Good morning, Bellingham.

Today, WWU’s First Night Out begins at 5 p.m. downtown with a procession from Red Square to Depot Market Square featuring live music by Blue Room, a block party, and student discounts at over 30 businesses—organizers from the Downtown Bellingham Partnership, City Bellingham, and WWU coordinate the event.

Washington denied the DOJ's request to share private voter data—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs stated his office only released public information and will not provide sensitive details like driver’s license numbers or Social Security digits, citing state law and unclear justifications from the DOJ. The decision reinforces the state's commitment to transparency while protecting personal information.

Washington’s annual Discover Pass will rise from $30 to $45 beginning Oct.

1 to fund state park operations—this is the first price change since 2011 after the Legislature approved the increase and Gov. Ferguson signed it into law.

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.

Intro to the Laser Cutter

4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get expert laser cutter insights and project tips with Jason Davies.