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Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Mount Baker Theatre today as part of the Halloween festivities with a live shadow cast—directed by Megan Sutton and Paul Henderson—bringing back a 50-year tradition. Audience members join in with interactive callbacks and games to help celebrate this cult performance. KISM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov Ferguson has directed over $2 million per week to support Washington food banks starting on Nov 3 until SNAP funding is restored—Bellingham Food Bank expects about $75,000 weekly to help ease a $1 million loss in food purchasing power as federal benefits are suspended. KAFE
- ➤ Bellingham City Council will hold a public hearing on the 20-year plan and proposed budget Monday, Nov. 3, where locals can submit written comments or speak, and the update offers federal shutdown resources, details on Whatcom Museum’s free event Nov. 7, safety tips for the clock change, and news of the Bellingham Public Library receiving a Peace Builder Award — all key issues shaping our community's future. City of Bellingham
- ➤ Whatcom Transportation Authority asked for public feedback on its proposal to update bus routes near Western Washington University in south Bellingham and Fairhaven— the planned changes include cutting four routes, adding more shuttle trips, and reducing wait times at three transfer points, with new service set to take effect next summer. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jaxon Smith-Njigba was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month after scoring 417 yards and two touchdowns in three games while the Seahawks, Blue Jays and Storm gear up for big matchups. Local sports are busy tonight—Western’s women’s soccer will play Seattle Pacific at 7 p.m. and high school football games include Mount Baker hosting Omak at 6 p.m. and Bellingham hosting Squalicum at 7:30 p.m. My Bellingham Now
- ➤ Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October after recording 417 yards and two touchdowns in three games and he leads the league with 819 yards, making him the first Seahawk to earn the honor since Geno Smith—the Blue Jays won 6 to 1 in Game 5 as they push toward a championship while Dominique Malonga joined a new 3 on 3 league set to start on Jan. 5. Western’s women’s soccer and volleyball teams host games tonight in Bellingham and high school football rankings shifted as local teams vie for Northwest Conference spots. KISM
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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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Natasha Tripplett - Downtown Doors Launch
2-3 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free event — Explore community themes through Natasha Tripplett's heartwarming picture book.
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Intro to the Laser Cutter Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get expert advice from Jason Davies on your laser projects and explore related tools.
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