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Bellingham Art Walk, Renewable Energy Boost, and Road Closure Alerts: Your Saturday Local Update
Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Saturday, May 3rd. Let’s get rolling with what’s buzzing in Bellingham today.
If you’re looking for something vibrant and family friendly this weekend, the 25th Annual Children’s Art Walk is in full swing downtown. The event kicked off last night and continues for two weeks, transforming downtown into a lively gallery showcasing artwork from students across Whatcom County. Sixty local businesses have partnered with Allied Arts to host these colorful displays. There’s more than just art to see—expect music, puppet shows, performances, and hands on activities for kids and adults alike. The downtown glow from all that creativity is truly something to experience, and it’s a great way for families to celebrate the imaginative spirit of our youth and connect with the heart of our city.
On the city front, Bellingham has just landed a one point seven million dollar grant for a new community solar array project. This is not just a boost for renewable energy, but the revenues from the array will help fund future community climate initiatives. Also, keep an eye on the Old Town neighborhood—construction has begun on an eight block development that will eventually bring 800 new mixed income homes to the area over the next decade. It’s a big move for local housing and marks a new chapter in making Bellingham even more welcoming for everyone.
For folks hitting the roads today, plan ahead. There are temporary lane closures on I 5 running through Bellingham due to ongoing construction and fish passage replacement work. Expect some delays, especially into the early afternoon. And if you’re traveling along Slater Road, remember there’s a bridge inspection with lane closures from eight in the morning to one in the afternoon, so pack your patience and maybe an extra coffee.
In other news, the Lummi Island Fire District has announced high fire danger restrictions while the ferry is in dry dock. Large outdoor burn piles and new burn permits are on hold for now, so please take care if you’re in that area.
And a reminder to stay alert on the roads. Reports this week included a school bus crash in Lynden—thankfully no students were on board, but it’s a sobering reminder to drive safe. There was also a motorcyclist arrested after sharing some rather incriminating social media posts, and a 20 year old charged with DUI after ending up in a ditch off the Pacific Highway.
That’s a snapshot of your Saturday in Bellingham, where there’s always something new unfolding around every corner. Whether you’re out soaking in the local art scene, navigating a detour, or just enjoying the first hints of May sunshine, there’s something for everyone in our community today.
This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
If you’re looking for something vibrant and family friendly this weekend, the 25th Annual Children’s Art Walk is in full swing downtown. The event kicked off last night and continues for two weeks, transforming downtown into a lively gallery showcasing artwork from students across Whatcom County. Sixty local businesses have partnered with Allied Arts to host these colorful displays. There’s more than just art to see—expect music, puppet shows, performances, and hands on activities for kids and adults alike. The downtown glow from all that creativity is truly something to experience, and it’s a great way for families to celebrate the imaginative spirit of our youth and connect with the heart of our city.
On the city front, Bellingham has just landed a one point seven million dollar grant for a new community solar array project. This is not just a boost for renewable energy, but the revenues from the array will help fund future community climate initiatives. Also, keep an eye on the Old Town neighborhood—construction has begun on an eight block development that will eventually bring 800 new mixed income homes to the area over the next decade. It’s a big move for local housing and marks a new chapter in making Bellingham even more welcoming for everyone.
For folks hitting the roads today, plan ahead. There are temporary lane closures on I 5 running through Bellingham due to ongoing construction and fish passage replacement work. Expect some delays, especially into the early afternoon. And if you’re traveling along Slater Road, remember there’s a bridge inspection with lane closures from eight in the morning to one in the afternoon, so pack your patience and maybe an extra coffee.
In other news, the Lummi Island Fire District has announced high fire danger restrictions while the ferry is in dry dock. Large outdoor burn piles and new burn permits are on hold for now, so please take care if you’re in that area.
And a reminder to stay alert on the roads. Reports this week included a school bus crash in Lynden—thankfully no students were on board, but it’s a sobering reminder to drive safe. There was also a motorcyclist arrested after sharing some rather incriminating social media posts, and a 20 year old charged with DUI after ending up in a ditch off the Pacific Highway.
That’s a snapshot of your Saturday in Bellingham, where there’s always something new unfolding around every corner. Whether you’re out soaking in the local art scene, navigating a detour, or just enjoying the first hints of May sunshine, there’s something for everyone in our community today.
This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Saturday, May 3rd. Let’s get rolling with what’s buzzing in Bellingham today.
If you’re looking for something vibrant and family friendly this weekend, the 25th Annual Children’s Art Walk is in full swing downtown. The event kicked off last night and continues for two weeks, transforming downtown into a lively gallery showcasing artwork from students across Whatcom County. Sixty local businesses have partnered with Allied Arts to host these colorful displays. There’s more than just art to see—expect music, puppet shows, performances, and hands on activities for kids and adults alike. The downtown glow from all that creativity is truly something to experience, and it’s a great way for families to celebrate the imaginative spirit of our youth and connect with the heart of our city.
On the city front, Bellingham has just landed a one point seven million dollar grant for a new community solar array project. This is not just a boost for renewable energy, but the revenues from the array will help fund future community climate initiatives. Also, keep an eye on the Old Town neighborhood—construction has begun on an eight block development that will eventually bring 800 new mixed income homes to the area over the next decade. It’s a big move for local housing and marks a new chapter in making Bellingham even more welcoming for everyone.
For folks hitting the roads today, plan ahead. There are temporary lane closures on I 5 running through Bellingham due to ongoing construction and fish passage replacement work. Expect some delays, especially into the early afternoon. And if you’re traveling along Slater Road, remember there’s a bridge inspection with lane closures from eight in the morning to one in the afternoon, so pack your patience and maybe an extra coffee.
In other news, the Lummi Island Fire District has announced high fire danger restrictions while the ferry is in dry dock. Large outdoor burn piles and new burn permits are on hold for now, so please take care if you’re in that area.
And a reminder to stay alert on the roads. Reports this week included a school bus crash in Lynden—thankfully no students were on board, but it’s a sobering reminder to drive safe. There was also a motorcyclist arrested after sharing some rather incriminating social media posts, and a 20 year old charged with DUI after ending up in a ditch off the Pacific Highway.
That’s a snapshot of your Saturday in Bellingham, where there’s always something new unfolding around every corner. Whether you’re out soaking in the local art scene, navigating a detour, or just enjoying the first hints of May sunshine, there’s something for everyone in our community today.
This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
If you’re looking for something vibrant and family friendly this weekend, the 25th Annual Children’s Art Walk is in full swing downtown. The event kicked off last night and continues for two weeks, transforming downtown into a lively gallery showcasing artwork from students across Whatcom County. Sixty local businesses have partnered with Allied Arts to host these colorful displays. There’s more than just art to see—expect music, puppet shows, performances, and hands on activities for kids and adults alike. The downtown glow from all that creativity is truly something to experience, and it’s a great way for families to celebrate the imaginative spirit of our youth and connect with the heart of our city.
On the city front, Bellingham has just landed a one point seven million dollar grant for a new community solar array project. This is not just a boost for renewable energy, but the revenues from the array will help fund future community climate initiatives. Also, keep an eye on the Old Town neighborhood—construction has begun on an eight block development that will eventually bring 800 new mixed income homes to the area over the next decade. It’s a big move for local housing and marks a new chapter in making Bellingham even more welcoming for everyone.
For folks hitting the roads today, plan ahead. There are temporary lane closures on I 5 running through Bellingham due to ongoing construction and fish passage replacement work. Expect some delays, especially into the early afternoon. And if you’re traveling along Slater Road, remember there’s a bridge inspection with lane closures from eight in the morning to one in the afternoon, so pack your patience and maybe an extra coffee.
In other news, the Lummi Island Fire District has announced high fire danger restrictions while the ferry is in dry dock. Large outdoor burn piles and new burn permits are on hold for now, so please take care if you’re in that area.
And a reminder to stay alert on the roads. Reports this week included a school bus crash in Lynden—thankfully no students were on board, but it’s a sobering reminder to drive safe. There was also a motorcyclist arrested after sharing some rather incriminating social media posts, and a 20 year old charged with DUI after ending up in a ditch off the Pacific Highway.
That’s a snapshot of your Saturday in Bellingham, where there’s always something new unfolding around every corner. Whether you’re out soaking in the local art scene, navigating a detour, or just enjoying the first hints of May sunshine, there’s something for everyone in our community today.
This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.