Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Stone’s Throw Brewery in Fairhaven draws locals with creative events and live music, operating from a renovated home enhanced by five shipping containers for brewing + storage.
Owners Tony Luciano and Nadine van Niekerk keep the taproom vibrant by hosting gatherings ranging from CSA drop-offs to small weddings.
🎭 Culture
Lynden teen Cole Serad began his falconry hobby at age 12 when his red-tailed hawk flew away after two days; he joked (as a 13-year-old kid with a bird half his height) about the brief adventure.
In July, the Lynden Heritage Museum launched a campaign to raise $100K after budget cuts led to staffing changes + its treasurer confirmed late last week that the financial goal was reached with extra funds to bolster operations.
🎓 Education
The Lynden School Board will meet to set new goals for 600+ multilingual learners after a report showed 42.1% made progress toward English proficiency during the 2025-2026 school year.
🏛️ Government
WSDOT will close the right lane of I-5 northbound between Samish Way and Sunset Drive at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct.
10 for concrete panel replacement until 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, with work possibly rescheduled if rain is forecast.
🏥 Health
Washington state health officials warn residents to discard recalled Graziers raw milk cheeses — including medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeño jack and Monterey jack sold in varied packages — to avoid E. coli risks, though no local cases have been reported; the recall follows 13 infections in nine states.
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