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Bellingham
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard and a local good Samaritan rescued one fisherman from a 25-foot skiff that began taking on water near Point Roberts in 2-foot waves and 15-knot winds—however, the other fisherman died after receiving help. My Bellingham Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Carnal, an award-winning restaurant in downtown Bellingham, is up for sale as the listing shows a Michelin-level kitchen and two fire elements in a 3,500 sq ft space—new owners will obtain the equipment and space without the restaurant’s name. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Boundary Bay Brewery will close its Railroad Avenue location in September after 30 years in business and will partner with Woodinville’s Black Raven Brewery to brew its Scotch Ale, Cedar Dust IPA, and Northwest Original IPA — seasonal batches of other recipes will also be produced. Ferndale-based Walton Beverage will continue to distribute the cans, and a block party is planned for September 20th to thank loyal customers. My Bellingham Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Department of Wildlife detected invasive European green crabs near Port Gamble and Port Ludlow and confirmed a green crab molt in False Bay on San Juan Island in June. The crabs have spread in coastal bays since the 1980s and may harm eelgrass and other native species — the department continues to track the situation. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Cleanup crews continue work on Padden Creek after over 600 gallons of diesel spilled last week and wildlife responders recovered the carcasses of three coho salmon and one crayfish on Sunday. Local agencies will remove contaminated soil and enforce a stop work order until the new pump is operational. My Bellingham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bells will face the Edmonton Riverhawks in the North Division Championship tonight at 6:05 p.m.—their first title chance since 2022—while the Mariners start a nine-game East Coast road trip today with their game against the Orioles on KPUG at 2:30 p.m. Additional updates include the Kraken signing defenseman Ryker Evans to a two-year extension, the college football preseason Top 25 poll showing Texas and Penn State nearly tied at the top, controversy over Cougs quarterback John Mateer’s alleged gambling comments, and UFC events now set to air exclusively on Paramount+ with select matches simulcasting on CBS starting in 2026. My Bellingham Now
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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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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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