Daily
Bellingham
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Cascades Highway reopened on Monday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. after a four-day closure caused by forecasted weekend snow—WSDOT has not set a winter closure date. KAFE
- ➤ WSDOT announced that the right lane on southbound I-5 from the North Lake Samish overpass to just south of Chuckanut Drive will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 19 and Nov. 20—crews will remove rocks and drivers should expect delays. KISM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mariners signed first baseman Josh Naylor to a five-year contract after he hit .299 with nine home runs and 19 stolen bases, and the Seahawks lost 21-19 to the Rams when a last-second field goal missed its mark—former Seahawks safety Kenny Easley died at 66. Local high school teams did well as the Lynden Lions won their first state volleyball championship and four Whatcom teams advanced in football playoffs. My Bellingham Now
-
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.
-
Krampus Night 2025
6:30-10 p.m. — Chuckanut Bay Distillery — $35 — Experience a night of festive mischief with music, dancing, and a visit from Krampus.
-
Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights
6 PM - 1 AM — 701 Peace Portal Dr, Blaine, WA — Free entry — Experience the festive spirit with a day full of holiday activities and dazzling lights.
-
Laser Cutter Office Hours
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get expert advice on laser projects from Tool Champion Jason Davies in an informal Q&A session.
-
Esme's Adventures in Another World
7-3:30 p.m. — BAAY Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Embark on a magical journey with Esme in this original production full of music and adventure.
-
Walton Magic
1-7 p.m. — Mount Baker Theatre — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a captivating performance full of mind-bending magic, laughter, and wonder by resident magician John Walton.
-
Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop
6:00–7:30 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — 50% scholarship available — Learn to use Inkscape to create stunning vector graphics for various applications.
-
Contra Dance: Dec 13th
7-10 p.m. — Bellingham Public Library Fairhaven Branch — $12-$15, $8 students — Enjoy an engaging evening of dancing with live music by Heliotrope and expert calling by Laura Mé Smith.
-
S.O.S. Signs of Strength Film Screening
3-5 p.m. — Firehouse Arts & Events Center Bellingham — Free entry — Experience a powerful dance film exploring resilience through the stories of military veterans and their journey of strength.
-
Intro to the Laser Cutter
4-6 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members, $20 for non-members — Join experienced instructor Jason Davies for an informal Q&A about laser cutting and related tools.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Bellingham
Welcome to the Daily Bellingham, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bellingham, Washington community. If you like the Daily Bellingham, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bellingham.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bellingham and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Bellingham
A free Bellingham community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybellingham.com/sitemap