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1 week ago

Benefit concert this weekend at Lincoln Theatre raises money for ‘Owen’s Foundation’

Charlie Partin, Enthusiasts, Friends of the Ghost and more will perform with proceeds going to Owen's Foundation, a local charity that supports young aspiring musicians with scholarships for music lessons and equipment.

1 week ago

Public hearing scheduled for proposed Woods at Viewcrest development

The Woods at Viewcrest would subdivide the land into 38 detached, single-family lots as well as three open space tracts.

1 week ago

AG Nick Brown urges district court to enforce protections to SNAP funding

Washington receives nearly $130 million a year for the state's SNAP recipients, which covers some grocery costs for over 24,000 Whatcom County residents.

1 week ago

Motorist rescued after spending two days stuck in car in remote Glacier

First responders say he wasn't hurt and seemed to be in good spirits despite the circumstances.

2 weeks ago

Nooksack River at Ferndale expected to near minor flooding Tuesday morning

No other locations in Whatcom County are currently expected to breach the action stage.

2 weeks ago

Upcoming events around Whatcom County to help with water adjudication process

Whatcom County Public Works and water rights consultants will be holding three walk-in informational sessions in January.

2 weeks ago

Large fire at Bellingham encampment includes ominous warning

The cause of the fire and warning remains unknown.

2 weeks ago

Nooksack, Skagit rivers expected to remain secure as forecasters warn of flood risk

The National Weather Service is expecting weak to moderate atmospheric river conditions to hit the region this weekend.

2 weeks ago

Whatcom Land Trust finalizes purchase of 1,600 acres on Stewart Mountain

The Stewart Mountain Community Forest now totals over 2,100 acres after the $9 million purchase.

2 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Muay Thai, Silent Disco, Birding and Live Music

KGMI's Adam Smith has a bunch of fun activities for you in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

2 weeks ago

Former Whatcom County employee accused of official misconduct

Authorities say the employee conducted unauthorized searches within a restricted system.

2 weeks ago

San Juan County decides to keep 32-hour work week, citing major gains

The county recently released its final report after two years of the pilot project.

2 weeks ago

Skagit County appoints Joe Burns as new commissioner

Burns will serve through the end of 2026 as former commissioner Lisa Janicki's replacement.

2 weeks ago

Let’s Go Washington submits signatures for two new initiatives

The initiatives address the Parents' Bill of Rights in schools and transgender students in sports.

2 weeks ago

Driver arrested, several sent to hospital following three vehicle crash near Everson

Everson Goshen Road was closed for several hours following the incident.

2 weeks ago

Bellingham man in critical condition after suspected DUI crash in Burlington

Police arrested a Mount Vernon man following the crash, which sent three people to the hospital.

2 weeks ago

Early morning fire destroys residential garage in Nooksack

Firefighters stopped it from spreading to the home and no one was hurt.

2 weeks ago

Bellingham City Council considers reduction in public comment time limit

The proposal was raised with the intent of hearing from more people during public hearings.

2 weeks ago

Whatcom County housing market continues to cool off into 2026

Home sales in the county dropped 5% to 2,302 in 2025 compared to 2024.

2 weeks ago

Plans move ahead to build new dispatch center in Bellingham

No location for the new emergency dispatch center has been announced, but construction could be completed by the end of this year. 

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