Lifestyle Lookout: Fire and Story, Folk Festival, Art Exhibits and Live Music

KGMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about Fire and Story, the Bellingham Folk Festival, art exhibits at Jansen Art Center in Lyndan, and Talib Kweli performing at Wild Buffalo.

By Adam Smith January 23, 2026 9:06 am

KGMI’s Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about Fire and Story, the Bellingham Folk Festival, art exhibits at Jansen Art Center in Lyndan, and Talib Kweli performing at Wild Buffalo.

Lifestyle Lookout

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Lifestyle Lookout: Fire and Story, local art exhibits and hip-hop in Whatcom County this weekend

Need something to do this weekend? KGMI’s Adam Smith has your plans covered.

Northwest Sports

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Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks’ Schneider wins Executive of the Year, Kraken snap skid, LC boys prevail in battle of top NWC teams and more

Seattle GM John Schneider has been rewarded for building the Seahawks into a Super Bowl contender.

Community Events

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Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond

The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.

Government

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State verifies signatures on initiative seeking to bar transgender students from girls’ sports

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We Are Whatcom

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Celine Parton: Organizer, performer at Bellingham Folk Festival

In its twelfth year, the Bellingham Folk Festival showcases a host of different styles of folk music, allowing musicians from both near and far to connect over their mutual love of music. Organizer Celine Parton talks about the grassroots event and what attendees can look forward to this year.