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2 weeks ago

Fishing for Sockeye salmon opens in the San Juan Islands

WDFW says the opening comes as an above-projected forecast of sockeye are expected to return to the Fraser River this year. 

2 weeks ago

Karolina Lobrow: Founder of Otherlands Beer

Karolina Lobrow shares some of what makes Otherlands beer a unique feature in the tapestry of Bellingham beer.

3 weeks ago

Cambridge Dictionary adds ‘skibidi’ and ‘tradwife’ among 6,000 new words

What the skibidi is happening to the English language? "Skibidi," pronounced SKIH-bih-dee, is one of the slang terms popularized by social media that are among more than 6,000 additions this year to the Cambridge Dictionary.

3 weeks ago

In-N-Out opens first location in Washington this week

The restaurant will be located just a few minutes off of I-5 in Ridgefield.

3 weeks ago

City of Bellingham opens entries for 20th annual “Essence of Bellingham Photo Competition”

Entries are being accepted free of charge now through Oct. 1.

3 weeks ago

CONTRIBUTED: Lessons from the Tsunami for Whatcom County residents

While the forecast tsunami was not a disaster on any level, it was, on every level, a good thing for us in Whatcom County. Why? Because of all we learned.

3 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: ZZ Top plays the Northwest Washington Fair, Noisy Waters Mural Festival, live music and more

From the NW Washington Fair to an electric event on Bellingham's waterfront, KGMI's Adam Smith has your weekend plans ready to go.

3 weeks ago

Elevated biotoxins close recreational shellfish harvest in Birch Bay

Before harvesting shellfish, check for biotoxin and pollution closures by using the Washington Shellfish Closure map or by calling the Department of Health Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632.

3 weeks ago

Weston Persons: Owner of Madrona Wear

Meet the owner behind one of Bellingham's newest clothing businesses who is making his mark in the sustainable clothing industry.

3 weeks ago

Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll

Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.

1 month ago

How much does the average wedding cost, according to data?

SoFi reports the average U.S. wedding cost in 2025 is $36,000, with a median of $10,000, varying by location and guest count.

1 month ago

Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.

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23 hours ago in Sports

MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

22 hours ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Washington Department of Health continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccine for state residents

Washington's Department of Health adds that appointments for COVID vaccines will remain available to any resident who wants them.

1 day ago in Sports

Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

1 day ago in Sports

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final

On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.

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