Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Bellingham.
🏘️ Community
The Library’s Children's Craft Fairs are scheduled for Friday, July 31 at Lee Memorial Park (11 a.m.–1 p.m.) and Friday, Aug.
21 at Bellis Fair Mall (5–7 p.m.). The city also launched a rental registration dashboard and will reforest Cornwall Memorial Park over the next 3–5 years.
🌲 Environment
On Tuesday, July 21, the Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District received national recognition from the EPA's PISCES program for $15M upgrades to the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant at Wex’liem Community Hall.
The improvements aim to reduce pollution and protect local shellfish beds.
🏛️ Government
Bellingham is partnering with property owners to clean up the city’s largest homeless encampment (located near Walmart between E Stuart Road, Kellogg Road and James Street).
Cleanup and timber harvest will begin in the first week of August after residents are given vacate notices.
📰 Lifestyle
Today, Pioneer Days starts in Ferndale at 11 a.m. with log cabin tours and kids’ activities at Pioneer Park.
Saturday brings Lynden Airport’s open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the York Yard Crawl in Bellingham from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (family-friendly events).
🏈 Sports
Bells achieved a 10 to 0 shutout of the Kelowna Falcons at Joe Martin Field last night.
Cole Anderson, Jordan Chancellor, and Lane Simonsen contributed to the win—now the team will start a six-game road trip on Saturday with three games in Wenatchee against the AppleSox.
The Bells beat the Kelowna Falcons 10-0 at Joe Martin Field last night with strong pitching from Cole Anderson, Jordan Chancellor (two innings each) and Lane Simonsen’s no-hit inning while hitters Matt Churchill and Rashad Hayes drove key runs.
They will start a six-game road trip in Wenatchee this weekend.
🎉 Bellingham Events
Submit an event →
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.
🏠 Bellingham Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Bellingham Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Bellingham Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Bellingham.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.