Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
Good morning, Bellingham.
The annual Northwest Raspberry Festival runs today and tomorrow in downtown Lynden — featuring live music, a car show and the Curt Maberry Memorial Classic 3-on-3 basketball tournament — as Front Street stays closed through tomorrow to support the event.
Vincent Lalonde, owner of The Temple Bar (downtown), is exploring sale options so customers can plan final visits before any changes occur while the bar continues service through late August.
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center will temporarily close between 11 and 18 ER parking spaces for eight days starting Monday, July 20 — offering a complimentary valet service with wheelchair assistance to ease visitor access.
Visitors without mobility needs are encouraged to use the Central or North parking garages.
Federal health officials reported that a parasite outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell restaurants comes from a single supplier serving five states in the Midwest and East.
In Washington, 27 cases - mostly travel-related - highlight the need for Bellingham residents to wash fresh produce.
The annual bike race Tour de Whatcom kicks off today at 7:30 a.m. in downtown Bellingham, expected to draw more than 800 cyclists, and drivers should plan for lane closures on I-5 southbound from Northwest Avenue to Guide Meridian Sunday through Tuesday for repaving work.
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.
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