Local
1 year ago
Ragfinery raises over $25,000 following fire damage in downtown Bellingham

Ragfinery says it expects that most of the shop’s inventory was lost to smoke and water damage.

Local
1 year ago
Family hospitalized following car fire near Ferndale

Whatcom County Fire District 7 firefighters were called to the incident on Portal Way around 3:30 pm on Jan. 1.

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: Winter weather advisory issued for west slopes of the North Cascades

NWS adds that residents should prepare for possible power outages near Deming and Maple Falls. 

Local
1 year ago
Old City Hall reaches nearly 3,500 votes as it’s considered for new LEGO set

The nearly 3,000-brick model could be made into an official LEGO set if it gathers 10,000 votes.

Lifestyle Lookout
1 year ago
Lifestyle Lookout: A book signing, art galleries and live music in Whatcom County this weekend

KGMI’s Adam Smith has your weekend plans covered with local art, music and a book signing this weekend.

Local
1 year ago
Elevate student housing sold amid lawsuits against previous owner

Property investment company Virtú Investments bought the apartment complex from NB Gathering in December.

Government
1 year ago
New laws in Washington state and across the country in 2025

A host of new laws went into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Washington, including a new Medicare law on the federal level.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County to not raise threshold to open severe weather shelter in Bellingham

According to analysts, raising the threshold by just three degrees could cost the county upwards of $200,000.

Local
1 year ago
Sudden Valley sees rise in stolen mail, Bellingham rental properties to install locked mailboxes

It comes as an ordinance in Bellingham that requires landlords to install locked mailboxes at their rental units took effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1. 

Environmental
1 year ago
Whatcom County Public Works reminds the public to dispose of hazardous waste properly in 2025

The Disposal of Toxics facility near Bellingham International Airport takes household hazardous waste items for free.