Good morning, Bellingham.

The Nooksack Valley Food Bank celebrated installing new solar panels that will lower energy costs as it serves 250 to 270 households in Whatcom County each week.

The eco-friendly upgrade boosts its ability to support local families in need.

At its June 25 awards dinner, the Lynden Lions Club awarded three $2,000 scholarships to high school graduates — Gracelyn Pap, Portia Gordley, and Sarah Van Berkum — for academic achievement and community service.

The Washington state Department of Ecology is seeking public feedback on proposed compost standards that limit contamination to 5% by volume and film plastic to 0.1%- public hearings are scheduled for Aug.

5-6 with comments accepted through Aug. 13. The rule builds on last year’s mandatory compost bins in the city.

Officials say Washington is entering its third warmest water year as Whatcom County’s snowpack remains at 19% of normal; December rains helped briefly, yet drought persisted since January — and upcoming El Niño conditions could lead to a warmer, drier winter.

A former DSHS employee accessed (8,600) records containing names, birth dates and Social Security numbers in March, and the agency has notified affected residents to monitor their accounts while collaborating with law enforcement.

Effective today, the state’s gas tax increased by roughly 2%—raising the state charge to 56.5 cents per gallon so drivers pay about 75 cents per gallon including federal tax.

The funds will support highway programs throughout Washington.

Team USA will play Bosnia-Herzegovina at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, and local fans can join the official Fan Zone watch party at the Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden, which also features a Belgium vs. Senegal doubleheader in Seattle at 1:00 p.m.

Downtown Bellingham will host the official Fan Zone watch party at Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden tomorrow for Team USA’s World Cup knockout match.

The event features a doubleheader with Belgium vs Senegal in Seattle at (1:00 p.m.) and Team USA versus Bosnia-Herzegovina at (5:00 p.m.).

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.

Iris Fisher Smith Book Launch

4-5 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Discover a heartfelt memoir that inspires hope and resilience through the journey of faith.

Club Weezer with DJ Mandy Moorhol

9 p.m. — The Shakedown — Tickets available — Indie rock and slacker rock fans unite for a vibrant dance party with DJ Mandy Moorhol.

Phoebe Wahl: Story Rug Book Release Event

4-5 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Celebrate the release of Phoebe Wahl's 'Story Rug' with a craft activity and an engaging conversation.

Florry Live at The Shakedown

7-11 p.m. — The Shakedown — $10+ — Experience the vibrant indie-country sounds of Florry and their eclectic lineup in downtown Bellingham.

Laughs with Richard Bowen

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Larrabee Lager Co — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night full of laughs with Seattle's own Richard Bowen and friends.