Environmental
1 year ago
City of Bellingham removes 240 tons of litter from public property

The city highlighted many different projects that helped protect and preserve the environment in 2024.

Business
1 year ago
Bellingham bar Cabin Tavern takes the title for most Rainier Beer sales in Washington

The Cabin made the announcement on social media on Jan. 2, adding a thank you to their customers for upping their numbers this year.

Crime
1 year ago
Assault and robbery leads to arrest, accomplice remains at large

A man and woman forced their way into a motel room and assaulted two people inside.

Crime
1 year ago
Dispensary robbery leads to statewide chase, follows similar ‘crash-and-grab’ robberies

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office wants cannabis shop owners to be watchful overnight following this “crash-and-grab” robbery and two others in recent weeks.

Local
1 year ago
Ragfinery raises over $25,000 following fire damage in downtown Bellingham

Ragfinery says it expects that most of the shop’s inventory was lost to smoke and water damage.

Local
1 year ago
Family hospitalized following car fire near Ferndale

Whatcom County Fire District 7 firefighters were called to the incident on Portal Way around 3:30 pm on Jan. 1.

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: Winter weather advisory issued for west slopes of the North Cascades

NWS adds that residents should prepare for possible power outages near Deming and Maple Falls. 

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.