Government
6 days ago
Skagit County names new director of public health

The new director previously served as the director of strategic initiatives within the Commissioner’s Office. 

Local
6 days ago
WSDOT to decide to relocate or demolish famed Bellingham graffiti rock

My Bellingham Now previously reported that two private property owners expressed interest in acquiring the rock while keeping it publicly accessible.

Health and Wellness
6 days ago
Cheese from Ferndale creamery linked to E. coli outbreak

Anyone who purchased the impacted cheeses is asked to throw them away and to sanitize any surfaces they may have touched.

We Are Whatcom
1 week ago
Barbara Demorest: Founder of Knitted Knockers

Meet the founder of the Whatcom County-based nonprofit supporting people impacted by breast cancer around the world.

Government
1 week ago
Local and state leaders call for lower legal threshold for impaired driving in Washington

It comes as more than half of the fatal crashes in Washington between 2017 and 2021 involved impaired drivers.

Health and Wellness
1 week ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Prepare your Pets for Emergencies

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Our corner of the country is known for being dog […]

Lifestyle Lookout
1 week ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Halloween events, a spooky circus show, live music and more this weekend in Bellingham

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

Government
1 week ago
Dept. of Health receives additional funding for food assistance program in Washington

According to the DOH, nearly 5,000 Whatcom County residents received support from the program last year. 

Health and Wellness
1 week ago
Health insurance costs rise in 2026 as open enrollment begins next week

Open enrollment begins on Nov. 1 for residents who do not get their health insurance through an employer, spouse or government program.

Local
1 week ago
Lynden narrows search for new chief of police, community invited to meet final candidates

Each candidate will give a brief overview of their career and experience before community members have a chance to give their feedback at the end of the event.