Good morning, Bellingham.

A juvenile suspect was arrested following a drive-by shooting in Everson on Wednesday night after witnesses reported a silver SUV playing loud music along East Main Street and Greens Lane, and police later found a pistol with its serial number removed at a nearby residence—no one was hurt and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Three local festivals bring cultural fun to Whatcom County this weekend.

The Bellingham Greek Festival runs through Sept. 7 at Saint Sophia Church, Ferndale’s Jam on the River begins today at Centennial Riverwalk Park with live music and food trucks, and the Lynden Whiskey Event on Saturday offers tastings and vendors — a local band show is set for Sunday.

Whatcom County's non‑seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.5% in July—up 1% from June and slightly lower than last July—while the state's seasonally adjusted rate remained steady at 4.5%.

State Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit challenging Washington’s natural gas initiative passed last November as a coalition including King County and Seattle alleges that backers combined unrelated proposals to gain voter support—backers claim the initiative’s language is needed to protect access to natural gas.

Today, Bellingham hosts Whatcom Water Week with events such as StoryWalks at Taylor Dock and water plant tours while the Tree Coupon Program offers up to a $100 discount per tree this fall—city crews will spruce up Lee Memorial Park on Sept.

6—7, seal roadway cracks on Hannegan Road Sept. 9—19, and conduct sewer work on Roeder Avenue Sept. 8—11 while urging residents to keep sidewalks clear. Local events also include a free First Friday celebration at Whatcom Museum tomorrow.

Whatcom County Superior Court will hold traveling court for the local water adjudication in the Nooksack basin at Lynden Municipal Court at 9 a.m. Sept.

8— the hearing will include a monthly update from the adjudication Steering Committee on suggested procedures.

Residents in Lynden will learn about the water adjudication process when a traveling court gives a monthly update at Lynden Municipal Court on September 8 at 9 a.m. + Community members can then ask questions at the Lynden Senior Center from 1-3 p.m., with the state Department of Ecology leading the water rights claims for the Nooksack River Basin.

This weekend in Whatcom County, Bellingham will have a free Greek Festival at Saint Sophia Church with food and music until Sunday while Ferndale holds Jam on the River with live music and food trucks starting today.

On Saturday, Lynden will host a Whiskey Event fundraiser with tastings and music—Bellingham’s Shakedown will feature local band Full Color Dream at 9 p.m.

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.

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.