https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316522521.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7cbdd9b4-d7fd-4f93-b1b6-47dac4f71b1d/1_th.jpg Harbor seal pup euthanized after being found with gunshot wound in Bellingham A harbor seal pup was later euthanized after being found on a beach over the 2026 Fourth of July weekend with a gunshot wound to its head in Bellingham, Wash. SeaLife Response Rehabilitation and Research (SR3) was caring for the marine mammal before it was determined it could not survive its injuries. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316522521.html/video-embed 38 2026-07-15T18:12:15Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316582739.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dcde6768-57c3-4ad5-9e44-237a22d4bfcb/1_th.jpg Heat, air quality alerts for Western Washington Western Washington will see warm temperatures and smoky skies for the next several days. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316582739.html/video-embed 24 2026-07-20T19:26:44Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316542225.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3d330d69-51ca-41f0-890e-f547a70382da/1_th.jpg Downtown Sounds returns for the 22nd year The free downtown concerts series took over at the corners of Bay and Holly Street on Wednesday, July 15. The free weekday festival features local artists and bands. Food and clothing vendors were also there to share in the community spirit. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316542225.html/video-embed 87 2026-07-16T22:14:23Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316524714.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0a94d803-be80-4b4b-9416-0969233aafa4/1_th.jpg The Vamos Outdoor Project gives Hispanic children access to Northwest outdoors The non-profit organization, Vamos Outdoor Project gives children what could be their first chance to experience the outdoor recreation available in Whatcom County, whether that be biking, climbing or boating. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316524714.html/video-embed 36 2026-07-19T11:30:00Z no