Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Trails to Taps Relay, involving eight breweries, aims to raise funds for Lydia Place, with donations totaling $17,000 to date.
Bellingham introduces various community enhancement projects including a downtown mural, a new communications director, and an award-winning affordable housing development, alongside hosting productive events like the Children’s Craft Fair and the Rockin' the Railroad Block Party.
Barron KARES has contributed $53,570 to six Northwest Washington nonprofits in the first half of 2024 through charitable donations from specific purchases.
Bellingham focuses on expanding and maintaining neighborhood parks to ensure residents are within a half mile of green spaces, leveraging $22.7 million in Greenways funds for future projects like Northern Lights Park.
🚧 Accidents
A suspected DUI crash in Ferndale involving a car and a motorcycle injured four and disrupted I-5 traffic for hours.
🎭 Culture
The Whatcom Museum's new mural, funded by the City of Bellingham, showcases historical figures and animals to guide visitors from downtown Bellingham to the waterfront, enhancing the Arts District's connection to the area.
📰 Economy
C&S Wholesale Grocers files liquor license applications for Whatcom Safeway and Haggen stores amidst an ongoing $24.6 billion Kroger and Albertsons merger.
🎉 Bellingham Events
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Craft a Berry Basket Necklace with Lisa Telford
Learn the art of Northwest Coast weaving as you create a miniature berry basket necklace using traditional cedar bark with expert guidance from Lisa Telford.
Research Assistance and Library Services
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Live Music Event at The Blue Room
Experience a live recording performance by Full Color Dream at The Blue Room, with proceeds supporting local music initiatives.
New Member Orientation at Bellingham Makerspace
Learn about membership privileges and obligations while receiving essential information to start creating at Bellingham Makerspace.
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