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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bellingham closed its 20th annual photo competition awarding top winners and the City announced several events. Residents can attend an indoor recreation meeting Dec.10 at Bloedel Donovan Community Building, a holiday tree lighting Dec.6, a Lighted Bike Parade Dec.13, and a Santa 5K Dec.20 while applying for City advisory groups. City of Bellingham
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seattle’s National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory for western Whatcom and Skagit with up to 2 ft of water on shorelines Saturday, Dec. 6 from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Drivers should take caution & note the Nooksack River in Ferndale may hit action level late next Wednesday. KAFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Bellingham will host a public meeting next Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building (where it will unveil the master plan for the Civic Athletic Complex and seek feedback on future indoor recreation services). KAFE
- ➤ A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday to block a rule change that would cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood—used by nearly half of the state's patients—with the federal government having a week to appeal, according to Attorney General Nick Brown. KAFE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Whatcom County hosts holiday events. On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Bellingham Yacht Club will stage its Lighted Boat Parade on the bay (from the Cruise Terminal to Squalicum Harbor) while Lynden holds a lighted car parade at Fairway Shopping Center and local groups feature Christmas lights and tastings. KAFE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The WWU volleyball team ended its season today after losing three sets to Fresno Pacific in the national tournament — they finished 19-7 with All-West Region honors for Devyn Oestreich and Delaney Speer. My Bellingham Now
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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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Winter Paint and Sip Celebration
4-6 p.m. — Semiahmoo Resort — $35 adults / $25 kids — Celebrate the season with friends while painting and sipping festive drinks.
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Good Neighbor Night at Stones Throw Brewery
5-9 p.m. — Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery — 10% of proceeds benefit local non-profits — Network with community members over drinks and oysters.
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Last Chance Marathon
9 AM – 4 PM — Fairhaven Park — Registration required — Get your final marathon fix of the year with this scenic out and back course.
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