🌱 How new funding will change a key Bellingham rail crossing.
Bellingham, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Bellingham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new funding will change a key Bellingham rail crossing.
- Which June performances in Bellingham deserve a spot on your calendar?
- How Bellingham’s new 20 mph limits will change your daily drive
Also on today's calendar: Action League of Bellingham Launch Party.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 52.
- Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bellingham wins federal funding for Pine Street railroad crossing upgrade (cascadiadaily.com) — Bellingham has secured nearly $1.2 million in federal and regional funds to upgrade the Pine Street railroad crossing by the waterfront, aiming to boost safety and reduce train horn noise. The project will support a future quiet zone, add a multi-use path, and eventually improve trail connections between Cornwall Avenue, Boulevard Street and the developing Salish Landing Park. 
2. Performing arts calendar: June 2026 (cascadiadaily.com) — June is packed with live theater, dance, and youth performances across Bellingham, from “Next to Normal” at Bellingham Theatre Guild to BAAY showcases, Mount Baker Theatre events, and FireHouse repertory plays. You’ll also find donation-based shows, family fundraisers, and kid-focused productions, plus a few nearby Lynden and Ferndale performances if you’re up for a short drive.
3. Bellingham finalizes speed limit reductions, set to roll out over next three years (mybellinghamnow.com) — Bellingham is dropping default speed limits from 25 to 20 mph on most downtown and residential streets starting this summer, with phased changes continuing through 2028. City leaders hope the ordinance will cut serious crashes, especially involving people walking and biking, and police will begin with a warning period before stricter enforcement.
4. Whatcom County Washington's premier community news source (whatcom-news.com) — Several quick local updates touch Bellingham directly, including Bellingham Herald employees striking over wage negotiations and new paid parking rules that follow your vehicle between downtown spots. Other snippets mention upcoming active-shooter trainings, Ski to Sea–related road closures, burn restrictions starting June 15, and WSDOT’s plans to fully reopen a key highway later this month.
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Action League Gift and Thrift Shop 2817 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Action League Of Bellingham Brand Reveal →
Action League Thrift & Gift Shop, 2817 Meridian St, Bellingham
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Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sunsets are always enjoyable but some, like tonight's, are absolutely amazing!
With Canada geese and a reflection on the ASB pond I was sure glad to have been there to see it, hope you enjoyed the end of the first day of June as… (Nextdoor Sehome) - Update: Pet Reunited
Moxe, a bird who went missing in Bellingham, WA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 4 hours. Message from Owner: "Any… (Nextdoor King Mountain)
- Lummi Nation posted a job opening for Maintenance / Janitor II in Bellingham. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager $22.15-$26.25 an hour in Bellingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellingham here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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