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Bellingham
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City hosted several events and projects with family Halloween fun planned for tomorrow, a Bakerview Park open house held last night, and a quick fix at Mt. Baker Theatre—City Council adopted a Rapid Response Plan for invasive mussels and workers replaced the broken stadium scoreboard. Crews will begin night paving on Monday along several roads and the Bellingham Public Library celebrated its Friends during national Friends of the Library Week. City of Bellingham
- ➤ Flood Awareness Week is held in Sumas to teach residents about flood safety. The forecast shows a few showers today with a high of 62F, and winds from SE at 5 to 10 mph—so locals need to stay ready. Lynden Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sumas City Council approved a tax change that shifts five acres on Kneuman Road from Open Space Farm and Agriculture to Open Space Land. Public hearings will be held on Oct.27 and Nov.10 — the change will impact local land use planning. Lynden Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents who do not get health insurance through work, a spouse or government programs can sign up during open enrollment starting Nov 1. The Health Benefit Exchange Board approved a 21% premium hike for 2026 due to expiring federal tax credits+80,000 people may drop coverage if the credits are not extended. KAFE
- ➤ The state Department of Health announced Thursday that new federal funding will extend the WIC Nutrition Program—supporting pregnant people, new parents and children under age five—through mid-to-late November amid the ongoing government shutdown. Nearly 5,000 Whatcom County residents received support from the program last year. KAFE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western’s men’s soccer team will host Northwest Nazarene at 7 p.m. at Harrington Field in Bellingham as they try to extend their seven-match unbeaten streak, and the women’s team aims to push their run to 11 wins today at Saint Martin’s. In high school football, local teams saw shifts in the AP poll—Lynden dropped to No. 6 while Nooksack Valley rose to No. 9—as they prepare for tomorrow night games. KISM
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How Birds Fly: The Art and Science of Avian Flight
4-5 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Dive into the fascinating world of avian flight with Peter Cavanagh's artful and scientific exploration.
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High Step Society Dance Party
9 PM - 1 AM — Wild Buffalo House Of Music — Cost Info not specified — Experience a dynamic blend of jazz with a big band atmosphere at this unique dance party.
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Beyond the Veil Concert
7-9 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — $34 — Celebrate Halloween with a spine-tingling concert featuring ghostly tunes and a costume catwalk.
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The Sea - Film Screening
3-4 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham — $5-$15 — Experience a poignant exploration of aging and relationships through the art of dance and film.
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Intro to the Laser Cutter
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Ask questions and get insights on your laser projects with expert guidance from Jason Davies.
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25th Annual Nordic Fest
10 AM – 4 PM — Ferndale Events Center — $5, FREE Under 13 — Celebrate Nordic culture with crafts, baked goods, and all-day entertainment.
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Building Hope: Numan Gala
12-5 a.m. — 1650 Baker Creek Pl, Bellingham, WA — Fundraising event — An evening of dinner, a silent auction, and 80's dancing to support orphaned children in Ethiopia.
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Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Class fees apply — Learn to create art and cutting files using free software Inkscape.
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Finding Nemo Jr.
7 p.m. — BAAY Theatre — $12 — Experience an enchanting journey as Marlin and Nemo venture across the ocean to reunite.
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Dave Laster: Skis, Shovels, and Stories Book Launch
4-5 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Explore the thrilling tales of Dave Laster's adventures with the Sun Valley ski patrol in the 1960s.
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