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Local
1 year 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.

Government
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Government
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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. 

Environmental
1 year ago
Center for Biological Diversity files lawsuit to protect local endangered moth species

The center is suing the Trump administration on behalf of sand-verbena moths, which only live on a handful of Whidbey and Vancouver Island beaches.

Education
1 year ago
Blaine School District considers merging primary and elementary schools amidst budget cuts

The merger is one of several proposals by the district to address what it expects to be a significant budget deficit.