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Bellingham
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham Technical College announced it received an $80,000 scholarship grant from the state Board for Community and Technical Colleges to help parenting students in aerospace programs with childcare services—this funding will be offered annually to ease childcare barriers and allow students to focus on their studies. KAFE
- ➤ The Lynden School Board will discuss a resolution on Thursday, Sept. 18 to designate the Monday before Sept. 10 as 'Charles James Kirk Day' in memory of the activist who was killed following a candlelight vigil at Bender Ball Field — the proposal also supports debate clubs to help students learn civil discourse. Members of the public can sign up in person to comment ahead of the meeting at 6:30 p.m. KAFE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ WDFW closed all fishing on the North Fork Nooksack River to protect endangered Chinook that are spawning along the stretch from the Highway 9 Bridge to Nooksack Falls. The closure will remain until the spawning stops — keeping the species safe during this critical time. KAFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham Parks and Rec said the Boulevard Park Shoreline project will begin in October and last through December, limiting access to parking, the shoreline, trail and turf areas south and west of Woods Coffee. The project will improve the park’s eastern and western beaches, increase public access to the bay, and add an alternate trail—while scheduled night work during low-tide periods may bring noise—and is expected to finish by spring 2026. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ At Monday night’s meeting, the Bellingham City Council approved new temporary shelter guidelines that remove capacity limits—voted unanimously—and took a 5-2 vote to reconsider annexation near Squalicum High School while moving forward with a plan for a one-tenth of one percent sales tax to fund criminal justice services, with a final vote planned before Oct. 17. Council member Michael Lilliquist said the annexation idea, though not perfect, is acceptable due to its location on a busy transportation corridor. My Bellingham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the Mariners start their final road trip with a 4:40 p.m. game against Kansas City— they seek a 10th straight win to widen their half-game lead over the Astros. The Storm face playoff elimination at 6:30 p.m.— WWU volleyball players earned honors in Hawaii while NFL games last night saw a Raiders loss and a close Buccaneers win. My Bellingham Now
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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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Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Cost varies — Learn to create vector graphics using Inkscape with seasoned designer Jason Davies.
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