Inside Bellingham February 28, 2025 - City of Bellingham

The City of Bellingham is excited to announce its annual literary event, Whatcom READS, featuring the 2025 selection "No Two Persons" by best-selling author Erica Bauermeister. Scheduled for March 14, the keynote event will include performances by local musicians from the Bushwick Book Club Seattle, who will create original music inspired by the book. In a related initiative, the newly opened Northern Lights Park in the Cordata neighborhood offers residents recreational opportunities with its play structures and landscaping. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for March 5 to celebrate the park's completion. The article also highlights important transportation projects, including a roundabout construction at the intersection of James Street and Bakerview Road, designed to enhance safety and accessibility.

Scheduled for completion by the end of May, this project reflects the city's proactive approach to improving public infrastructure. Additionally, plans for a new multi-use path along James Street are in progress, set to begin construction in 2026. Together, these efforts showcase Bellingham's commitment to community engagement, safety, and enhanced public spaces.