As national Five Days of Action kicks off, Bellingham YMCA earns reaccreditation
Whatcom Family YMCA has earned an accreditation for its commitment to abuse prevention for the second time. It’s among the first 11 YMCA facilities nationwide to receive reaccreditation. Whatcom Family YMCA was first accredited by Praesidium, an international organization focused on preventing the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults, in December 2022. The accreditation lasts for three years and involves a “comprehensive and rigorous” review process, according to the YMCA.
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New Pizza and Cocktail Bar Coming to Downtown Bellingham’s Herald Building
Downtown Bellingham will welcome a Neapolitan pizza and craft cocktail bar early this summer.
Pendino, with the tagline “hang around awhile,” was founded by Corey Silversmith and will open at 1149 N. State St.
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Bellingham looks to lower city speed limits
Vehicle speed on many Bellingham roads could drop this summer, if the Bellingham City Council approves an ordinance that would decrease speed limits within the city with the goal of improving safety for all road users.
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Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics presents: 50th Anniversary Community Lecture: A Conversation with Alumni Entrepreneurs
Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics (CBE) is proud to celebrate 50 years of educating future business leaders and engaged community members. To mark this milestone, CBE is hosting a free community event featuring two distinguished alumni.
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Artist Applications Open for 2026 Noisy Waters Mural Festival in Bellingham
Applications are now open for muralists interested in participating in the 2026 Noisy Waters Mural Festival, taking place August 14–16, 2026 at the Bellingham waterfront. The festival invites artists from around the world to compete in a live public art event where blank walls become vibrant murals before the community’s eyes.
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Voxel Gallery Presents The Veils of Self by Lori VanEtta
Voxel Gallery is proud to present The Veils of Self, a solo exhibition by Lori VanEtta, an abstract painter, opening April 3, 2026. The public is invited to attend the opening reception from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The exhibition will remain on view through May 15, 2026.
The Veils of Self presents a compelling collection of paintings that explore emotional states, intuition, and the evolving inner landscape of the artist. Each piece serves as a visual record of a moment—capturing moods, experiments, and expressions that emerge organically through VanEtta’s creative process.
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Bellingham Beer Week is Back!
If you’re reading this, it’s likely because you’ve enjoyed a craft beer in Bellingham at some
point—and for that, we thank you. All 15 Bellingham breweries have once again come together
to bring you Bellingham Beer Week! Join us in Bellingham, WA, April 10th–19th, 2026 for a full
week celebrating our vibrant craft beer community, the spirit of collaboration, and of
course—LOCAL BEER!
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