Government
10 months ago
BRIEF: Bellingham City Council wants public feedback on selling small downtown property

More information about the potential sale will be available closer to the hearing date.

Local
10 months ago
Record enrollment in affordable healthcare reported in Washington state

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services reports that millions more customers are using the affordable healthcare program compared to years past. 

Local
10 months ago
Navy jets cause disturbances near Bellingham International Airport

Six Growler jets were redirected to the airport on Wednesday due to heavy fog on Whidbey Island.

Health and Wellness
10 months ago
Prepare in a Year: January’s Task – Make a Communication Plan

Community contributor Amy Cloud offers some guiding tips to keep your 2025 preparedness goals on track.

Lifestyle Lookout
10 months ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Comedy, live music, outdoor events and more this weekend in Whatcom County

KGMI’s Adam Smith and MBN reporter Ellie Coberly have your weekend plans ready for you.

Government
10 months ago
Whatcom County Council enters heated debate over severe weather shelter

A push for a 40-degree opening threshold made it to the council floor and drew heat from multiple sides.

Weather
10 months ago
WEATHER: Cold front headed for Whatcom County this weekend

Much of region will see a cold front moving in over the weekend and sticking around into next week.

Government
10 months ago
Incoming Attorney General Nick Brown opposes proposed budget cuts

New governor Bob Ferguson announced during his inauguration speech that he plans to cut $35 million from the Attorney General’s Office.

Local
10 months ago
Whatcom County unemployment rates exceed national average

The county’s jobless rate was identical to the state’s and a touch higher than the national rate of 4.2%.

Local
10 months ago
New data shows decline in Whatcom County overdoses and opioid-related deaths

Efforts on the county, state and federal levels are all being credited in lowering overdose numbers last year.