Good morning, Bellingham.

The Forest Service will close a two-mile stretch of Baker Lake Road from July 15 through August to repair a collapsing bridge, while Glacier Creek Road remains closed until the end of October for washout repairs with pedestrian and bike access at the service’s discretion.

Local and state rescue teams are still searching for overdue mountaineer Gursimran Randhawa in the Twin Sisters mountain range, following weekend efforts that included helicopters and drones (volunteers and state units joined the search) and urging anyone with information to call 911.

A report from local broker Peter Ahn shows that Whatcom County home prices have held steady this spring while homes now take longer to sell; median prices were $640,500 countywide and $755,000 in Bellingham (buyers are taking extra time due to higher mortgage rates).

Bellingham's Bells return home after two weeks to host the Northwest Star Nighthawks tonight at Joe Martin Field at 6:35 p.m. + the first 900 fans will receive a special Bells dad hat.

Seattle's Mariners begin their Florida road trip today at 3:40 p.m. on KPUG after a strong homestand, and the Bells return home tonight at 6:35 from Joe Martin Field to host the Northwest Star Nighthawks with a special dad hat offer for early fans.

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.