Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Saturday, April 19, 2025.Spring is in full swing and the city is buzzing with events, changes, and opportunities to connect with your community. Today kicks off National Park Week, and if you’re feeling adventurous, entrance fees to all national parks are waived—making it the perfect day to explore nearby gems like North Cascades. Don’t forget, today is also National Junior Ranger Day, so it’s a wonderful opportunity to introduce the younger ones to the wonders of our national parks and maybe even earn a badge or two.Back in Bellingham, the highly anticipated Maritime Spring Fest is happening today from ten in the morning to two in the afternoon at Maritime Heritage Park. This event promises family-friendly fun with egg hunts for kids of all ages, local vendor booths offering handcrafted goods and tasty treats, and a live DJ set from Black Noise Records to keep the mood festive. There are plenty of activities and yard games, and the Bellingham Bells will be on hand hosting a special activity. If you’re hunting for golden eggs, look out for prizes from favorite local spots like the SPARK Museum, Fiamma Burger, NEKO Cat Cafe, and more. With the weather a bit unpredictable, the organizers remind everyone the festivities will go on rain or shine, so bring a jacket to be safe.For those interested in civic happenings, the city is nearing completion of the North Haven tiny home village, a new housing project managed by HomesNOW. This initiative promises to provide vital shelter and amenities for those experiencing homelessness, with the first residents expected to move in by mid-May. The city is also making strides to improve the transition to FoodPlus, responding to community concerns with new options for smaller bins and expanded assistance programs, so keep an eye out for updates if your household is adjusting to the new composting requirements.Travelers should be aware of some detours—Old Woburn Street is temporarily closed between Wildflower Way and Sweetbay Drive as the city installs a new crosswalk, and on the highways, there are temporary lane closures on I-5 through Bellingham this morning until two in the afternoon. If you’re planning a road trip, the North Cascades Highway is expected to reopen this month, another sign of spring’s arrival.Finally, keep your plants covered—there’s a frost advisory in effect for the lowlands, so tender gardens should be protected tonight.This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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