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Kathi O'Shea

Kathi always knew radio would be her calling. As a child, she spent countless hours at her local station, charming the disc jockeys into teaching her the basics. She later pursued Broadcast Journalism at CSU Fresno, launching her professional career in 1975. Over the decades, Kathi has built a versatile career in radio, working as a disc jockey, news editor, reporter and anchor. She also served as a feature reporter for the now-defunct NBC News and Information Service, and most recently worked as an editor and anchor at KOMO/KNWN in Seattle. Beyond the newsroom, Kathi enjoys playing video games, cultivating gourmet mushrooms, and brewing craft beer.

Close-up of an orange shrimp on a dark railing, with a blurred sea in the background.
Outdoors
3 months ago
Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported

Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.

Teal raised lettering reading 'Division of Children and Family Services' on a pale wall.
Government
3 months ago
DCYF sued over lack of support for immigrant youth allegations

Advocates say many of these young people, who fled abuse or arrived in the US as children, are eligible for a protected status that can lead to citizenship, but they lose that chance after age 21.

Education
3 months ago
Bellingham Public Schools joins News Literacy Project fellowship, receives $30,000 grant

Bellingham is the first school district in Washington accepted into the program.

Community Events
3 months ago
Disaster Recovery Centers open in Skagit County for flood assistance

The centers will be open at the Parks and Recreation building on East Fairhaven in Burlington, and at the Hamilton Town Hall on Maple Street.

Local
3 months ago
270 acres of Skagit County farmland now protected from development

County leaders say protecting farmland now is critical as Washington continues to lose agricultural land to development. 

Local
3 months ago
City of Bellingham to host Earth Day Recycling Event

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Got old electronics piling up? Sensitive papers you’ve been meaning […]

Aerial map showing a red curved 'CLOSED' road near 11th St with a green dotted detour along Taylor Ave, 10th St, and Mill Ave by the waterfront.
Local
4 months ago
Temporary closure set for portion of South Bay Trail in Bellingham

Trail users should also be aware that separate construction on 10th Street near Taylor Dock may affect travel in that area. 

Local
4 months ago
Housing inspectors begin visits to flood damaged Whatcom County homes

Inspections are free, usually take about 45 minutes, and inspectors will never ask for money.

Traffic
4 months ago
Overnight lane reductions on I-5 northbound in Bellingham set for this week

Expect delays and consider alternate routes, especially with other overnight I‑5 closures south of Bellingham still in place.

Local
4 months ago
California animal rescue offers reward for information linked to Guemes Island

SKAGIT COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A disturbing mystery in Western Washington is now drawing […]