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Crime
5 months ago
Two people arrested after car chase ending in Bellingham

The 40-year-old male driver and the 36-year-old female passenger both have active warrants out of California and remain in custody at the Whatcom County Jail. 

Government
5 months ago
Skagit County approves 0.1% public safety sales tax

Skagit County expects the sales tax to generate between $4 and 4.5 million in annual revenue. 

Health and Wellness
5 months ago
New online tool shows immunization data in Whatcom County

In Whatcom County, a higher percentage of people have gotten the COVID, flu and adult RSV vaccines than the state average.

Local
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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.

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