Good morning, Bellingham.

National Night Out will take place Tuesday, Aug.

4 at Birch Bay Beach Park (7930 Birch Bay Drive) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to help neighbors build stronger connections and meet local officials.

Bellingham drivers are paying more at the pump today as AAA data shows the local average is $4.93 per gallon + a 13-cent jump from last week, part of statewide prices now at $5.06 per gallon.

Analysts say lower oil prices may slow future increases, though pumps will cost more.

Wildfires in east Whatcom closed parts of Ross Lake for recreation; as of Sunday, the Border 2 fire grew to over 1,200 acres (0% contained) and continues to spread in steep, remote terrain near the lake.

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.