The Gristle
THE RAUCOUS CAUCUS: The searing folly of water resource planning in Whatcom County came again into focus this month as the state Dept. of Ecology announced the first comment period on a new streamflow rule that will attempt to accommodate rural growth and protect water supply needs for fish…
Amy Goodman
Drug overdoses killed 700,000 people in the United States between 1999 and 2017, and more than two-thirds of those deaths were the result of opioids. Last month, the state of Oklahoma won a landmark $270 million settlement against one of the world’s largest manufacturers of prescription…
Letters
Our Founding Fathers designed our government to have three equal branches to prevent any branch of government from controlling our nation.
In 1917, the U.S. Senate created the filibuster…
It’s very good news that we now have a pair of Grey Wolves on this side of the Cascades. However, they may not be here for long if the Trump administration succeeds in removing them from…
Great blue herons have lived in Bellingham before our city, state or nation even existed. It is a privilege, not a nuisance, to have these majestic birds in our midst. They deserve our…
Today's Events
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
10:00am
The flower-focused Skagit Valley Tulip Festival takes place throughout April at a variety of venues from Mount Vernon to Edison to La Conner, Anacortes, and beyond. In addition to being able…
Essence of Bellingham Photo Competition
10:00am
Residents of Whatcom County can submit images to the City of Bellingham’s annual “Essence of Bellingham” photo competition through May 1. See submission guidelines online.
For more info:…
Unstable by Design
7:30pm
Attend the world premiere of a new play by Glenn Hergenhahn-Zhao when Unstable by Design opens this week with 7:30pm performances Thursday through Saturday at the Sylvia Center for the Arts,…
Silent Sky
7:30pm
Learn more about the true story of 19th century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt when Silent Sky concludes this week at 7:30pm showings Thursday through Saturday at Anacortes Community Theatre,…
Tulip Festival Street Fair
10:00am
More than 100 artisan vendors will show and sell their wares as at the annual Tulip Festival Street Fair happening from 10am-6pm Friday and Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday in downtown Mount…
Spring Book Sale
10:00am
Peruse hundreds of books, audios, videos, CDs and more at a Mount Vernon Library Spring Book Sale happening from 3pm-6pm Friday, and 10am-4pm Saturday at Fire Station #1, 901 S. Second St.…
Bellingham Beer Week
12:00pm
Beer Olympics, beer dinners, an Earth Day cleanup party, an Easter keg hunt, book signings, multiple release parties, hops planting, a mountain bike festival, brew-focused presentations, a…
Genre Legends, Hot Dogs
7:30pm
A fan favorite show, “Genre Legends,” returns to the stage at 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays through April at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At 9:30pm, attend “Top Dog,” a monthlong team…
Buffett Beach Bash
7:30pm
Jimmy Buffett tribute band Garratt Wilkin and the Parrotheads will perform at “Buffett Beach Bash” events at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday at the Anacortes Port Transit Shed, 100 Commercial Ave.…
The Coronation of Poppea
7:30pm
Western Washington University opera students will present performances of Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday at the Performing Arts Center Mainstage. Tickets…
Tulip Pedal Bike Ride
7:30am
Choose from 20-, 40- or 60-mile courses at the annual “Tulip Pedal” Bike Ride starting at 7:30am at La Conner Elementary School, 305 N. 6th St. All rides will incorporate the blooming tulip…
Pancake Breakfast
8:00am
Choose from pancakes, French toast or biscuits and gravy at a Pancake Breakfast taking place from 8am-11am at the Ferndale Senior Center, 1999 Cherry St. Entry is $2.50 for kids and $6 for…
COB Earth Day Work Party
9:00am
Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Bellingham Parks Department at a Community Work Party from 9am-12:30pm at Fairhaven Park, 107 Chuckanut Drive N. Volunteers will be enhancing stream-side…
Fun with the Fuzz
9:00am
Help raise funds for families of police officers who are killed in the line of duty by running or walking the course for the 10th annual “Fun with the Fuzz 5K” starting at 9am at the…
Bellingham Bay Bocce Tournament
9:30am
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center will host its 17th annual Bellingham Bay Bocce Tournament fundraiser from 9:30am-4pm at Bellingham Sportsplex, 1225 Civic Field Way. All ages are invited to…
Wild Things
9:30am
Kids, adults and adventurers can join Holly Roger of Wild Whatcom for a “Wild Things” Community Program from 9:30am-11am at the Stimpson Family Nature Reserve. Please bring a simple, healthy…
Bellingham Farmers Market
10:00am
The 27th season of the Bellingham Farmers Market continues from 10am-3pm Saturdays through Dec. 21 at the Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave. In addition to perusing and purchasing…
Kiwanis Kids Egg Hunt
10:00am
Youth ages 8 and under can take part in a Kiwanis Kids Egg Hunt at 10am in Burlington at Maiben Park, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. The free event will include separate age groups searching for…
Cedar Dust Trail Ride and Party
10:00am
Mountain bikers can join a Cedar Dust Trail Shred Party starting at 10am on the Bandito side of Cedar Dust Trailhead on Galbraith Mountain. The “biggest shred party train to ever visit” the…
Plant Sale and Easter Events
10:00am
Starts of heirloom and organic tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, herbs and more can be found when Growing Veterans hosts its annual Plant Sale from…
Community Easter Egg Hunt
11:30am
A free Community Easter Egg Hunt takes place from 11:30am-1:30pm at Bellingham at Orchard, 848 W. Orchard Dr. The event will include an egg hunt for children ages 1-8, face painting, balloon…
Obrigado Wines Tasting
2:00pm
Renee Start of Prime Wines will lead a wine tasting focusing on Obrigado Wines of Portugal from 2pm-4pm at Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants, 19 Prospect St. Entry is free; please be 21 or…
Jesse Otero Art Talk
4:00pm
Peruse Jesse Max Otero’s “Artisan Donuts” show, then stick around for an Artist Talk with Otero at 4pm at Edison’s i.e. gallery, 5800 Cains Court. The exhibit will be on display through April…
Splinter Ideas, Halibut on the Moon
4:00pm
All ages are welcome when R.A. Cook reads from his environmentally focused book of hope and renewal, Calvin Splinter & His Splendid Splinter Ideas at 4pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. At…
Artist Workshop
6:00pm
Watch artist Neal Cronic paint with acrylics and oil at a low-key Artist Workshop from 6-7:30pm at the SkillShare Space at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. If you’re interested…
Skagit Valley College Drag Show
7:00pm
Simply Curious Enterprises and SVC Rainbow Alliance present their seventh annual Drag Show at 7pm in Mount Vernon at the Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. Entry is $13.50-$16.50 to see both…
Problem Child and Ten Miles Wide
8:00pm
Problem Child and special guests Ten Miles Wide will perform at an AC/DC tribute concert and fundraiser at 8pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $4.20-$34.20.…
Blue collar comedy in Edison
8:00pm
Salsa Night
9:00pm
Join DJ Antonio Diaz as he mixes a fabulous combination of the best Latin rhythms at Rumba Northwest’s bimonthly “Saturday Salsa Night” taking place from 9pm-12am at Cafe Rumba, 1140 N. State…
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