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  • Lingering Holiday Cheer, Creative Woodworking, and Coastal Flood Advisories in Bellingham

    Lingering Holiday Cheer, Creative Woodworking, and Coastal Flood Advisories in Bellingham
    2026/01/04
    Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Sunday, January 4.

    Start your day with a festive flourish as the Whatcom Museums Old City Hall wraps up its Deck the Old City Hall display today, transforming the historic spot into a twinkling holiday wonderland with garlands, trees, and seasonal magic thats drawn families from across Whatcom County all season longits the perfect low-key outing to savor those lingering holiday vibes before theyre packed away.[6][10] If youre craving hands-on creativity, head to Bellingham Makerspace for a Woodworking Coaching Session with Tony McGarry this afternoon, where local woodworkers share tips and techniques that empower hobbyists to craft with confidence and turn raw ideas into sturdy keepsakes.[8]

    Weather wise, were shaking off yesterdays rain with lighter showers this morning giving way to drier pockets by afternoon, though a coastal flood advisory lingers until 10am so keep an eye on low-lying shores where tides could push 1.5 to 3 feet of inundation, and southerly gusts up to 25 knots might whip up waves in our inland watersstay cautious if youre boating or beachcombing, as these conditions tie into ongoing recovery from Decembers floods, with Emergency Management urging folks whove seen damage to report it pronto via WhatcomReady alerts.[5][7] Air qualitys holding steady, but remember those burn bans in Kendall if youre firing up the woodstove only as a last resort.

    Music lovers, tonights buzzing with Open Mic Night at Aslan Brewing Co.s Depot from 7 to 10pmbring your guitar or just your cheers to kick off the week with fresh local talent pouring out amid craft brews that keep our creative scene thriving.[2] And if you missed yesterdays Dockside Market at Squalicum Harbor, mark your calendar for its return next Saturday, showcasing fresh catches and artisan goods that bolster our harbors hardworking fishers.

    Looking ahead, catch the Sunset Silent Disco in Maple Falls at 12:30pm today for wireless headphones and mountain views that make winter dances unforgettable, or gear up for Cyclocross at Cornwall Park on the 10th where racers tear through mud, pumping adrenaline into our parks community spirit.[4] With new state laws rolling out higher wages and that luxury car tax, local businesses like our breweries and theaters are poised for a vibrant year, connecting us all in this resilient corner of Washington.

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  • Coastal Flood Warnings, Stage 2 Burn Bans, and Weekend Fun in Bellingham

    Coastal Flood Warnings, Stage 2 Burn Bans, and Weekend Fun in Bellingham
    2026/01/03
    Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Saturday, January 3rd. Kick off your weekend with the buzz around town as we shake off the holiday haze and dive into whats shaping our community today. First, a heads up on the weather were staring down a coastal flood advisory for western Whatcom County lowlands and San Juan areas from 5 to 9 a.m. this morning, with tides potentially surging up to three feet above ground level. Stay cautious if youre near the shore, especially in low-lying spots, to keep your morning routines safe and smooth. Meanwhile, air quality folks have upgraded the burn ban to Stage 2 in the Kendall area, banning all burning unless your woodstove is your sole heat source, thanks to that stubborn cold, calm air trapping smoke. Breathe easy and plan accordingly.

    Shifting to brighter news, Bellinghams event scene is alive and kicking on this crisp Saturday. Head to Squalicum Harbor from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Dockside Market, where local vendors sling fresh catches, artisan goods, and that unbeatable harbor vibe perfect for stocking up on weekend treats. Jazz lovers, swing by the VFW Hall at 2 p.m. for the Bellingham Dixieland All Stars, bringing foot-stomping brass and rhythm to warm your soul through 5 p.m. Comedy fans can drop into The Upfront Theatres improv class at noon or catch Murder at Mortlake Manor at 7:30 p.m., a hilarious whodunit thats got everyone guessing. As the sun dips, groove to a Sunset Silent Disco at Zuanich Point Park, slipping on wireless headphones for your own private dance party against that stunning waterfront backdrop. Music keeps rolling with live tunes at Stones Throw Brewery from 6 to 8 p.m., or Thomas Harris performing at Hotel Leo. Art enthusiasts, dont miss the Artists Corner featuring Heather Dawn Sparks pattern pathways at Whatcom Museum all day, or the Holiday Trees Celebration and Giving Wreath Wall at Hotel Bellwether, turning festive decor into community cheer.

    On the work front, Washington workplaces just got a boost with the new state minimum wage at 17.13 an hour, up 2.8 percent, meaning better paychecks for folks grinding here in Bellingham, where local rates already top the charts. Rideshare drivers see hikes too, ensuring fairer earnings on those Seattle runs. These changes ripple out, supporting families and local spots from breweries to harborside stalls. While Tacoma saw a tough New Years homicide, our neck of the woods stays focused on unity and fun. Get out there, connect with neighbors, and make today count. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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  • New Year, New Opportunities: Bellingham Updates for 2026

    New Year, New Opportunities: Bellingham Updates for 2026
    2026/01/01
    Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Thursday, January 1st, 2026.

    Happy New Year! We're starting 2026 with some exciting opportunities and important changes for our community. If you're looking to challenge yourself this year, registration is now open for the Ski to Sea race, one of our region's most popular multi-sport events. The race kicks off at Mount Baker and finishes at Marine Park in Fairhaven, taking participants on an incredible journey across our beautiful landscape. If you register by the end of January, you'll save fifty dollars on your entry fee. The race has historically sold out by mid-February, so early registration is definitely encouraged. You can sign up at skitosea.com.

    Speaking of New Year activities, if you're feeling brave, the Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge is happening today at noon on the Birch Bay waterfront. This year marks another attempt at the Guinness World Records title for the largest polar bear plunge, and the current record stands at over twenty-four hundred participants. The best part? January 1st is a free admission day at Washington State Parks, so entry is completely free. Shuttle services are running from eight in the morning until two in the afternoon if you need a ride.

    On the job front, Washington workers are seeing some positive changes as we enter the new year. The state minimum wage is rising to seventeen dollars and thirteen cents per hour, up from last year's sixteen dollars and sixty-six cents. For those working in the rideshare industry, compensation is also increasing. This represents a two point eight percent raise across the board, and it's important to note that Bellingham has set its own higher minimum wage, so workers here may see even better compensation.

    If you haven't noticed, there's also some good news on our roads. Hannegan Road has been fully repaved and is now open in both directions, so your commute should be noticeably smoother.

    Finally, if you're looking for some indoor entertainment and holiday magic, the Whatcom Museum's Old City Hall continues its Deck the Old City Hall celebration through January 4th. Plus, Stones Throw Brewery is hosting trivia night tonight from seven to nine if you want to get out and have some fun.

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  • Bellingham New Year's Eve Celebrations, Community Resilience, and Year in Review

    Bellingham New Year's Eve Celebrations, Community Resilience, and Year in Review
    2025/12/31
    Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Wednesday, December 31st. As we countdown to the new year, Bellingham and Whatcom County are buzzing with energy, reflecting on a year of triumphs, challenges, and community spirit that truly shapes our daily lives.

    Start your day right with early fun like Wednesday Morning Nexus Nights at Cardhaven Games, kicking off at 6 AM for free 1v1 gaming that brings players together before the world wakes up. Families can head to NEKO Cat Cafe on Cornwall Avenue from noon for College Day, snuggling with adoptable kitties while sipping coffee, a purr-fect way to unwind amid holiday chaos. Art lovers, dont miss the WCC Student Art Show By the Books at Whatcom Community College, open until 5 PM, showcasing fresh talent that highlights how creativity fuels our local scene.

    Tonight, New Years Eve explodes with options. In Birch Bay, join the Ring of Fire and Hope at 7 PM along the shoreline, a dazzling tradition of lights and hope that unites neighbors after tough times like the mid-December floods that hit Whatcom hard, with locals stepping up to aid flood victims in a show of real resilience. Downtown Bellingham pulses with parties: Aslan Depot hosts NYE Karaoke from 3 PM till late, with a 20-dollar bubbly special to toast friends into 2026. Chuckanut Bay Distillery Ballroom rocks a New Years Eve DecaDance from 8 PM, while The Shakedown delivers an 80s throwback with Atomic Blondie starting at 9 PM. Foodies, snag New Years Eve Dinner seats at Bar Cicotti at 5 or 7:30 PM, or Semiahmoo Golf and Country Clubs version from 5 to 8 PM. The Upfront Theatre offers A Very Upfront New Year recap at 7:30 PM and a 9:30 PM countdown show, laughter guaranteed to chase away the years worries. Stones Throw Brewery parties from 6 PM to midnight, Bar Two Eleven features Spaceband at 9 PM, and Larrabee Lager hosts Painting with Pints from 6 to 8 PM alongside trivia at Flatstick Pub. Note, fireworks are allowed in parts of Whatcom County outside city limits, but illegal in Bellinghamkeep it safe.

    Reflecting on 2025, we cheered Blaine skater Liam Kapeikis eighth-place finish at nationals, mourned losses at the Blessing of the Fleet, celebrated new spots like Ttowa Sushi and DOldhams diner, and saw community wins like the Birch Bay Waterslides multimillion-dollar reopen and Warrior Services veteran crab derby. Challenges like school budget cuts and downtown Blaine revitalization closing Peace Portal tested us, but neighborly aid during shutdowns and floods proved our strength. A Bellingham man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, faces federal charges in a tragic National Guard shooting case, with his next court date January 15th, reminding us of personal struggles impact on the community.

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  • Bellingham's Housing, Winter Fun, and New Year's Eve Plans

    Bellingham's Housing, Winter Fun, and New Year's Eve Plans
    2025/12/29
    Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Monday, December 29.

    Rise and shine, Bellingham. As we wrap up the holiday whirl and gear up for New Years Eve, our town is buzzing with ways to connect, learn, and celebrate right here at home. Kicking off today, the Whatcom Housing Alliance launches Housing Week with a packed lineup of tours and workshops that hit close to where we live. Picture this: exploring the North Haven Tiny Home Community or the innovative middle housing in our Lettered Streets neighborhood, plus hands-on sessions on building backyard ADUs or aging comfortably in place. These events arent just talks, theyre sparking real solutions to keep our community affordable and resilient, so families stay rooted amid rising costs. Head to their site to snag a spot and see how you can join the movement shaping Bellinghams future.

    For family fun, the Winter Mini Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building, perfect for kids needing a post-holiday adventure with games and crafts that build lasting memories. Parents, catch Good Neighbor Night and Blue Drinks at Stones Throw Brewery starting at 5 p.m., where the Working Waterfront Coalition chats harbor vibes over craft brews, reminding us how our bays keep livelihoods flowing. And at 10:30 a.m., Stories and Songs at 1501 Fraser Street weaves tales and tunes for little ones, fostering that early love of storytelling that sparks creativity.

    Ferry riders, note Washington State Ferries winter schedules kicked in yesterday, meaning fewer sailings on key routes like Anacortes-San Juans sticking to fall hours, but check ahead for low tides canceling some Coupeville runs. It means planning your island hops smarter to beat the chillier waits.

    Environmentally, Salish Current recaps a year of triumphs and tests, from growing spring Chinook runs boosting our fisheries to ongoing fights against sea star wasting disease and new insights on harbor porpoises forming local pods. These stories highlight our Salish Seas resilience, urging community action to safeguard what makes Whatcom special against climate shifts.

    Schools are on winter break until January 2, giving families extra playtime at spots like the Marine Life Center or Lynden Skateway open skates. Looking ahead, tomorrows Chuckanut Bay Distillery tours and Jazz Night at Aslan Depot set the festive tone, with New Years Eve exploding in options like the Upfront Theatres grand recap, Stones Throw parties, and belly dance workshops.

    Stay warm, stay connected, Bellingham. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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  • Cozy Sundays in Bellingham: Art, Aquatics, and Community Connections

    Cozy Sundays in Bellingham: Art, Aquatics, and Community Connections
    2025/12/28
    Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Sunday, December 28, 2025.

    As Bellingham eases through the final days of the year, downtown is already waking up. If you are looking for a cozy start, the historic Hotel Leo on Cornwall is hosting its Sunday market and gatherings this morning, running into the early afternoon, with local makers, coffee, and a steady stream of people escaping the drizzle for something warm and local to take home.[2] It is one of those spots where you are as likely to run into your neighbor as a visitor seeing Bellingham for the first time.

    Art lovers have a full day ahead. The “By the Books” student art show from Whatcom Community College continues today, showcasing emerging local artists and giving you a glimpse of the next generation of creative talent in town.[7][8] It runs through the day, so you can drop in between errands or pair it with a walk through downtown’s galleries as they wrap up their holiday shows.

    Families will find plenty to keep kids busy. Whatcom Kid Insider’s calendar is packed, from open play at indoor spaces in Bellingham, to preschool swim and open swim at the Arne Hanna Aquatic Center, to holiday model trains and classic lights displays around the county.[4] Many of these activities are low cost or free, an easy way to burn off some winter energy without committing to a full-day adventure.

    If you are feeling curious, the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention continues its weekend demonstrations of high-voltage history, offering an hour where science gets loud and a little dramatic.[3] It is a fun bridge between vacation downtime and getting kids’ brains back in gear before school returns.

    For evening plans, local breweries and music venues are keeping the holidays humming. Aslan Depot on State Street is hosting its regular Sunday night live music set, with rotating bands and a relaxed crowd that skews very Bellingham: flannels, board games, and long conversations over local beer.[2] Around town, improv and comedy fans should keep an eye on the Upfront Theatre’s schedule as they wind down their holiday shows and gear up for New Year’s week performances.[2][3]

    The Bellingham Queer Collective is also holding its Rainbow Refugees gathering this afternoon, a community-centered space focused on support and connection for LGBTQ+ folks and newcomers.[5] Events like this underscore how Bellingham’s social fabric extends beyond entertainment, offering places where people can land, especially during a season that can feel isolating.

    Finally, keep an eye on local advisories as we move through winter weather and road conditions in Whatcom County; minor incidents or closures can ripple quickly through daily commutes and plans.[1]

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  • Freezing Temps, Flood Recovery, and Cultural Warmth: A Bellingham Local Roundup

    Freezing Temps, Flood Recovery, and Cultural Warmth: A Bellingham Local Roundup
    2025/12/27
    Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Saturday, December 27.

    Folks, as we shake off the holiday haze, that biting cold is sticking around longer than expected, turning up the urgency for our communitys most vulnerable. The Bellingham Severe Weather Shelter at 925 North Forest Street is extending through tonight, with both Bellingham and Ferndale spots open overnight on Friday and Saturday to combat those forecasted chills that could drop even lower. If you or someone you know needs a warm bed, meals, and support, head thereits a lifeline making real differences in lives during this deep freeze.[1]

    Speaking of tough times, flood recovery in Whatcom County ramps up today with a state-coordinated Disaster Assistance Center popping up at Nooksack Valley Middle School Commons from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experts from the Red Cross, insurance office, and more will help folks file claims, replace lost EBT cards, and connect to reliefthink quicker rebuilds for families whose homes got swamped, reducing mold risks and getting kids back to normal faster. Damage forms are due soon for FEMA aid, and debris sites in Ferndale stay open, but that Stremler emergency spot closes end of month. Cooler temps with possible flurries ahead, so bundle up and check Whatcom Ready for updates.[7]

    On a brighter note, today pulses with fun ways to warm your spirits. Catch the stunning Candlelight Queen vs. ABBA tribute at Hotel Bellwether with shows at 4:30, 6:30, and 8:30 p.m.tickets from 30 bucks for an intimate glow of hits thatll have you singing along, perfect for post-holiday vibes connecting us through music.[4] Art lovers, dive into White Elephant at local galleries or the WCC Student Art Show, both running today, showcasing fresh talent that spotlights our creative scene.[10] Families, the Whatcom Museums Family Interactive Gallery and Deck the Old City Hall keep the festive magic alive till 5 p.m., with hands-on fun that sparks joy and memories amid the winter chill.[11]

    Tonight at Honey Moon Mead and Cider, three films kick off at 7 p.m. for a cozy cinematic triple bill, ideal for mead-sipping storytelling escapes.[9] And dont miss sunset at Zuanich Point Park, a free weekly ritual wrapping up today with harbor views that remind us why Bellingham shines.[2]

    Across the waters, a memorial service honors fallen WSP Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting in Tacoma at 1 p.m., streamed livea poignant call to cherish our first responders who keep our roads safe.[3] Meanwhile, Bellingham Police seek tips on potential victims linked to Jacob Jake Smithstay vigilant, community eyes make us stronger.[5]

    Whether youre aiding recovery, chasing culture, or simply sunset-gazing, todays lineup weaves resilience into celebration. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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  • Gusty Weather, City Holiday, Post-Holiday Events - Bellingham Local Frequency for Thursday, December 25, 2025

    Gusty Weather, City Holiday, Post-Holiday Events - Bellingham Local Frequency for Thursday, December 25, 2025
    2025/12/25
    Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Thursday, December 25, 2025.

    If you woke up to the sound of wind on the windows, you are not imagining it. Whatcom County is coming off a stretch of very gusty weather, with yesterday’s high wind warning and marine gale bringing powerful gusts and choppy waters across the county. Emergency Management reminds residents that while the worst of the system is passing, scattered showers, breezy conditions, and the possibility of slick spots remain in play today, especially on bridges and in the foothills. Crews are still keeping an eye on localized flooding and standing water after recent heavy rains, so give yourself a little extra time on the roads and watch for debris or downed branches.

    It is also an official city holiday, so most City of Bellingham offices and many government services are closed today. Transit and other services may be running on reduced or holiday schedules, so it is a good idea to double-check before you head out.

    If you are looking for ways to get out of the house, there are still a few family-friendly options open. Up in Ferndale, Mt. Baker Lanes is open for bowling through the day, offering an easy indoor activity for families needing to burn off some holiday energy. In Bellingham, PlayDate BLI has open play hours, giving younger kids a warm, dry place to climb, bounce, and explore. And downtown, the Whatcom Museum’s Deck the Old City Hall display is open this afternoon, with festive decorations and historic charm filling the old brick landmark.

    For those planning ahead to this weekend and the final week of the year, the local events calendar is already shifting to post-holiday mode. Tomorrow and Saturday, the Upfront Theatre downtown kicks off its White Elephant improv shows, leaning into all the weird, leftover energy of the holidays. Restaurants, breweries, and venues across town are gearing up for New Year’s Eve with concerts, themed parties, and comedy shows, from The Shakedown’s 80s throwback night to countdown comedy at the Upfront.

    Whether you are staying cozy at home, bowling in Ferndale, or wandering Old City Hall’s holiday lights, stay safe, stay curious, and keep looking out for your neighbors.

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