Local
8 months ago
YWCA Bellingham to open new shelter in March

The shelter, located near the intersection of Lakeway Drive and Ellis Street, can serve up to 19 women with children ages ten and under, including pregnant women.

Local Sports
8 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/28/25

The opening round of the state basketball tournament tips off tonight.

Government
8 months ago
Whatcom County Council discusses timeline for new jail and behavioral health center

The county is hoping to have a preliminary estimate of the project’s budget in May and finish a capacity study on both facilities.

Lifestyle Lookout
8 months ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Comedy night, fort building and absurdist humor this weekend in Bellingham and beyond

KGMI’s Adam Smith has your weekend plans covered with everything from a fort building event to absurdist humor and live music in Whatcom County.

Health and Wellness
8 months ago
Whatcom County announces dates for free vaccine clinics in 2025

The clinics are walk-in only and vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Government
8 months ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson proposes nearly $4 billion spending cuts to tackle Washington state budget deficit

Gov. Ferguson detailed his plan to address the projected $15 billion budget shortfall during a press conference at the state capitol on Thursday morning.

Local Sports
8 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/27/25

It’s rivalry night for the WWU men when they host Central in a match between two of the hottest teams in the GNAC.

Government
8 months ago
Whatcom County Executive Sidhu signs order to end hiring freeze for county positions

The County Executive’s office will still monitor and review requests to determine if other savings options are available.

Health and Wellness
8 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Create an Action Plan

February’s task is a great one: create an action plan. It’s pretty simple. In your household, set aside some time to talk through potential hazards – and as well as timing and response.

Environmental
8 months ago
The Bellingham Bay Cleanup: What to know as the multistep process continues

Only four of Bellingham’s 12 sites are at the final stage of the eight-stage cleanup process. But that doesn’t mean the other sites are not far along in the process to remove toxic chemicals.