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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An oil spill on August 3 temporarily closed part of the Interurban Trail after a fuel line broke at the Padden Creek Fish Passage Project and leaked several hundred gallons of diesel, with the city working with Ecology crews to clean up the spill—plans for reopening have not yet been announced. KISM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lummi Nation Police asked for help locating a robbery suspect seen early Sunday morning, Aug. 3 at Silver Reef Casino—none of the employees were hurt and he was recorded wearing a black T-shirt, sweatpants, baseball cap and sunglasses with tattoos on both arms. KAFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office found a non-compliant contract in mid-May when the Port did not follow federal rules while awarding a $4.2 million project to Moffat and Nichol. Port officials updated protocols in June by adding a required scorecard+filing it with the Engineering and Contracting departments to meet federal requirements. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mariners won a divisional series over the Rangers—boosting their wild card bid—while Julio Rodriguez hit his 100th career home run; the Bells today begin their final home series against the Nanaimo NightOwls with playoff implications. The Sounders and Reign remain unbeaten in recent matches and the Storm, coming off tight losses, will look to improve in their next game. KISM
- ➤ Over the weekend, the Mariners won a close series against the Texas Rangers as Julio Rodriguez hit his 100th home run and set a record of 20 home runs and stolen bases for each of his first four seasons, while the Sounders and Reign each earned a win and the Storm suffered two losses. Tonight in Bellingham, the Bells begin their final regular season homestand by hosting the Nanaimo NightOwls — they have already clinched home field for their first playoff series and now trail Edmonton by 1.5 games in the North Division race. My Bellingham Now
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Blues, Brews & BBQ Featuring Lost at Last
5-9 p.m. — Hotel Bellwether — BBQ available for purchase — Enjoy live music from local band Lost at Last while savoring delicious BBQ and craft brews on the waterfront.
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Larrabee Lakes Trail Race
7 AM – 5 PM — Fairhaven Park Pavilion — Join the race series in stunning Larrabee State Park with smooth trails and handcrafted awards.
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PRCA Rodeo Event
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center — VIP packages available — Experience the thrill of rodeo with VIP treatment and entertainment.
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Introduction to Laser Cutting
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Explore the world of laser cutting and get expert advice from Jason Davies.
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Bellingham Off-Road Triathlon
8:30 a.m. — Lake Padden Park — Registration required — Experience thrilling swimming, mountain biking, and trail running around Lake Padden.
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Intro to Vector Graphics with Inkscape
6:00–7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Class fees apply — Learn to create vector graphics using free software to craft art and cutting files.
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Elizabeth Park Concert Series: bandZandt
6-8 p.m. — Elizabeth Park — Free entry — Dance along to East County’s favorite band at the 31st season of summer concerts.
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Children's Printmaking Workshop
10-11 a.m. — Bellingham Public Library - Central Branch — Free entry — Explore the art of printmaking with all supplies provided and welcome to all ages.
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Josh Turner Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the classic country sounds of Josh Turner as he showcases his 10th studio album with dynamic vocals and vibrant instrumentation.
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Intro to the Laser Cutter
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get your laser project questions answered by expert Jason Davies in an informal Q&A session.
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