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Bellingham
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Washington’s minimum wage will rise beginning January 1 so that Bellingham workers earning the local minimum wage will make $19.13 an hour as the state rate increases to $17.13 a hour based on a 2.8% consumer price index adjustment. L&I has also raised the salary threshold for overtime exemption to about $80,000 — a change that depends on employer size. My Bellingham Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bellingham presented its preliminary 2026 budget that forecasts a ten million dollar deficit and calls for cutting 40 positions which will lead to 12 layoffs and reductions in services for libraries, parks and offices. Mayor Kim Lund proposed a new sales tax of one tenth of one percent to raise nearly four million dollars for public safety — the council will hold a public hearing on Monday at 7 p.m. KAFE
- ➤ Governor Ferguson signed an executive order on Sept. 29 that established an Immigration Sub-Cabinet to help protect immigrant rights, data privacy, and health care programs. The cabinet will work with state agencies and update him with quarterly reports — recommending changes in state policy. KAFE
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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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Local Pop Artist Veronica North Headlines the Wild Buffalo
Local rising indie-pop artist Veronica North headlines the Wild Buffalo with
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~ Joseph Campbell
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