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Bellingham
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The NW WA Fair will hold its Community Education Day on Aug. 7—teachers with valid IDs get free entry at Gates 1 and 5 while others can enter by donating a new backpack or four school supplies. On Aug. 8, Brown and Brown Insurance will host Food Drive Friday where visitors who bring four food items get free entry and help support the Whatcom Food Bank Network. KAFE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lummi Nation Police said an officer shot last week is recovering well — a fundraising dinner at Syros Greek & Italian Restaurant in Lynden raised over $20,000 from more than 600 meals for his family and the suspect, Jesus Penuelas-Agramon, is scheduled for arraignment at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Whatcom County Superior Court on charges of attempted murder. KAFE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfire smoke from the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County affected air quality across western Washington on August 5th. Doctors warn that smoke can harm lungs and advise residents to check air quality, wear an N-95 mask — and stay indoors if symptoms worsen. FOX13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tonight the Mariners will open their series against the White Sox at T-Mobile with All-Star Bryan Woo pitching while the Bells host the Nanaimo NightOwls at Joe Martin Field at 6:35 — the first 900 fans will receive special baseball cards. Meanwhile the Storm traded for guard Brittney Sykes ahead of their 7:00 p.m. game against the Lynx and the UW Huskies earned ranking votes ahead of their season opener at home on August 30. KISM
- ➤ Today, the Mariners open their series against the White Sox at T-Mobile with All-Star Bryan Woo on the mound while the Bells host the Nanaimo NightOwls at 6:35 from Joe Martin Field — the first 900 fans will receive special baseball cards. Meanwhile, the Storm traded for All-Star Brittney Sykes and will host the Lynx at 7:00, and the Washington Huskies received preseason votes ahead of their season opener on August 30 — adding multiple storylines to tonight's sports action. 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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Rizo and Making Movies present Fun House, with Lilo Sanchez
The Making Movies band will donate the proceeds from merchandise sales at the concert to IRIS, an organization supporting local immigrant families affected by deportations. Get your tickets at the Shakedown.
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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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