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Thursday’s memorial gathering takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn with County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Englesberg among the featured speakers.

People who attend will be able to hear the latest updates on the new jail, upcoming construction projects, details on the county budget and more.

Meet Glen and Lisa Oostema who own and operate a farmstead in Lynden focused on agritourism and wagyu beef.

Preventing fleas requires a multi-step approach that addresses pets, the home and the yard, experts say. For Whatcom County residents, consistent prevention can mean avoiding the discomfort — and costs — of a full-blown infestation.

With a mix of cool nights and warm afternoons expected, local experts say combining good habits with regular HVAC maintenance is the best way to keep Whatcom County homes comfortable this fall. 

Do your part to avoid adding to the “smoke load” in your community and protect the air we all breathe.

Whatcom Veterinary Hospital encourages pet owners not to wait until an emergency arises. By scheduling regular visits, families can help ensure their pets remain healthy, active companions for years to come.

Larger dogs have to stay on the floor, while small dogs should be on their owner’s lap or in a carrier.

Congestion is expected to be at its heaviest between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

KGMI’s Adam Smith gets you up to date on all the fun things happening this Labor Day weekend in Whatcom County.