcing all residents to relocate. Construction is scheduled to start in 2026 and residents are expected to return in 2027—while Habitat for Humanity received a $15,000 AARP grant to support home repairs. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Midsummer Cider Tasting
4-7 p.m. — Elizabeth Station — Free entry — Sample specialty ciders from local farms and enjoy beautiful bouquets in a vibrant community setting.
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