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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.

Crime
1 year ago
Canadian man arrested at Ross Lake for attempted drug smuggling into the US

Border Patrol agents took the suspect into custody and removed him from the U.S. 

We Are Whatcom
1 year ago
We Are Whatcom: Reflecting on 2024 and gearing up for 2025

Over the last three months, we’ve interviewed residents all over the county weekly, but we’re only scratching the surface—we want to hear your story. 

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Ski to Sea registration opens, new race director named

The race will take place on May 25 and registration is now open.