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Bellingham
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Bellingham City Council is expected to vote on an ordinance that would raise the business license threshold from $2000 to $4000 at their Monday meeting—if passed, the new rule will take effect January 1 and be updated every 2 years with Consumer Price Index data. KISM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Cascades National Park lifted its burn ban on Monday, Sept. 29—campfires are now allowed in designated sites, though officials warn that fires must be kept small. The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office said its county ban will end at midnight Saturday, Oct. 4—residents still need a permit for any fire larger than four feet by four feet. KISM
- ➤ Officials lifted the burn ban in North Cascades National Park on Sept. 29 and advised campers to keep campfires small. The county-wide ban in unincorporated Whatcom will be lifted at midnight on Oct. 4—residents still need a permit for fires larger than four feet by four feet. KAFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham City Council will vote Monday night on an agreement that will let the city pay up to $100,000 to help run a severe weather shelter if Whatcom County uses its initial $450,000 budget—adding up to a total of $650,000 for shelter costs. The shelter will open only when the temperature drops to 32 degrees for at least four hours, with extra costs paid by the county. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mariners will open their MLB postseason at home this Saturday as officials warned that playoff games may delay Seahawks home kickoffs by up to two-and-a-half hours due to traffic issues near T-Mobile Park—KPUG will air key games while local college and high school contests, including a loss by Bellingham to Archbishop Murphy, ended streaks and set new records. The Huskies lost their 22-game home win streak at Husky Stadium when Ohio State pulled away after a solid first half. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ The Mariners will open their postseason at home this Saturday and officials warn that the Seahawks’ next home games may be delayed — a change needed to manage traffic near T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field. High school football saw Sehome's quarterback Nolan Wright break the local touchdown record in a 42 to 7 win while Bellingham lost 61 to 28 to Archbishop Murphy. KISM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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