Good morning, Bellingham.

Churches in Lynden sheltered North Whatcom residents displaced by floods on Dec.

11, with Sonlight Church providing overnight refuge for 52 evacuees as local community members offered support.

The Skagit River reached a record 41 ft near Concrete on Thursday and is expected to crest at 39 ft near Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. today under a flash flood watch while over 200 National Guard members help with flood protection efforts.

Minimal flooding is reported in Bellingham today as Hannegan Road is closed due to a culvert failure with detours set up.

City Council on Dec. 8 approved new housing measures; libraries close Sundays from Dec. 14 and Whatcom Museum hosts holiday events through Jan. 4.

Bellingham hosts festive holiday events this weekend—join the Jingle Bell Run at Options High School on Saturday at 8 a.m., ride in the Lighted Bike Parade from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m., and catch live shows at Wild Buffalo and Shakedown as Blossom Farm offers indoor animal lights Friday to Sunday.

Western Washington University senior forward Morgan Manalili was named First Team All-American after scoring 17 goals during a record-setting season — she also earned GNAC Player of the Year and West Region Player of the Year honors.

Local high school basketball saw Blaine boys (72-67) beat Bellingham and Bayhawk girls (31-24) defeat the Borderites.

Squalicum boys and girls will host Lynden tonight after games were rescheduled due to Skagit flooding.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2026 Awards & Installation Banquet

5-11 p.m. — Silver Reef Casino Resort — $100/person or $700/table — Celebrate in Roaring '20s style with cocktails, dinner, and dancing to SpaceBand.