Good morning, Bellingham.

Bellingham will host park and trail cleanups and a Sister City celebration on Sept.

20 (5-7 p.m.) while city council approvals for low-income housing incentives and several road projects starting Sept. 21 are set to improve local infrastructure.

Northwest Licensing will close its Cedarwood office tomorrow, Sept.

19, and will reopen on Sept. 22 at its new Cordata Parkway location — next door to the driver licensing office, between Park Bowl and Dairy Queen — to offer a more convenient customer experience.

RE Sources detected large algae blooms at Lake Padden near the boat launch and tennis courts during Tuesday’s monitoring and sent a sample for toxin testing with results expected today or Monday + residents are advised to avoid contact.

State salmon recovery funds are boosting habitat projects in Whatcom County as nearly $780,000 goes to three Nooksack watershed efforts.

The Nooksack Indian Tribe will build 14 logjams and the Whatcom Land Trust is restoring riverfront property — part of a $21.5 million statewide award covering 75 projects.

State Attorney General Nick Brown reached a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation that will give about 260 residents debt relief for repossessed cars from predatory loans.

Eligible customers will receive about $1,400 starting Nov. 2 and can call 800-634-1506 with questions.

Local events mark a lively weekend as Whatcom Water Week runs through Sept.

19 with nature walks at Whatcom Falls Park today and food tasting with Taste of Ferndale on Friday evening. A pub crawl festival on Saturday and Vegfest plus live music on Sunday keep the community busy.

Western’s men’s soccer team beat St. Edward’s 2-0 in Austin (Tommy Carroll and Lunden Fenster scored in the second half) and will face Dallas Baptist on Saturday for their final non-conference match.

The women’s team starts GNAC play tonight at 7:00 against Northwest Nazarene at home.