Local
1 month ago
Whatcom County Council approves lease for new sheriff’s office location

The move comes as conditions have worsened at the current Sheriff’s Office workspace in the basement of the county jail. The space was not originally designed for that use and has what county executive Satpal Sidhu calls “substandard” conditions.

Government
1 month ago
Bellingham International Airport sees flight cancellations due to government shutdown

The Port of Bellingham is urging anyone flying out of BLI to check their flight status online before they head to the airport. 

Local
1 month ago
Skagit County officials identify body found 30 years ago near Chuckanut Drive

The Sheriff’s Office says the man’s family is deeply grateful to the Bow community and other parties involved for their dedication to the long-running case.

Government
1 month ago
USDA resumes SNAP funding, thousands of Washington residents to see relief

Gov. Bob Ferguson says hundreds of thousands of Washington residents have begun receiving their food assistance payments.

Community Events
1 month ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Twelfth Night, Holiday Bazaar, Nordic Fest and live music

KGMI’s Adam Smith helps you plot a course for fun in Whatcom County this weekend.

Government
1 month ago
Washington SNAP recipients to soon receive money, Rhode Island federal judge orders

Just over 10% of Whatcom County residents rely on food stamps as of last spring.

Elections
1 month ago
Carly James projected to win Port of Bellingham commissioner seat over Ken Bell

James was trailing after the initial count and led by less than 100 votes prior to this most recent tally.

Weather
1 month ago
Wind advisory issued for western Whatcom, Skagit Counties

Wind gusts could reach as high as 40 mph throughout western Whatcom County.

Local
1 month ago
Swinomish Tribe settles years-long dispute with BNSF Railway

Under their new agreement, BNSF is allowed to run one train carrying crude oil per day across the reservation.

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