Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Bellingham.
🏘️ Community
A Whatcom County Health and Community Services report showed a slight rise in homelessness, with over 1,400 children unhoused—a doubling in five years—and four in ten adults reporting mental health challenges.
More affordable housing projects are nearing completion, but current supply serves only 20% of those in need.
Kids Fest offers free family fun at Civic Stadium on Saturday, Aug.
1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with games, workshops and a sensory-friendly station; mayor Kim’s Clocking In video shows the fire-fighting boat Salish Star — while new traffic calming projects improve local street safety.
🌲 Environment
Several wildfires in the North Cascades and Okanogan County have grown under dry conditions (shifting winds help spread the flames).
The Border 2 fire doubled to 2,500 acres near Ross Lake while other fires threaten homes, and some residents have been told to evacuate.
🏈 Sports
Ethan Hunger, a local real estate agent, broke the world record by completing 66 super-sprint triathlons in 24 hours at Bloedel Donovan Park on Saturday, Jul.
25 while raising around $400,000 for the Bellingham Food Bank and contributing to over $1 million raised in six years.
The Bells will play their final regular-season road game tonight, aiming to sweep the Marion Berries in Salem at 6:35.
They won 9-7 in their previous matchup and are fighting for a North Division Championship and home-field advantage at Joe Martin Field.
🎉 Bellingham Events
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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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