Good morning, Bellingham.

Bellingham’s newest tiny home community, North Haven, opened on Northwest Avenue on Tuesday with 19 new homes — plus 23 relocated units from Unity Village — and residents experiencing homelessness began moving in May.

HomesNOW! plans another village next year to house more people.

Bellingham Police are investigating vandalism at Little Squalicum Pier after 911 callers reported hearing fireworks or gunshots over the weekend and a section of the pier was found damaged; city officials will set a repair timeline + urge visitors to exercise caution around the area.

Hollie Huthman runs two local venues — The Shakedown and The Racket — that provide live rock shows and a pinball lounge where fans enjoy a mix of music and games.

She also serves on City Council and her venue will celebrate its 15th anniversary in March.

The Langley Whale Center on Whidbey Island will open its interactive exhibit Toki’s Legacy on Saturday, Aug 30 to honor famed orca Tokitae, who spent 53 years in captivity before dying in 2023—visitors can explore her family, life, and artifacts from her 1970 capture in Penn Cove as admission remains free.

Bellingham City Council voted 5 to 1 on Monday night to reject a plan to annex 146 acres near Squalicum High School—ending a proposal that would have expanded city services to the Northern Heights neighborhood, home to roughly 700 residents and Whatcom Fire Station 12—due to budget shortfalls and a projected annual cost of over $200,000.

Residents in Whatcom County are urged to prepare for disasters in September by using the County’s NATURAL HAZARDS EXPLORER and signing up for alerts.

Community Emergency Response Team training — in its 26th year and offered in places like Point Roberts, Lummi Island and soon in Chuckanut Bay — helps residents act as first responders when help may be delayed.

The Neighborhood Kids Live at Sh'Bang Festival 2025

12-6 p.m. — Lookout Arts Quarry — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance by The Neighborhood Kids and local hip hop artists at the Sh'Bang Festival.

Mat Kearney Live Concert

7-9 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with the acclaimed singer-songwriter Mat Kearney as he performs fan favorites.

Wilderness First Aid Training

9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Larrabee State Park — Pricing varies — Gain crucial wilderness medical skills while enjoying the scenic beauty of Bellingham.

Introduction to the Laser Cutter

4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free entry for members — Learn about laser cutting, vector graphics, and more with expert Jason Davies.

An Evening of Self-Compassion

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Discover how to cultivate kindness towards yourself and manage difficult emotions effectively.

Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — $Cost info available via inquiry — Master the art of vector graphics using Inkscape with expert guidance.

The Lone Bellow Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the transcendent harmonies and live energy of Brooklyn's rising band.

Intro to the Laser Cutter

4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Explore laser cutting and ask questions during this informal Q&A session with expert Jason Davies.