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Thursday, September 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Today, local leaders gather at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn from 4 to 5 p.m. to mark the 118th anniversary of the 1907 Bellingham Riot—County Executive Satpal Sidhu and historian Paul Engleberg will speak and the event will highlight the Arch of Healing and Reconciliation honoring those forced to leave the community.  KAFE

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Glen and Lisa Oostema run the 117-acre Oostema Farmstead in Lynden that offers lodging and raises Wagyu beef. They left the dairy industry 22 years ago and now focus on agritourism—selling local products at their farm store on Saturdays.  KISM

CRIME NEWS

  • A 46-year-old motorcyclist was hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center after a hit-and-run crash on Highway 20 in Skagit County on Sept. 3—when a pickup truck turned in front of him—and four truck passengers were unharmed as Washington State Patrol believes drugs and alcohol were factors.  KAFE

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Cornerstone Christian School in Lynden is adding 7,000 square feet of new space for the 2025–26 school year during an open house on Aug. 25; principal Debbie Johnson and board chairman Steve Hofford introduced the expansion plans.  Lynden Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Whatcom County held its first annual government open house on Wednesday night at the County Courthouse—officials provided updates on the new jail, upcoming construction projects and the county budget while community members competed for trivia prizes.  KAFE

SPORTS NEWS

  • Western Washington athletics resume as the Vikings soccer team plays tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. against MSU Denver and the volleyball team starts the WWU Invitational later, while the Mariners try to avoid a series sweep against the Rays tonight. The Seahawks will open their season on Sunday and Storm legend Sue Bird is set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend — offering key updates for local sports fans.  KISM
  • Today, the Vikings sports teams open their seasons with the men’s soccer game against MSU Denver at 3:30 p.m. on the road and the volleyball squad starting at 6:00 p.m. at Carver Gym — the Mariners try to avoid a series sweep in Tampa Bay tonight as George Kirby pitches. The NFL season begins tomorrow night when the Eagles host the Cowboys and the Seahawks open their season against the 49ers on Sunday — a Seattle Storm legend is inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend.  My Bellingham Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 9/10/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 9/16/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 9/17/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 9/21/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 9/24/25

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  • Carolyn Larkin Taylor - Whispers of the Mind

    2 – 3 PM — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Explore the intricacies of the human brain through the lens of a seasoned neurologist's journey.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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