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Boundary Bay Brewery in Bellingham will partner with Black Raven Brewery to continue producing popular ales after its closure in September. The brewery, which has operated for 30 years, will celebrate its legacy with a block party on September 20th.
The Bellingham Bells face a crucial playoff game against the Edmonton Riverhawks tonight in the North Division Championship. The winner will advance to the West Coast League Championship on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Mariners begin a nine-game East Coast road trip against the last-place Baltimore Orioles.
Whatcom County Council approved the acquisition of over 1,600 acres on Stewart Mountain for conservation, with a funding partnership totaling $5.5 million. This initiative aims to expand the Stewart Mountain Community Forest, which seeks to incorporate approximately 6,000 acres into local stewardship.
Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 45th home run, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on August 10. The win marked Seattle's seventh consecutive victory, closing out a successful 9-1 homestand. Bryan Woo contributed with six innings pitched and nine strikeouts.
A second fuel leak occurred in Padden Creek during a fish passage project in Fairhaven, causing the death of at least two fish. The City of Bellingham has issued a stop work order until complete containment of the spills is achieved. Crews are monitoring the construction zone following the replacement of the leaking generator.
More than 7,000 hatchery Chinook salmon are set to return to Whatcom Creek, according to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. This initiative aims to support local ecosystems, tribal fisheries, and educational programs at Bellingham Technical College. Fishing for Chinook will be permitted in lower Whatcom Creek on weekends until September 14.
Jesus Penuelas-Agramon, 23, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and drug-related offenses after allegedly shooting a Lummi police officer seven times on July 28. The officer, whose identity remains undisclosed, is recovering well, and the community has raised over $25,000 for his family. Penuelas-Agramon faces a status hearing on August 27 and a trial scheduled for September 22.
A heat advisory remains in effect for Whatcom and Skagit counties until 10 p.m. on August 12, with temperatures expected to reach the mid 90s. The National Weather Service warns of a moderate risk of heat-related illnesses and advises outdoor workers to take precautions. Cooler temperatures and rain are forecasted later in the week.
Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park has reopened for swimming after the Washington State Department of Ecology confirmed that bacteria levels are now safe. The swimming advisory was previously issued due to high levels of enterococcus bacteria detected in late July. For ongoing updates on beach conditions, the public can refer to Ecology’s BEACH program page.
Bellingham Police investigate a potential hate crime after an assault on a security guard outside an apartment building on Sunday night. The victim reported being attacked by two men who threatened him with a racial slur and attempted to choke him. Both suspects remain in custody as detectives assess possible hate crime charges.