Bellingham Scoop: Your Local Happenings

Happy Tuesday, Bellingham. The sun is out and the week is underway. A road closure reminder, a couple of civic heads-ups, and some genuinely good stuff to put on your calendar. Let's get into it.

☀️ Today's Weather: Sunny with a high near 54°F. Winds calm to west around 6 mph this afternoon. Tonight mostly clear, low around 38°F. Sunny skies hold through at least Friday with highs climbing into the mid-60s. Full forecast at the National Weather Service.

Everson Goshen Rd Closed Daytime Through Friday

If Everson Goshen Rd is part of your commute, keep this on your radar. The road remains closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Friday, April 10, while crews repair the shoulder about a half mile north of East Smith Rd.

All traffic is affected during those hours, including emergency vehicles and school buses. Posted signage will direct you to alternate routes. The closure started Monday and runs through the end of the work week. Full details from Whatcom County Public Works here.

Accessible Voting Units Available Starting Tomorrow, April 8

Accessible Voting Units Available Starting Tomorrow, April 8

Whatcom County will have accessible voting units available starting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8. If you or someone you know benefits from assistive voting technology, this is your advance notice. Check the county announcement for locations and hours.

Lummi Island Ferry 2026 Dry Dock: Logistics and What to Expect

Lummi Island Ferry Dry Dock Update

Whatcom County has posted updated logistics on this year's Lummi Island Ferry dry dock. If you rely on the ferry for work or travel, review the details before you need them. Full update from the county here.

Sheriff Tanksley Completes National Leadership Training at Quantico

Whatcom County Sheriff Donnell "Tank" Tanksley completed the 124th session of the National Sheriffs' Institute Leadership Development Course in Quantico, Virginia, March 23-26. He was one of 22 sheriffs selected nationally for the intensive program.

"It was an honor to represent Whatcom County at such a prestigious training," Tanksley said. The no-cost program is run through the NSI and the U.S. Department of Justice. Full announcement here.

WWU to Host "Severance" Creator Dan Erickson on May 15

WWU to Host "Severance" Creator Dan Erickson on May 15.

Western Washington University will host alumnus and Emmy Award-winning creator Dan Erickson on May 15. Erickson wrote "Severance" on Apple TV+, and he is a genuine WWU grad. The event is open to the public. Event details at WWU News.

Bellingham Library Is Lending Backpacks with Free Discover Passes This Spring

Library card holders can borrow a backpack with a free Discover Pass, binoculars, three field guides, and a state park map. The Discover Pass covers millions of acres of Washington State parks and public lands, including Larrabee State Park and Birch Bay State Park.

Backpacks check out for three weeks, first-come, first-served. Search "Check Out Washington Discover Pass" in the catalog to place a hold. More at BellinghamPublicLibrary.org.

Spring Sunshine Is Here: A Good Week to Explore Bellingham Shops

Small Business Spotlight

With sunny skies in the forecast through at least Friday, this is one of those Bellingham weeks worth savoring. Downtown shops, Fairhaven boutiques, and neighborhood cafes tend to come alive when the sun sticks around, and midweek is often the best time to browse without the weekend crowds. The Bellingham Farmers Market continues Saturdays at Depot Market Square. Got a local business worth spotlighting? Reply to this email and let us know.

📅 The Upcoming Week