Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Wednesday, August 20th, 2025.As you head out today, a quick travel alert from the Washington State Department of Transportation: expect overnight closures on I-5 through Bellingham. Tonight, northbound lanes between Sunset Drive and Meridian Street will close starting at 10 p.m. with traffic detoured until 5 a.m. tomorrow. The southbound stretch between Northwest Avenue and Meridian will also close tomorrow night, so plan extra time and check for updates before you drive. These paving projects should improve your commute soon, but patience will be key this week.If you have young ones at home, there’s no shortage of family-friendly fun on the calendar. The Marine Life Center is open daily with free admission, offering hands-on marine experiences right here in downtown Bellingham. For budding artists and curious minds, the FIG Studio at the Whatcom Museum runs from ten to four-thirty, with self-guided creative activities that are perfect for young explorers. Over at Village Books, story time welcomes little listeners at eleven, and later today, families can build together at the free Lego Club hosted by South Whatcom Library.Art aficionados will want to take in Jennifer Angus’s “Arthropod Arrangements” at the Whatcom Museum, an exhibit blending natural history and artistic whimsy, open today and free with admission for members. Meanwhile, those looking to get active can join the Whatcom Family YMCA for open swim in both the large and small pools or drop in at one of Bellingham’s popular spray parks, a perfect way to cool off if the sun makes an appearance.For the outdoor enthusiasts, today’s Sunset Kayak Trip at Larrabee State Park promises beautiful shoreline vistas. If paddle sports are more your style, Lake Whatcom hosts Women on Water this evening, inviting women of all skill levels to learn or refine their wakeboarding skills with guidance and support from local coaches.On the economic front, the Port of Bellingham just completed a comprehensive industrial lands study, confirming that while the county has enough zoned space for manufacturing growth, improvements are needed in utility access, parcel sizes, and infrastructure to support new jobs and investment. This is big news for our future economy and means we could see even more opportunity for Bellingham residents as these recommendations get put into action.Looking ahead, CTK Bellingham is gearing up for a big family service over Labor Day weekend, with games, music, and treats — a date to mark if you’re seeking community fun as summer winds down.Be aware of new school speed zones proposed near Alderwood Elementary as the county works to keep our young students safe with the new school year approaching.That’s a look at your news and what’s happening around town. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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