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The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival in Bellingham, WA, showcased over two dozen films celebrating female filmmakers from April 24 to April 27, 2025. The festival highlighted diverse stories and featured a collection of event photos. For more details, readers can refer to last week’s We Are Whatcom.
Community groups in Blaine, WA, have begun trapping invasive European green crabs, catching approximately 30 since the season opened on March 31. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that these crabs threaten local ecosystems and economies by preying on native species. A free training program for volunteers will take place on May 10 at Birch Bay State Park.
Washington State Patrol arrested a 19-year-old motorcyclist in Whatcom County after he led officers on a chase in March. The suspect boasted about his criminal activities on social media, including a hit-and-run incident, and was subsequently released on bail the following day.
The Mariners aim for their seventh consecutive series win against the LA Angels after securing first place in the AL West. The Angels struggle continues with a recent series sweep by the Twins. Mariners utility player Dylan Moore lands on the injured list, replaced by Samad Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma.
The City of Bellingham secured nearly $1 million from the Washington State Department of Commerce to establish a new emergency dispatch center. Mayor Kim Lund approved the grant during a City Council meeting, with construction expected to be completed by late 2026.
A Blaine man was arrested following a high-speed chase that ended with his vehicle crashing into two parked cars. Deputies observed the suspect speeding nearly 50 mph over the limit, leading to the pursuit and subsequent collision. The driver, 42, was hospitalized before being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.
Soundgarden has been announced as an inductee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025. The band, known for its fusion of heavy metal and alternative rock, joins other inductees including The White Stripes and Outkast. The induction ceremony is scheduled for November 8, 2025.
Washington state has awarded over $3 million to the Northwest Straits Foundation to enhance shoreline protection in Whatcom County. The funding will support efforts to improve salmon spawning habitats by replacing barriers that hinder natural shoreline processes. The project aims to make nearly 6.5 miles of shoreline more accessible for salmon by summer's end.
A 30-year-old man faces eight counts of second-degree murder after allegedly killing 11 people by driving an SUV into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver. Investigators have ruled out terrorism and are looking into the suspect's mental health history. Vigils for the victims drew hundreds, reflecting the community's grief over the tragedy.
The Seattle Seahawks drafted 11 new players, including quarterback Jalen Milroe, who is expected to be a future dual-threat QB. The Mariners secured their sixth consecutive series win, topping the Marlins 7-6, while ace Logan Gilbert faces a two-week recovery from an elbow strain. Both Seattle soccer teams, the Sounders and the Reign, ended their weekends with draws.