Good morning, Bellingham.

Amy Cloud from the Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management advises locals to prepare for emergencies by storing a box under the bed with items like sturdy shoes, work gloves, a flashlight, a whistle and tape.

The tip is part of the Prepare in a Year series offered during Emergency Preparedness Month and warns that such measures are key for events like flooding—wildfires.

Lynden Safeway will host a food drive for Project Hope Food Bank on Wednesday, Sept.

24—part of the Seattle Seahawks' Impacting 50 Communities initiative celebrating its 50th anniversary. Store Manager Megan Gregarek said the store chose Project Hope to support local families.

Small cities including Sumas, Everson, Nooksack, Birch Bay and Columbia Valley met with the Whatcom County Planning Commission on September 11 to discuss Urban Growth Areas.

Due to a typo in the land capacity analysis—Blaine requested to appear before the commission on October 9.

Bellingham will start a three-year $19 million cleanup and park project this fall when IMCO General Construction begins removing contaminated waste from two industrial sites at Cornwall Beach Park+ the project is partly funded by state grants while the city and Port of Bellingham cover the rest, paving the way for the new Salish Landing Park with parking, trails and a boat launch.

Unionized healthcare workers ratified a new contract at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center on Aug.

15 after a five-day strike and 10 months of stalled negotiations—gaining yearly pay raises totaling 14% to nearly 34% over four years. The deal also includes improved benefits, enhanced workplace protections and stronger union rights amid community support.

Public comment is now open on a proposed 4-story, 36-unit apartment project in downtown Bellingham—AVT Consulting plans to build on the former dental office site at 1101 N.

Forest St with improved parking and a wider sidewalk while residents submit feedback on environmental concerns until October 2.

The Mariners begin a crucial three-game series against the Astros in Houston tonight — top pitchers Bryan Woo and Hunter Brown will face off while the Seattle Storm ended their season last night by a one-point margin and the Seahawks prepare to host the Saints on Sunday at 1:00 p.m on KPUG. Bellingham High lost to Anacortes 68 to 0 at Civic Stadium, and Blaine High’s Friday Night Lights is live today as the county looks ahead to the Huskies versus Cougs Apple Cup clash tomorrow.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Work Party at Big Rock Garden Park

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Big Rock Garden Park — Free entry — Help clean sculptures and tidy this peaceful park suitable for all ages.

DESERT ANGEL

Join us this Sunday, October 17th at 12:30 pm, at the Pickford Film Center to watch one of their October's Official Selection DESERT ANGEL. We will have a table in the lobby with information, and we will be discussing the struggles our immigrant community is currently facing.