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Hi Bellingham, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Waterfront plans reboot, the Gateway Show, and sunset moth specimen preservation + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Readiness guidance for older adults: With more than 30 percent of Whatcom County residents over 55, a recent piece outlines evacuation planning, from a Go!Kit and medications to the Ready, Set, Go protocol for emergencies — see how to prepare and plan.
Legacy inspires renewed momentum: Bellingham’s Books to Prisoners chapter is searching for a home, dormant since 2016, while the Nancy Duncan Huss Fund honors a volunteer and helps groups send free books to prisoners — read the full story.
Shaping Bellingham’s next chapter: After two days of meetings, city and port officials are reworking waterfront plans, from Salish Landing Park to a Bay Street connector that could link Portal Container Village with downtown — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Support local storytellers: Bellingham Theatre Guild is the volunteer-powered stage keeping the city’s creative pulse strong with community productions and script-in-hand readings. If you’ve been meaning to catch a neighbor onstage, or become one, take this as your nudge to plan a night close to home.
Hot dog upgrade: El Capitan’s turns sausages and hot dogs into a joy boost. Go for the indulgent X.O. (bacon, BBQ sauce, cream cheese, grilled onions) or build your own at the condiment bar, then settle into the cozy Crow’s Nest taproom with friends for an easy, very Bellingham hang.
Bookish happy place: Need a reset from the scroll? At Village Books and Paper Dreams, explore three cozy floors, browse thoughtful staff picks, and catch frequent author events that make Fairhaven feel like a small town again. Perfect for wandering, finding your next read, and accidentally starting a fresh TBR pile.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Bellingham for grown ups
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🎭 Gateway Show @ The Blue Room | Thursday (3/12) at 7:30 PM – Only in Bellingham do comics nail their best jokes, vanish for a mystery smoke break, then return to try them again, noticeably higher. It is stand-up, a social experiment, and the most responsible use of recreational weed you will witness this month.
♠ Skookum Kids 8th Annual Charity Poker Tournament @ Bellingham Yacht Club | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Ante up for the friendliest No Limit Hold ‘Em in town, a $125 buy-in that benefits foster kids. Pro dealers run the tables, Doc Swinson’s pours a whiskey tasting and cocktails, and Chip School eases beginners in, so bring a crew and bluff responsibly.
🎸 Young Dubliners @ Bar Two Eleven | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Craving a proper pre-St. Paddy’s warm-up? Young Dubliners are rolling into Bar Two Eleven with high-octane Celtic rock, the kind that pairs with a pint, a shout-along chorus, and a jig you can still feel in your knees tomorrow, but in a good way.
🎨 Indigo Dyeing Workshop @ Northwest Yarns & Mercantile | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Swap your inbox for an indigo vat, learn why your jeans owe their swagger to an ancient dye. A veteran textile historian leads you through vats, folds, and stitches, you make three pieces, snag 10% off materials, and finally put that old apron to work.
🦋 Introduction to Specimen Preservation: Sunset Moths @ Whatcom Museum – The Lightcatcher (250 Flora St.) | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been craving a hands-on hobby that’s part science, part art, come pin and pose a sunset moth, leave with your specimen, a tool kit, a spreading board, and a digital guide, museum admission included. Iridescent wings, zero experience required, basically meditation with pins.
☘ Flattery @ Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – St. Patrick’s Day at Stones Throw means pints in Fairhaven and Flattery swinging from soulful airs to proper foot-stompers, bouzouki and all. It is an all-day shindig, but catch them early evening, bring the dog, park the kids, and let the fiddle handle the cardio.
🍸 Blue Drinks Q1-2026 @ Beach Cat Brewing: South Paw | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:30 PM – Blue Drinks is settling in at Beach Cat Brewing South Paw on C Street, with WA Maritime Blue giving a quick QuietSound rundown on quieting our working waterfront. Peek at Shop 38’s craft beforehand, then mingle, trade stories, and enjoy networking without the name tags.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Bellingham report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 45°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 93%
Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 72%
Rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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