Good morning, Bellingham.

After completing the initial flood cleanup, Whatcom Strong in Whatcom County seeks skilled volunteers (HVAC, electrical, demolition, reconstruction) for the next phase of work on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; volunteers should submit a form on the website to participate.

Severe weather shelters will open overnight on Christmas Eve and Day in Bellingham and Ferndale as a high wind watch remains in effect through tonight — Bellingham's N.

Forest Street shelter accepts guests from 4 to 8 p.m. and Ferndale's Washington Street shelter from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with the Lighthouse Mission open daily.

Just before 5 a.m. on Dec.

22, a home on Jones Road in Sumas caught fire, leaving the property and belongings a total loss—though all seven occupants escaped safely.

Local businesses in Bellingham offer many last-minute gift options this holiday season for those seeking stocking stuffers or a white elephant surprise.

Shoppers can visit stores around town as they prepare for the holidays.

Woburn Street is now fully open after emergency repairs and Hannegan Road will reopen today through Dec.

28 with a gravel surface and reduced speed limit to support holiday traffic following repair work for underground water damage caused by recent rains.

Bloodworks Northwest is urgently asking locals to donate blood, especially Type O negative and platelets, after flooding cut 500 potential donations at drives (including one near Bellis Fair Mall).

The nonprofit has over 15 mobile drives in Whatcom and Skagit counties.

Today, the Seahawks earned six Pro Bowl picks while DK Metcalf faces a two-game suspension for a fan altercation — the Bellingham girls' high school basketball team lost 66-33 to Edmonds-Woodway and Seattle's Kraken secured a 3-1 win.

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.

Noah Gundersen Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Wild Buffalo House Of Music — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Noah Gundersen in Bellingham.

Puzzle Hustle

6-7:30 p.m. — Bloedel Donovan Park — $30/team — Compete in a jigsaw puzzle race for a chance to win prizes.