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Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
It is a big day at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, where nurses are gearing up for an informational picket outside the hospital. After months of negotiations and more than a dozen bargaining sessions, around eleven hundred nurses are calling attention to what they describe as subpar wages, expensive insurance, and a lack of respect from management. Many nurses say they are being squeezed by rising out-of-pocket costs and shrinking health benefits, with some even having to travel out of the county for care. The mood is serious, but there is an undercurrent of unity and determination, especially after St. Joe’s nurse Brian Martens adapted a protest song to rally his colleagues, channeling the energy of Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are A’Changing as inspiration for their cause. The nurses want the community to know they are fighting not just for themselves but for the future of healthcare in Whatcom County, reminding folks that at the core of every hospital are the workers caring for neighbors, friends, and family members. The picket is expected to be peaceful, with strong community interest and support expected throughout the day.
While that’s underway, across town the Bellingham Municipal Court is keeping things upbeat with its Law Day 2025 celebration. Today, from one thirty to three in the afternoon, eighth graders from local middle schools will converge at the courthouse on C Street for a special, hands-on look at how the local justice system functions. There will be live courtroom proceedings and opportunities to meet judges and legal professionals, plus canine demonstrations and even a drone presentation. Law Day, created by President Eisenhower in nineteen fifty-eight, is all about demystifying the legal system and encouraging young people to engage with democratic values.
If you are looking for a break from the big headlines, there is plenty to check out around town this evening. Many of Bellingham’s favorite cafés and breweries are offering live music and trivia nights. And with the longer daylight hours, city parks and waterfront trails invite you to get outside, whether you are biking, walking, or just soaking up the late April sun.
For those keeping an eye on transportation, be aware that the Whatcom Chief ferry, serving Lummi Island, will soon undergo its annual dry dock maintenance. If you are planning a trip to Lummi in the coming weeks, make sure to double check the revised schedules.
That wraps up today’s look at what’s happening in Bellingham. From community activism to civic education and local recreation, it is a day full of voices making a difference. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
It is a big day at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, where nurses are gearing up for an informational picket outside the hospital. After months of negotiations and more than a dozen bargaining sessions, around eleven hundred nurses are calling attention to what they describe as subpar wages, expensive insurance, and a lack of respect from management. Many nurses say they are being squeezed by rising out-of-pocket costs and shrinking health benefits, with some even having to travel out of the county for care. The mood is serious, but there is an undercurrent of unity and determination, especially after St. Joe’s nurse Brian Martens adapted a protest song to rally his colleagues, channeling the energy of Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are A’Changing as inspiration for their cause. The nurses want the community to know they are fighting not just for themselves but for the future of healthcare in Whatcom County, reminding folks that at the core of every hospital are the workers caring for neighbors, friends, and family members. The picket is expected to be peaceful, with strong community interest and support expected throughout the day.
While that’s underway, across town the Bellingham Municipal Court is keeping things upbeat with its Law Day 2025 celebration. Today, from one thirty to three in the afternoon, eighth graders from local middle schools will converge at the courthouse on C Street for a special, hands-on look at how the local justice system functions. There will be live courtroom proceedings and opportunities to meet judges and legal professionals, plus canine demonstrations and even a drone presentation. Law Day, created by President Eisenhower in nineteen fifty-eight, is all about demystifying the legal system and encouraging young people to engage with democratic values.
If you are looking for a break from the big headlines, there is plenty to check out around town this evening. Many of Bellingham’s favorite cafés and breweries are offering live music and trivia nights. And with the longer daylight hours, city parks and waterfront trails invite you to get outside, whether you are biking, walking, or just soaking up the late April sun.
For those keeping an eye on transportation, be aware that the Whatcom Chief ferry, serving Lummi Island, will soon undergo its annual dry dock maintenance. If you are planning a trip to Lummi in the coming weeks, make sure to double check the revised schedules.
That wraps up today’s look at what’s happening in Bellingham. From community activism to civic education and local recreation, it is a day full of voices making a difference. 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 Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
It is a big day at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, where nurses are gearing up for an informational picket outside the hospital. After months of negotiations and more than a dozen bargaining sessions, around eleven hundred nurses are calling attention to what they describe as subpar wages, expensive insurance, and a lack of respect from management. Many nurses say they are being squeezed by rising out-of-pocket costs and shrinking health benefits, with some even having to travel out of the county for care. The mood is serious, but there is an undercurrent of unity and determination, especially after St. Joe’s nurse Brian Martens adapted a protest song to rally his colleagues, channeling the energy of Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are A’Changing as inspiration for their cause. The nurses want the community to know they are fighting not just for themselves but for the future of healthcare in Whatcom County, reminding folks that at the core of every hospital are the workers caring for neighbors, friends, and family members. The picket is expected to be peaceful, with strong community interest and support expected throughout the day.
While that’s underway, across town the Bellingham Municipal Court is keeping things upbeat with its Law Day 2025 celebration. Today, from one thirty to three in the afternoon, eighth graders from local middle schools will converge at the courthouse on C Street for a special, hands-on look at how the local justice system functions. There will be live courtroom proceedings and opportunities to meet judges and legal professionals, plus canine demonstrations and even a drone presentation. Law Day, created by President Eisenhower in nineteen fifty-eight, is all about demystifying the legal system and encouraging young people to engage with democratic values.
If you are looking for a break from the big headlines, there is plenty to check out around town this evening. Many of Bellingham’s favorite cafés and breweries are offering live music and trivia nights. And with the longer daylight hours, city parks and waterfront trails invite you to get outside, whether you are biking, walking, or just soaking up the late April sun.
For those keeping an eye on transportation, be aware that the Whatcom Chief ferry, serving Lummi Island, will soon undergo its annual dry dock maintenance. If you are planning a trip to Lummi in the coming weeks, make sure to double check the revised schedules.
That wraps up today’s look at what’s happening in Bellingham. From community activism to civic education and local recreation, it is a day full of voices making a difference. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
It is a big day at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, where nurses are gearing up for an informational picket outside the hospital. After months of negotiations and more than a dozen bargaining sessions, around eleven hundred nurses are calling attention to what they describe as subpar wages, expensive insurance, and a lack of respect from management. Many nurses say they are being squeezed by rising out-of-pocket costs and shrinking health benefits, with some even having to travel out of the county for care. The mood is serious, but there is an undercurrent of unity and determination, especially after St. Joe’s nurse Brian Martens adapted a protest song to rally his colleagues, channeling the energy of Bob Dylan’s The Times They Are A’Changing as inspiration for their cause. The nurses want the community to know they are fighting not just for themselves but for the future of healthcare in Whatcom County, reminding folks that at the core of every hospital are the workers caring for neighbors, friends, and family members. The picket is expected to be peaceful, with strong community interest and support expected throughout the day.
While that’s underway, across town the Bellingham Municipal Court is keeping things upbeat with its Law Day 2025 celebration. Today, from one thirty to three in the afternoon, eighth graders from local middle schools will converge at the courthouse on C Street for a special, hands-on look at how the local justice system functions. There will be live courtroom proceedings and opportunities to meet judges and legal professionals, plus canine demonstrations and even a drone presentation. Law Day, created by President Eisenhower in nineteen fifty-eight, is all about demystifying the legal system and encouraging young people to engage with democratic values.
If you are looking for a break from the big headlines, there is plenty to check out around town this evening. Many of Bellingham’s favorite cafés and breweries are offering live music and trivia nights. And with the longer daylight hours, city parks and waterfront trails invite you to get outside, whether you are biking, walking, or just soaking up the late April sun.
For those keeping an eye on transportation, be aware that the Whatcom Chief ferry, serving Lummi Island, will soon undergo its annual dry dock maintenance. If you are planning a trip to Lummi in the coming weeks, make sure to double check the revised schedules.
That wraps up today’s look at what’s happening in Bellingham. From community activism to civic education and local recreation, it is a day full of voices making a difference. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.