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Saturday, September 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County will host its annual Build Community Day on Oct. 4 in Kendall and Maple Falls — following a 2024 event in Everson and Nooksack where four home repairs were completed.  Lynden Tribune

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • North Cascades National Park welcomes visitors fee-free tomorrow for National Public Lands Day—no events are planned there while a volunteer event begins at Mount Rainier at 8:00 a.m.  My Bellingham Now

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The City of Bellingham will install a new traffic signal at the intersection of 12th Street, Mill Avenue and Finnegan Way in Fairhaven on September 29. Drivers will face one-lane closures with flaggers guiding traffic during construction—work will continue through mid-October.  KISM
  • On Sept. 12, elected officials from Bellingham and Langley City, B.C.—including City Council President Hollie Huthman, Council President Pro Tempore Skip Williams, Council Member Michael Lilliquist, and Mayor Kim Lund—took part in a tree planting to honor a long-standing friendship and shared care for the environment. Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal said the tree stands for hope and reminds both communities of their duty to protect the air, water, and land.  City of Bellingham
  • Lawmakers passed HB 5390 earlier this year and the Discover Pass price will soon rise from $30 to $45 for state park visits. Birch Bay, Larrabee and Peace Arch State Parks will now accept the Lifetime Veterans’ Disability Pass — though the reservation fee exemption for veterans is removed.  KAFE

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Seahawks won on September 25 when Jason Myers hit a 52‐yard field goal to give the Cardinals a 23–20 loss, and the Mariners begin their final regular season series tonight at T-Mobile against the Dodgers after sweeping the Rockies and locking in a playoff bye. Local high school football includes a game where Bellingham hosts Archbishop Murphy at 7:00 p.m.—adding to the county's weekend sports events.  KISM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 10/8/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 10/10/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 10/11/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 10/13/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 10/15/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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