Bellingham Break-In Arrests, Council Meeting, and Local Updates - May 13, 2025

Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Breaking news from Bellingham today as authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with an attempted break-in at a Best Buy warehouse. Luis Fernando Berrios Cintron, 67, is facing multiple charges including breaking and entering, conspiracy, and possession of burglarious tools. Police report that a third suspect remains at large. The Whatcom County Council holds its regular meeting today at the Council Chamber on Grand Avenue. The day begins with the Finance and Administrative Services Committee at 10:30 AM, followed by Public Works and Health at 1:30 PM, and Committee of the Whole at 3:00 PM. The full Council meeting starts at 6:00 PM. Residents wishing to speak during open session should register by 4 PM today. If you're planning to drive through the area, be advised that a rockslide has closed Chuckanut Drive, and there's currently no estimate for when it will reopen. Additionally, if you use Slater Road, expect delays due to a bridge inspection with lane closures between 8 AM and 1 PM today. In development news, construction has begun on the ambitious 8-block Old Town development project. This initiative will bring 800 new mixed-income residential units to Bellingham over the next decade. The city has also received a $1.7 million grant for a community solar array, which will produce energy revenues to fund climate projects throughout our community. For contractors and businesses, the Port of Bellingham is accepting bids for its 2025 Port-Wide Paving Improvements until May 20th. A pre-bid conference was held last week for interested parties. Canadian residents should note that there's a test of the Canadian emergency alert system scheduled for today. US residents near the border may receive test emergency alert messages, so don't be alarmed if you see these notifications on your devices. In local health news, a Bellingham man was hospitalized following an I-5 crash in Everett. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.