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Bellingham
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North County Christ the King All Stars Club will host an event on Sept. 19 in Lynden to offer an inclusive space for people of all ages with disabilities and give caregivers a chance to rest—organizer Jenna Vanderpol created the event after seeking more community support for her sister. Lynden Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County finalized deals with four contractors to design and build a new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale — the design team includes national Nelson Worldwide Architects and local RMC Architects and construction will be handled by national Clark Construction and local RAM Construction with work set to begin in 2026 and finish by summer 2028 at the earliest. KISM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ An early Oktoberfest preview was held on Friday at Kulshan’s Trackside Beer Garden with live music and a stein-holding contest while official festivities run from September 20 to October 5. Today, the Whatcom County Farm Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Deming Library unveils a Coast Salish mural from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—plus folk singer Kim Richey performs at the Mount Baker Theatre with a metal show set for Sunday. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday’s Friday Night Lights pregame show at Anacortes High previewed several high school football games, and today Bellingham is set to host Lakewood at 7:00 while county matchups begin at 6:00; the Mariners, fresh off a walk-off win, will try to take the AL West lead on KGMI. Meanwhile, the Seahawks—missing key players—will play the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday at 10:00 a.m., and the Storm will start their playoff run with Game 1 on Sunday evening. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Sports updates show high school football is underway with live coverage at Anacortes High School and county games starting at 6:00 and 7:00 tonight, while local teams gear up for key matchups. The Seahawks will travel to Pittsburgh tomorrow morning and the Mariners hope to secure the division lead today—additionally, the Storm prepare to face the Aces in a playoff opener on Sunday. KISM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Introduction to the Laser Cutter
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Engage in an informal Q&A about laser projects and various maker tools.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Primer with Rena Priest and Caskey Russell
6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Celebrate Indigenous authors while exploring themes of community and environmental stewardship in literature.
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Diving Before Dawn: A Dream Exploration by Sandi Madison
4-5 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Engage in a book talk and interactive activity about the metaphorical language of dreams with local author Sandi Madison.
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Kendall Lujan & Band Live
7-11 p.m. — The Orion (Oddfellows) — Check event page for ticket price — Experience a night of live music with Kendall Lujan & Band in Bellingham.
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