Crime
3 months ago
Woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering man at Bellingham homeless encampment

Her alleged accomplice pleaded not guilty with a jury trial set to begin on July 14.

Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Nationwide egg recall underway due to Salmonella concerns

If you have these eggs, throw them away or return them. If the packaging is gone and you’re unsure, it’s safest to discard them

Lifestyle Lookout
3 months ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Deming Logging Show, Vegan Restaurant Week, Pride Paddle Parade in Bellingham and more

KGMI’s Adam Smith has your weekend plans set in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

Government
3 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.

Education
3 months ago
Proposed federal funding cuts could have severe impacts on Whatcom County schools

Areas that would be most affected by the cuts include migrant and multilingual learner, mental health, homelessness and professional development programs.

Business
3 months ago
Tourism spending slightly rose in 2024 in Bellingham and Whatcom County

The overall number of jobs supported by tourism only saw a minor increase but still remained above pre-pandemic levels.

Crime
3 months ago
Arkansas woman charged following milestone arrest by Washington’s new Indigenous cold case unit

It’s the first case ever charged by the AG’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit, which was established in 2023.

Government
3 months ago
Bellingham City Council expands affordable housing opportunities

The newly passed ordinance offers incentives for developers to build affordable housing in designated urban villages.

Community Events
3 months ago
Protests planned for this weekend in Bellingham and Ferndale

A Ferndale “ICE-Breaker” rally is set for Friday while Bellingham is slated to have a No Kings demonstration at City Hall.

We Are Whatcom
3 months ago
Tina Hayes: Co-director of HomesNOW! Not Later

Hayes found community when she lived at the tiny home village. Now a director of the village, she gets to orchestrate the growth of the community she loves.

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