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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A Lummi fisherman died near Point Roberts last week when his vessel began taking on water and a Canadian rescue crew arrived before the U.S. Coast Guard. The fisherman's family and Lummi Nation criticized the Coast Guard for its slow response—stating that every second counted.  1170 KPUG

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • I-5 was fully closed Tuesday night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving work on its northbound section (between Sunset Drive and Meridian Street) and will close tonight from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on its southbound section (between Northwest Avenue and Meridian Street), so drivers are advised to use detour routes.  FOX13

EVENTS

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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.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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