Government
1 week ago
Whatcom County finalizes four contractors to design, build new jail in Ferndale

Construction of the new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale will begin in 2026 and the county expects it to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest. 

Business
1 week ago
Pair of Ferndale businesses announce closures

A bookstore and a bar in Ferndale have announced they are closing up for good in the near future.

Crime
1 week ago
State Patrol searches for witnesses of alleged assault on Washington State Ferry to Anacortes

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred when a woman was walking off the ferry from San Juan Island to Anacortes on Aug. 21.

Lifestyle Lookout
1 week ago
Lifestyle Lookout: An early start to Oktoberfest in Bellingham, farm tours, live music events and more this weekend

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

Health and Wellness
1 week ago
Dept. of Health issues recreational shellfish harvesting closure in Samish Bay

As always, shellfish harvesters are advised to check the state’s shellfish safety map before digging.

Education
1 week ago
Testing data of Washington state education assessment shows modest improvements in math, reading

Parents and families can contact their child’s school or school district for more information about their student’s assessment results.

Government
1 week ago
New report sheds light on who uses Whatcom County supportive housing programs

The report noted that the shortage of treatment for behavioral and substance use disorders poses a critical challenge for the programs.

Local
1 week ago
Bellingham Walmart encampment landowner ordered to pay city

A judge ruled in late August that there was no legal reason to put that responsibility on the city and ordered the woman to pay the initial abatement costs.

Government
1 week ago
Whatcom County names local, national firms to design and build new jail

The new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale is expected to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest. 

Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
WTA bus routes in Bellingham may change in 2026

What the agency plans to do is simplify routes that service the university and add transfer spots so the buses can make more trips shuttling from the university.