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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Washington State Patrol has urged the public to help locate missing Indigenous teen Abriana Powell, a 15 year old last seen on June 23 on Jefferson St in the Columbia neighborhood wearing a white T shirt and jeans — anyone with information should call 911. 1170 KPUG
- ➤ Anthony D'Amato—formerly known as Kenneth Bianchi and called the Hillside Strangler—will appear before a parole board today in Bellingham; the 74-year-old serial killer who once took the lives of two women while working as a security guard may have his sentence extended if his appeal is rejected. KISM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Washington University announced 20 layoffs on Tuesday, including eliminating its student affairs division, to address a $23 million budget deficit. President Sabah Randhawa said previous cuts reduced the deficit by $13 million—and future changes to academic programs on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas and in Everett, along with main campus departmental cuts, will cover the remaining shortfall. KAFE
- ➤ Western Washington University announced 20 layoffs on Tuesday as it cuts the student affairs administrative division to address a $23 million budget deficit—President Randhawa said planned academic changes at Kitsap, Olympic Peninsula, Everett and the main campus will help reduce the shortfall while keeping key services intact. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed land annexation on July 21 that may change the city limits. Council members are studying the 146-acre parcel near Squalicum High School—where more than 60% of property owners signed a petition—to assess its impact on emergency service coverage. KISM
- ➤ Bellingham City Council voted unanimously Monday night to ban extra fees for tenants and mobile home residents—removing charges for in-unit appliance use, common area access, payment processing, mail collection and lease changes—from any new leases or lease renewals. The changes will take effect on Aug. 1. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Bellingham City Council approved a $150,000 settlement for Jerry and Terri-Lynn Land after they sued over the motorhome's destruction— the lawsuit is dismissed with prejudice to prevent further claims. KISM
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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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