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Last updated: July 19, 2025 at 12:00 am

Government

21 hours ago

Whatcom County finalizes four contractors to design, build new jail in Ferndale

Construction of the new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale will begin in 2026 and the county expects it to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest.

Lifestyle Lookout

1 day ago

Lifestyle Lookout: An early start to Oktoberfest in Bellingham, farm tours, live music events and more this weekend

KGMI’s Adam Smith gets you up to date on the fun activities happening in Whatcom County this weekend.

Local

2 days ago

Bellingham Walmart encampment landowner ordered to pay city

A judge ruled in late August that there was no legal reason to put that responsibility on the city and ordered the woman to pay the initial abatement costs.

Business

3 days ago

Whatcom County businesses grapple with tariff uncertainty as trade war wages on

From breweries to yarn shops to business advocates in the region, the conversation and impacts of tariffs continue.

Northwest Sports

1 day ago

Northwest Sports Update: Pair of top 10 matches in state highlight Week 2 of prep football season, M’s jump into division lead, Seahawks in for reunion in Pittsburgh and more

The Zone’s Friday Night Lights pregame show is live at Anacortes High School from 3-7 pm on KPUG.