Good morning, Bellingham.

PeaceHealth will lay off 150 employees statewide on Nov.

20, including 17 in Bellingham at St. Joseph Medical Center and the Chestnut Building – it is outsourcing IT services and may announce more layoffs in November.

WWU President Sabah Randhawa announced a task force for a college of health sciences, plans to shift from quarters to semesters, and a work group to regulate AI — the university seeks to restore enrollment to 16,000 while requesting state funding for a Poulsbo building before classes begin Sept. 23.

Ferndale public works will use non-toxic, odorless smoke next week to test its sanitary sewer system so residents near Thornton Road and Vista Drive may see smoke emerging from vents, yards, gutters and foundations — residents will be notified in advance and advised to pour water into less-used drains.

Bellingham International Airport is hosting an emergency drill today at 10 a.m. Rescue crews + law enforcement and other agencies will simulate an aircraft incident to meet the FAA's every-three-year safety rule.

WSDOT is alternating traffic near Nooksack Valley High School Monday and Tuesday, Sept.

21-22, and delays are expected; SR 9 will close beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23 for the adjustment from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tonight, Ferndale High School hosts the annual Lions and Golden Eagles rivalry football game — live on KPUG at 7:00 p.m. The Seahawks will face the Cardinals on Sunday as part of their pursuit for a 10th straight win.

Tonight, Ferndale High School hosts the annual prep football rivalry between the Lions and Golden Eagles, with the local Zone crew on KPUG previewing the game - additional matchups occur countywide while the Seahawks prepare for Sunday’s divisional game against Arizona.