Good morning, Bellingham.

A seal pup found in the tidal flats near the airport over the Fourth of July weekend had been shot in the head and was humanely euthanized by SR3 staff after a CT scan showed a BB pellet lodged in its brain, marking the first of three gunshot cases treated this year.

A winner of a multimillion-dollar lottery ticket from ARCO on Meridian Street claimed a $8.2 million prize on July 8; meanwhile, a $10,000 ticket sold at JJ's In and Out on Holly Street remains unclaimed with claims accepted until Nov.

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Lynden School Board approved a $300K transfer from its 2025-2026 general fund to its debt services fund for safety & facility projects for the upcoming school year.

Smoke from wildfires in B.C. has triggered air quality alerts in Whatcom County as crews use drones to start firebreaks near the Brunswick Creek Complex; winds may shift the smoke while nearby fires near Ross Lake and Ptarmigan keep growing (62,000 acres burned so far).

The Bells lost 7-4 last night to the Kelowna Falcons in a rubber match and nearly rallied in the ninth; they will try for a win tonight at Joe Martin Field with first pitch at 6:35 p.m.

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.