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Bellingham
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bellingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Whatcom Land Trust accepted interim ownership of Cloud Mountain Farm Center and set nearly 20 acres under a conservation easement later this month — allowing community partners such as Twin Sisters Mobile Market to continue using the facilities as they plan for long-term ownership with the Whatcom Community Foundation. KAFE
- ➤ Whatcom County Public Works and Geosyntec will help residents complete water adjudication paperwork today from 3-5 p.m. at the Blaine Library. Visitors are encouraged to bring water rights records as additional *drop-in* events are planned for the new year. KISM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Dec. 5, most WWU Operational Student Employees filed an intent with the state Public Employment Relations Commission to form a union. If HB 1570 passes, the workers will join the same union as their educational peers while the university plans new bargaining terms. My Bellingham Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An atmospheric river is moving into the region and will bring heavy rain through Friday, Dec. 12. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Whatcom and Skagit counties plus a wind advisory until 10:00 p.m. Monday in Bellingham and Lynden, with increased landslide risk in wildfire areas. My Bellingham Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, the Bellingham boys won 71-24 against Marysville-Pilchuck in a high school basketball game, adding a strong result to their season record (showing local sports momentum). KISM
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
~ Unknown
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