Sam Kristofferson

Sam Kristofferson is the Editor-in-Chief of My Bellingham Now. He holds a BA in Visual Journalism and a Minor in Leadership Studies from Western Washington University. Sam enjoys fly fishing for trout in the region, is active in the local music scene and consumes wild amounts of coffee every day. Office number - (360) 715-0982 Send news tips, comments or concerns to skristofferson@mybellinghamnow.com

Weather
2 days ago
AUDIO: Officials in Skagit and Whatcom Counties discuss flood impacts and evacuations

Listen to current interviews from AM 790 KGMI for updated information from local officials.

Weather
3 days ago
Evacuation orders partially lifted for Burlington residents

Gages Slough is flooding into homes in Burlington, according to Skagit County officials.

Traffic
6 days ago
UPDATE: All lanes open on NB I-5 following collision at Slater Road

As of 2:37 p.m., all lanes have reopened in the area.

Weather
1 week ago
Updated weather forecast for Bellingham shows heavy rain, elevated snow levels and potential river flooding into next week

With snow levels at around 5,000 to 6,000 ft, the NWS is also warning residents of the elevated risk for landslides from heavier rainfall runoff in these areas.

We Are Whatcom
4 weeks ago
Brett Lott: Bellingham Bike Polo

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Bellingham area has become a hub for world class […]

Traffic
4 weeks ago
Lane closure on northbound I-5 this week south of Bellingham

WSDOT says drivers should expect delays while crews are working. 

Elections
1 month ago
Updated results from the 2025 Whatcom County General Election are in

My Bellingham Now will continue to update this page as results come in from […]

Weather
1 month ago
Rain and wind gusts are back in the forecast this week for Bellingham

Light snow is in the forecast starting on Tuesday through Sunday in the Cascades above 1500 ft. 

We Are Whatcom
2 months ago
Barbara Demorest: Founder of Knitted Knockers

Meet the founder of the Whatcom County-based nonprofit supporting people impacted by breast cancer around the world.

Local
2 months ago
‘No Kings’ rally brings crowd to downtown Bellingham in protest of Trump Administration

The two-hour rally featured speeches and performances by local representatives, advocates and artists.

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