Good morning, Bellingham.

Whatcom County Emergency Management and partners continued searching for missing Canadian hiker Gursimran Singh, last seen near Twin Sisters Mountain.

Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue crews flew over the South Twin Sister on Sunday to scan the glacier and drones were also used—if you have any information, call 911.

Rescue teams from Whatcom County, Bellingham Mountain Rescue and Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue are searching Twin Sisters Mountain for a 34-year-old hiker missing since July 2; crews scoured the glacier by foot, drone and helicopter on Sunday after finding his truck along Middle Fork Road.

Alpha Technologies will close its operations unit near BLI on Oct.

15 and will lay off 75 workers beginning Aug. 31 *founded in 1975*; some employees may transfer to other locations.

A fast-moving wildfire north of Hope is causing smoky conditions in Whatcom County—IQ Air reports unhealthy air for sensitive groups while crews in B.C. work to contain the Brunswick Creek Fire that has burned over 3,000 acres since July 2.

I-5 between Bellingham and Burlington will be reduced to one lane per direction from 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 until Saturday, July 25 as crews work on a fish passage barrier near Lake Samish — WSDOT advises drivers to use SR 9 or Chuckanut Drive to avoid delays.

WSDOT closed the Alger/Lake Samish Road southbound ramp on Monday, July 6 and will reduce Interstate 5 to one lane from 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 until Saturday, July 25 to allow fish passage barrier work.

Drivers are advised to use SR 9 (Chuckanut Drive) to avoid delays.

Bellingham’s Bells finished a difficult nine-game road trip with seven losses and will try to turn things around with three non-league games starting tomorrow against the Northwest Star Nighthawks at Joe Martin Field — first pitch at 6:35 a.m.

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.

Soul Fire: A 70's Soul Tribute

7-11:30 p.m. — Blue Room — $15 — Enjoy a vibrant night filled with smooth grooves and fiery soul as you dance to the best hits of the 70's.

Baby Cakes Concert at Hotel Bellwether

5-9 p.m. — Hotel Bellwether — $15 adults, $10 kids — Enjoy BBQ, craft brews, and a lively performance by the high-energy Baby Cakes band.