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In the News March 2026 recap
In the News March 2026 recap
In The News collects recent media coverage highlighting the people, programs and moments in Bellingham Public Schools.
In the News is not intended to be a comprehensive list of media mentions during a given time frame.
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School district budget and education funding headlines round-up
- No elementary schools will close before 2027, Bellingham superintendent says (Cascadia Daily News) - April 1, 2026
- Bellingham schools to cut services, teaching positions amid budget crunch (The Bellingham Herald) - April 1, 2026
- Bellingham Public Schools to cut roughly 60 positions, won’t close elementary schools in 2026 (My Bellingham Now) - April 1, 2026
- Public education is the heartbeat of our society, and we're failing | Opinion (The Bellingham Herald) - March 31, 2026
- Bellingham schools to eliminate 60 teaching positions due to budget challenges (Cascadia Daily News) - March 30, 2026
- Bellingham Public Schools to consider closing elementary schools amid declining enrollments (My Bellingham Now) - March 26, 2026)
- Dr. Greg Baker: Declining Enrollment in Bellingham Public Schools (KGMI radio interview) - March 24, 2026
- Higher education spared, early education slashed in WA legislative budget (Cascadia Daily News) - March 18, 2026
Nicole Oliver, Parks and Recreation Department director for the city of Bellingham, Wash., discusses the Civic Athletic Complex master plan during a Dec. 10, 2025, presentation at Bloedel-Donovan Park. Robert Mittendorf The Bellingham Herald
Bellingham considers expansion plans for athletic complex, regional rec center
Transition to Kindergarten, Local Effort Assistance cuts will impact Whatcom, Skagit districts
By: Robert Mittendorf/The Bellingham Herald
March 20, 2026
Bellingham TheatreWorks' "Firebringer" opens March 20 and is made possible through a collaboration with Options High School. (Photo courtesy of Bellingham TheatreWorks)
Cocoa’s picks: Tide talks, variety shows and rock musicals
A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties
By: Cocoa Laney/Cascadia Daily News
March 11, 2026
Prep Athletics & Activities Coverage
- Whatcom Preps – Bellingham Bayhawks
- Weekly recaps, podcasts, features
- Whatcom Preps – Sehome Mariners
- Weekly recaps, podcasts, features
- Whatcom Preps – Squalicum Storm
- Weekly recaps, podcasts, features
- Whatcom Hoops – Bellingham Bayhawks
- Whatcom Hoops – Sehome Mariners
- Whatcom Hoops – Squalicum Storm
- KPUG 1170
- Radio interviews and recaps
- Cascadia Daily News prep coverage
- The Bellingham Herald prep coverage
Bellingham's Eli Goodbuffalo gets his helmet pulled off as his teammates celebrate a run against Nooksack Valley on March 30. Bellingham won 10-1.
Bellingham capitalizes on Nooksack Valley’s errors, wins 10-1
Bayhawks capture their first conference win of the season
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 30, 2026
Sehome’s Adrianna Phillips lands in the pit March 27 during the long jump competition at the Twilight in the ‘Ham track meet at Civic Stadium. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Sehome girls, Squalicum boys win annual Twilight in the ‘Ham track meet
Storm’s Ansen Asbjornsen won the boys 100-meter dash, 4x100 and was third in the 200
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 27, 2026
Bellingham senior tennis player Riley Denton hits the ball Feb. 24 at Bellingham High School. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Prep Spotlight: Bellingham’s Riley Denton
Denton is one of the top singles players for the Bayhawks' girls tennis team
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 15, 2026
2025–26 All-Northwest Conference wrestling teams announced
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 15, 2026
2025–26 All-NWC boys basketball teams announced
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 14, 2026
Former Sehome baseball coach Gary Hatch listens as the audience sings a baseball song back to him March 14 during his jersey retirement ceremony at Sehome's baseball field. Hatch led the Mariners to three state titles. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Former Sehome baseball coach/player honored with jersey retirement
Gary Hatch led the Mariners to three state titles and 18 state appearances
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 14, 2026
Sehome's Hudson Neff leaps and celebrates March 14 after scoring run in an 8-3 win over Overlake-Bear Creek during a home doubleheader. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Sehome baseball opens season with back-to-back wins
Mariners sweep Cedarcrest and Overlake-Bear Creek in three-team round robin
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 14, 2026
2025–26 All-NWC girls basketball teams announced
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 13, 2026
Bellingham senior tennis player Ivy Brooks stands on a court Feb. 24 at Bellingham High School. Brooks was an all-conference selection last year. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Prep girls tennis preview: Bellingham’s Ivy Brooks
Ivy Brooks was an All-Northwest Conference selection last year
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 12, 2026
2025–26 All-NWC boys swim and dive teams announced
Mount Vernon and Sehome both have nine selections
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 12, 2026
2025–26 All-NWC girls bowling teams announced
Bellingham's Diva Marsh named league MVP
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 11, 2026
Squalicum senior shortstop Keeley Meling stands on the field March 2 at Squalicum High School. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
Prep softball preview: Squalicum’s Keeley Meling
Meling is the starting shortstop for the Storm
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 10, 2026
2025-26 All-Northwest Conference girls flag football teams announced
Squalicum's Reed Richardson named Coach of the Year
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 10, 2026
2026 spring sports: Five teams will defend state titles
Top players returning to accomplished Whatcom, Skagit teams
By: Nick Zeller-Singh/Cascadia Daily news
March 7, 2026
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