Listeria Warning, Stemilt Layoffs, and Happenings Around Bellingham

08/10/2025 3 min
Listeria Warning, Stemilt Layoffs, and Happenings Around Bellingham

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Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Wednesday, October eighth, twenty twenty-five.Let’s kick off with some important health news for our community. Whatcom County Health and Community Services has issued a listeria warning today for certain Hello Fresh meal kits containing spinach. If you’ve got the Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta or the Unstuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the company for safety. At this time, no one locally has reported illness, but listeria can be very serious, so take care if you have one of those meals in your fridge.On the business front, there’s been a significant development in the regional jobs economy as Stemilt Ag Services, a major fruit company headquartered in Wenatchee, is laying off more than fifteen hundred workers. While this is not based in Bellingham, many locals have ties to the larger Washington fruit industry, and the impacts on employment, shipping, and farm operations will be felt across the state. The layoffs start in late November, adding another layer of uncertainty for agricultural workers as we near the winter months.Now for some ways to brighten up your Wednesday and plug into Bellingham’s vibrant scene. If you’re spending the afternoon downtown, NEKO Cat Cafe is celebrating College Day from noon to five forty-five, so bring your student ID for a little extra feline fun. For art lovers, the Allied Arts' “Untethered Odyssey” gallery exhibition continues today. It’s open eleven to four, perfect for a midday creative escape.History buffs can step into the past with the Bayview Cemetery’s “Buried BellingHistory” tour this evening from five to seven. Or, if you’re feeling a bit brave, the Fairhaven Ghost Tour starts at Sycamore Square tonight. Maybe you’ll catch a glimpse of one of Bellingham’s legendary haunts.Music and nightlife are in full swing tonight. Stones Throw Brewery is hosting live music from six to eight, while the Jazz Center of Bellingham welcomes Naomi Moon Siegel’s “Constellation of Nows” at the FireHouse Arts and Events Center at six thirty. And for those who love a little friendly competition, trivia nights are happening at Cheba Hut on West Holly and Flatstick Pub over on State Street, both at seven p.m.If you’re looking for something active, Lake Whatcom is alive with the Whatcom Wake Sports’ “Women on Water” session from six to nine tonight, and the Makerspace near Bellis Fair Mall is holding laser cutter office hours from four to six for all you DIY enthusiasts.With all these choices, there’s truly something happening for everyone in the city today, whether you’re into history, music, art, or just out for some community fun. Keep an eye out for more Halloween-themed events popping up soon as October rolls on.That’s it for this morning. Bundle up, support each other, and get out to enjoy something new around town today. 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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