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 and salmon 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

Local
3 months ago
Road to Artist Point at Mount Baker to reopen on June 27

WSDOT estimates that more than 650 vehicles travel each day to visit Artist Point once it reopens each summer. 

Farm
4 months ago
“Whatcom This Whey” showcases local dairy farmers and family friendly fun

Certain locations will offer free tastings of cheese, milk or ice cream that have been produced by cows in Whatcom County.

Government
4 months ago
Bellingham Public Library secures over $6 million in funding for renovations

The library, first built in 1950, will now be able to move forward with phase two of their renovations.

We Are Whatcom
4 months ago
Pace Rubadeau: Trumpeter, Curator of the First Friday Busking Program

Meet the man behind the monthly “First Friday Busking Program” and many more music-forward events in Bellingham.

Local
4 months ago
14 million bees are on the loose after a truck rolled over in Lynden

WCSO is urging the public to avoid the area “due to the potential of bee escape and swarming.”

Business
4 months ago
Bellingham’s new Trader Joe’s location opens on Meridian Street

The new storefront becomes Bellingham’s second Trader Joe’s location.

Weather
4 months ago
WEATHER: Hot and dry conditions forecasted for Bellingham this week

Bellingham is projected to see temperatures as high as 82 degrees, marking the warmest day of the year so far.

Northwest Sports
4 months ago
Birch Equipment wins fourth Ski to Sea race in a row

The returning first place team finished the race four minutes head of the second place team.

Environmental
5 months ago
First humpback whale calf of 2025 season spotted in Salish Sea

Humpbacks usually stay in the Salish Sea through the fall before migrating south for the winter.

Traffic
5 months ago
Road Closures this weekend in Whatcom County for Ski to Sea and Memorial Day Weekend

Road closures will impact traffic throughout the weekend, so here is a list of closures to note if you plan to hit the road.