Good morning, Bellingham.

Lummi Nation declared a state of emergency Thursday as rising floodwaters from the Nooksack River cut off most access to the reservation; officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are monitoring a damaged levee at South Slater Road to prevent a dangerous breach.

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.

Super Smash LIVE

8 PM - 12 AM — Blue Room — Extra Controllers Available — Experience a live jazz fusion performance of the Super Smash soundtrack while playing casual games or tournaments.