Local
9 months ago
New booking restrictions in effect at Whatcom County Jail

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office adds that any of the new restriction levels can be overridden by the Sheriff at any time.

Environmental
9 months ago
Bellingham City Council to consider extending landmark tree ordinance for another six months

The ordinance prevents people from removing or damaging any healthy tree with a trunk diameter of 36″ or more.

Local
9 months ago
Department of Ecology seeks public comment on cleanup of Harris Avenue Shipyard

The cleanup is expected to begin later this year and will take roughly three years for the entire site.

Government
9 months ago
AG Nick Brown files lawsuit against presidential executive order targeting gender-affirming care

AG Brown says that he and the attorneys general of Minnesota and Oregon took joint action against the executive order.

Crime
9 months ago
New report shows decline in car thefts across Washington state

The Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority reports that the total number of thefts is down nearly a third compared to 2023.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
Super Bowl LIX watch parties in and around Bellingham

Get your plans set for Super Bowl LIX this Sunday at one of these Whatcom County watch parties.

Lifestyle Lookout
9 months ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Otherlands Beer, Improv and International Guitar Night

From Super Bowl watch parties to International Guitar Night, KGMI’s Adam Smith has your plans covered in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

Local
9 months ago
Mysterious chain link fence removed from Canadian border

Residents noticed the chain link fence near the intersection of Marine Drive and Roosevelt Way on Jan. 16.

Government
9 months ago
Bill to rewrite parental “bill of rights” passes through state Senate

The bill, SB 5181, passed through the state Senate yesterday, Feb. 6 on a party-line vote of 30-19.

Business
9 months ago
North Coast Credit Union branch in Bellingham closing in preparation for new tiny home village

North Coast Credit Union announced today, Feb. 6 that it’s closing its branch at Northwest Avenue on Feb. 28.