Local
1 year ago
WWU enrollment rates rise for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic

The university says campus population saw its first and second largest first-year classes entering in 2022 and 2023. 

Lifestyle Lookout
1 year ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Can’t-miss Halloween events in Whatcom County

KGMI’s Adam Smith has you covered with these Halloween events across Whatcom County starting this weekend.

Business
1 year ago
Backcountry Essentials expands storefront with new location on State Street

A staple business of downtown Bellingham has found its new location on State Street.

Crime
1 year ago
Ferndale woman arrested after making repeated false domestic violence allegations

The suspect made various claims of child physical and sexual abuse, all of which were found to be false.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County identifies new severe weather shelter location

The county had not received any applications until Lutheran Community Services agreed to open their doors.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council urges County Executive Sidhu to support food security in Whatcom County

The council voted unanimously during their evening meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to pass the food banks plight onto the county executive’s office.

Local
1 year ago
Lynden Transport to deliver Capitol Christmas tree

The same Lynden Transport driver who made the trip back in 2015 will be behind the wheel once again.

Elections
1 year ago
Online, mail-in voter registration deadline approaches

After Monday, Oct. 28, people can only register or update their registration in-person at the auditor’s office, which is expected to have long lines on election week.

We Are Whatcom
1 year ago
Marisa Papetti: Honey alchemist, beekeeper and culinary educator

Local beekeeper and owner of Marie’s Bees aims to bring people and bees together through honey products and food education.

Government
1 year ago
Federal judge rules in favor of Washington state ban of self-administered sexual assault kits

Lawmakers found that the at-home kits create false expectations and hamper successful prosecutions.