https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316991263.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2b8364ac-c3fd-4996-a03a-75105a1078c1/1_th.jpg Unhealthy air forecast Wildfire smoke will be pushing into the Bellingham area from Canada and Eastern Washington this week. Air quality could reach the unhealthy range Tuesday morning. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316991263.html/video-embed 26 2026-08-24T19:28:36Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941716.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e654015e-2190-4a0a-94e1-d3965e073172/1_th.jpg Bellingham Traverse Whatcom Events purchased the Bellingham Traverse in November 2025. This will be the organization’s first time hosting the race. Teams of one, two or five members will compete in a series of race legs including paddle boats, road biking, mountain biking and running sections. The traverse is scheduled for Aug. 29, and people are encouraged to register. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941716.html/video-embed 90 2026-08-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941705.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5b91cfa4-dd35-4202-9bc7-e959565ad88d/1_th.jpg Mt. Baker Hill Climb The Mt. Baker Hill Climb is a bike race up the mountain starting at Snowater Road near Glacier and ending at the top at Artist Point. The Hill Climb is scheduled for Sept. 13 and is currently sold out, although there is a waitlist. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941705.html/video-embed 83 2026-08-23T09:00:00Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941706.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/70471a11-0233-441a-a7e4-4188555b6b1a/1_th.jpg Trails to Taps Relay The Trails to Taps Relay consists of eight legs leading from one brewery to another across Bellingham. The relay is not actually a race, and there are no prizes for coming in first place other than bragging rights. The goal of the relay is to have fun and explore what Bellingham is known for: breweries and trails. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316941706.html/video-embed 90 2026-08-23T09:00:00Z no