Good morning, Bellingham.

State Street between Holly and Chestnut will close (10 p.m. Wed to 3 a.m. Thu) for a major film shoot, and casting calls for extras are active.

The production also seeks paid firefighters and dive bar extras for upcoming shoot dates.

Diesel fuel reached an all-time record of $7.08 per gallon in Whatcom County today while regular gas stayed at $5.40.

Global supply problems are driving the rise and may lead to higher consumer costs.

State officials announced 42 new Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program sites to offer free preschool for low-income families in Lynden, Ferndale and Blaine (including Isom Elementary and Main Street Campus) and serve 2,400 more children this school year, funded by a state and Ballmer Group partnership.

Prep football scores over the weekend show Bellingham beating Lakewood 23-12.

Regional sports saw strong play as the Seahawks, Huskies and Mariners earned wins, and Michael Penix Jr. will start on Thursday (marking his first primetime start since his recovery).