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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Glacier are rallying as the local post office stopped offering stamps after the recent death of the postmaster, leaving them with no way to mark mail while the next service is 8 miles away in Maple Falls. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen sent a letter to the Postmaster General asking if the contract will be renewed by Dec. 5—residents need clear answers to keep their mail service running. KAFE
- ➤ Bellingham residents can pick up free native tree saplings at the Farmers Market on Nov. 29—work will soon begin on a waterfront cleanup to transform a contaminated site into Salish Landing Park, which will temporarily close Glass Beach for up to three years. The city also reached an agreement with NWCAA to upgrade air quality at Post Point and announced holiday closures for City Hall, the library, and other services while urging proper kitchen disposal to prevent clogs. City of Bellingham
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Port of Bellingham has launched a survey to gather feedback from Whatcom County residents on future travel options from Bellingham International Airport. The survey will help decide which airlines and destinations to choose—important since Alaska and Allegiant remain the only major carriers after Southwest left in 2024 and Allegiant will soon begin service to Burbank. KISM
- ➤ Residents in Glacier are rallying to keep mail services running after the post office stopped offering stamps following the postmaster's death earlier this month. Representative Rick Larsen sent a letter to the Postmaster General asking if USPS will renew its contract with the Glacier Water District and expects a reply by Dec. 5. KISM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom County is hosting a variety of fun holiday events this weekend including the ongoing Bellingham Improv Festival with shows and workshops at Upfront and New Prospect Theatre, and the Bellingham Show Me the Reptiles Expo on Saturday and Sunday. Santa Arrives kicks off at Bellis Fair Mall at 5:30 p.m. today — while the Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts continues and Over the Rhine performs at Mount Baker Theatre on Saturday. KAFE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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