Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
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💼 Business
Mount Baker Ski Area opened its first off-mountain store on Newmarket Street on Oct.
1, selling merchandise and winter gear but not lift tickets. Season tickets open Oct. 3 and a grand opening celebration – featuring a donation drive – will be held at Barkley Basecamp on Oct. 15.
🌲 Environment
Residents in Whatcom County are reminded that burning household garbage is illegal because it harms air quality.
The NWCAA (Northwest Clean Air Agency) said violators may face fines and urged locals to file a complaint if they see illegal burning.
Officials in Whatcom County remind residents that burning garbage is illegal and damages air quality; they advise reporting any incidents to NWCAA.
Residents are urged to use recycling + composting or trash collection services to safely dispose of waste.
🏛️ Government
Bellingham sees several updates this week — revised home occupation rules may soon boost local commerce and City Council holds a budget hearing Monday while the public library closes on Oct.
7. Sidewalk repairs begin in Fairhaven on Oct. 5 and a kratom ban will take effect on Oct. 13.
🏥 Health
Unity Care NW named Bonnie Ross as the new CEO and she will officially take over on Monday, Oct.
5 after serving as interim since June. This nonprofit provided care for nearly 24,000 people in Whatcom County in 2025 — a new chapter for community health services.
Whatcom Veterinary Hospital’s Kate Woods advises pet owners to keep small holiday decor out of reach to avoid choking hazards for pets with delicate systems.
She warns that if a pet ingests a dangerous item and shows signs of distress, a vet may recommend surgery to remove the blockage.
📰 Lifestyle
Doctober’s documentary festival runs through Oct.
25 at Pickford Film Center. Today, events include fresh hop beers at Kulshan Brewing’s Roosevelt Taproom — a Model Train and Toy Show at Lynden Fairgrounds on Oct. 3-4, and live music performances on Friday and Saturday by Maya de Vitry and DB Stewart.
🏈 Sports
Mount Baker Ski Area will sell passes Saturday, Oct.
3 at 7 a.m. via online waiting room opening at 6 a.m.—with snowfall expected. WSDOT closes the highway between Silver Fir Campground and Heather Meadows on Monday, Oct. 5 and Tuesday, Oct. 6 so visitors can reach Artist Point early.
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