Good morning, Bellingham.

At Civic Field this morning, volunteers and WSDOT interns began handing out pieces of the Bellingham Graffiti Rock to a long line of locals—742 in all—who signed waivers to claim a slice of their city’s past.

A 3-week-old harbor seal pup was shot in the head near Bellingham and is receiving treatment at SR3 SeaLife Response (Des Moines) where veterinarians discovered a lodged bullet by X-ray.

Washington gained 5,400 jobs in June, led by leisure + hospitality and boosts in education and health while the unemployment rate held at 5.2 percent; Whatcom County’s June jobs report will be released on Tuesday, July 21.

Two small wildfires occurred earlier this week, one near Colony Road in Skagit County and one on Lopez Island with no evacuations issued.

Smoke from Brunswick Complex fires in B.C. lowered air quality in Everson and Sumas, and a fire weather watch runs from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.

Two small wildfires broke out earlier this week near Colony Road in Skagit and on Lopez Island, burning about a quarter and a tenth of an acre.

Smoke from a 50,000 acre fire in B.C. lowered air quality in Everson and Sumas, and a fire weather watch remains until Thursday evening.

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced a settlement on Tuesday, July 14 — addressing a 2023 genetic data breach that exposed customer information of over 200,000 locals plus nearly 7 million nationwide — with the bankruptcy trustee of 23andMe.

The $18 million agreement provides $547,000 to support state consumer protection enforcement.

The Bells earned a 6-0 shutout win last night at Joe Martin Field against the Cascade Collegiate League Showcase Team, with Seddrick Henderson striking out six in three perfect innings and Matt Churchill hitting a home run while the team recorded seven walks; they host the Dub Sea Fish Sticks tonight at 6:35.

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.