Daily
Bellingham
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KAFE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KISM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KISM
- ➤ 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. KAFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KISM
- ➤ 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. KISM
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions.
~ Tony Robbins
About Daily Bellingham
Welcome to the Daily Bellingham, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bellingham, Washington community. If you like the Daily Bellingham, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bellingham.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bellingham and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Bellingham
A free Bellingham community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybellingham.com/sitemap