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

Traffic
2 months ago
Lane closure on northbound I-5 this week south of Bellingham

WSDOT says drivers should expect delays while crews are working. 

Elections
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 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
3 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.

Government
3 months ago
City of Bellingham seeks community input in Bakerview Neighborhood Park Master Plan

Currently, the King Mountain neighborhood and the nearby Meridian neighborhood house an estimated 7,800 people with no public parks between the two. 

Community Events
3 months ago
“No Kings” rally scheduled for this Saturday in Bellingham

The movement, known for hosting rallies in American cities to protest the current Trump Administration, has planned hundreds of rallies to take place this Saturday across the U.S. 

We Are Whatcom
4 months ago
Bill Davis: Radio Personality, Hall of Fame Broadcaster

You may know Bill Davis from his show on KAFE, but his lengthy career in radio is deeper than you may think.

Local
4 months ago
Burn ban lifted for unincorporated Skagit County

Cooler weather and several days of substantial precipitation led to the burn ban lifts, which had been in place since June 15. 

Traffic
4 months ago
Woman injured following crash off I-5 in Ferndale

Investigating troopers found that one of the drivers had failed to negotiate a curve when they took the northbound off-ramp to Main Street and went airborne.