Bellingham Scoop: February 5th

Good morning, Bellingham! It’s February 5th!

If you love winter, you’re in luck—Bellingham is putting on its best snow-dusted display! From avalanche awareness classes to cozy trivia nights, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. And speaking of action, ICE (Interagency Compliance Enforcement) has been busy, with multiple reports of activity in the area. We’ll keep you posted on what’s happening.

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Now, let’s dive into this week’s news and events! ⬇️

Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025

• Avalanche Awareness – American Alpine Institute

• BMC Matinee Program - Music and Stories from Scandinavia – Trinity Lutheran Church

• Cheba Hut Trivia – Cheba Hut

• Open Track Night – Civic Field Stadium

• Trivia Night at Larrabee Lager – Larrabee Lager Company

• Western Wednesdays – Downtown Bellingham

• Wine Wednesday at Amendment 21 – Amendment 21

Thursday, Feb 6, 2025

• Chuckanut Radio Hour Featuring Kira Jane Buxton - Tartufo – Hotel Leo

• Citizen Hurricane – The Upfront Theatre

• Michael McGregor in Conversation with Gene Openshaw - The Last Grand Tour – Village Books in Fairhaven

• Trivia at Stones Throw Brewery – Stones Throw Brewery

• Trivia Thursdays – The Great Northern Bottle Shop & Lounge

• Valentine's Shopping Event – Adored Boutique

Friday, Feb 7, 2025

• First Fridays – Downtown Bellingham

• FREE FIRST FRIDAY at the Whatcom Museum – Whatcom Museum

• Heart of the Art – Martini Mercantile

• Lightnin' Luke, Coleman Williams, Serafima and the Shakedowns – The Shakedown

• Lord of the Rings Trivia – Aslan Depot

• Northern Lights – Shimmering Sounds of Scandinavia – First Congregational Church

• Open Roller Skate – Depot Market Square

• The Downtown Ghost Tour – Chuckanut Bay Distillery

Saturday, Feb 8, 2025

• Couple's Workshop – The Upfront Theatre

• Fairhaven Chocolate Walk – Historic Fairhaven Village

• International Guitar Night: 25th Anniversary – Mount Baker Theatre

• Lainey Oslin - I'm Not the Same Again Today Book Signing – Village Books in Fairhaven

• Nancy Canyon - Struck: A Season on the Fire Lookout – Village Books in Lynden

• Ski Dattle - Cross Country Ski Lesson – Salmon Ridge Sno-Park

• The Fairhaven Ghost Tour – 1200 Harris Ave.

• Valentine's Day Party – Bloedel Donovan Community Building

Sunday, Feb 9, 2025

• Bad Posture Club: A Welcome Home Show – Chuckanut Bay Distillery

• John Egbert - Bearings – Village Books and Paper Dreams in Fairhaven

• Trees of the Pacific Northwest with Northwest Natura – Whatcom Falls Park

Monday, Feb 10, 2025

• Ritual Records Night – El Sueñito Brewing

Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025

• Painting with Pints – Larrabee Lager Company

Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025

• Know Before You Go: Effective Use of Outdoor Electronics – American Alpine Institute

• Ocean-Themed Trivia with Bellingham SeaFeast – Beach Cat Brewing

Local Stories!

Border Patrol & ICE Activity in the Whatcom, Skagit and Beyond

It’s been a busy week for federal law enforcement in the Bellingham area, with multiple arrests made by Border Patrol and ICE agents. Here’s a rundown of recent activity:

• Lynden, WA (Saturday): Bellingham Station Border Patrol Agents arrested Martin Santos-Guerrero, a previously deported Honduran citizen with a criminal history of felony possession of cocaine, narcotics transportation, and felony distribution.

• Bellingham, WA (Saturday): Blaine Border Patrol assisted ICE in arresting Miguel Tomas-Antonio, a previously deported Guatemalan citizen with a record of assault, domestic violence, and harassment.

• Oregon City, OR (Monday): Blaine Border Patrol helped ICE arrest Hebert Grueso-Orobio, a Colombian national associated with the South American Theft Group, which has been linked to violent crimes, theft, and armed burglaries in WA and OR.

• Burlington, WA (Saturday): Blaine Border Patrol assisted ICE in the arrest of Manuel Ocegada-Alvarez, a previously deported Mexican citizen with prior charges of assault, domestic violence, drug possession with intent, and theft.

• Lynden, WA (Thursday): Blaine Border Patrol helped ICE apprehend Rubi Jeronimo-Cruz, an illegal Guatemalan national previously arrested for child rape, DUI, and reckless driving. He is now facing deportation proceedings.

• Bellingham, WA (Wednesday): Blaine USBP and HSI assisted ICE ERO in arresting Abraham Avila-Roman, a Mexican citizen who has been deported multiple times since 2016. His record includes DUI, hit and run, drug possession, and eluding police.

• Mt. Vernon, WA (Wednesday): Blaine Border Patrol Agents and HSI assisted ICE ERO in arresting Javier Morales-Zamora, a Mexican citizen who illegally entered the U.S. He has previous arrests for DUI, resisting arrest, battery, and obstructing an officer.

Keep up with all updates from ‘US Border Patrol Blaine Sector from their Facebook page: HERE.

Photos of SNOWWWWW (are we tired of this yet..?)

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That’s it for this week! Thanks and see you next week!