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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here’s what to know about the show
Pop singers Conan Gray and Tate McRae will each make their performance debut on the MTV Video Music Awards stage next month, the VMAs announced Tuesday.
Crews return to work at Padden Creek as fuel spill nears end
The Interurban Trail at 10th Street over Padden Creek is also back open, but some equipment is still there so people are being asked to use caution when passing through.
Lifestyle Lookout: Bluegrass Festival, Camping and Murder City Devils
KGMI's Adam Smith gets you up to date on all the fun things happening this Labor Day weekend in Whatcom County.
‘Lynden’ documentary hits streaming platforms nationwide
The film, simply titled "Lynden," follows a then-17-year-old girl named Amsa Burke who was adopted from Ethiopia and led the town's first-ever racial justice march following the killing of George Floyd.
New website tracks tree canopy rating in Washington state
The free online map looks at how the number of trees in any given neighborhood contributes to the health of residents and how temperature is affected by tree cover.
COVID-19 cases rise in Whatcom, Skagit Counties this summer
The latest data from the Washington Department of Health shows that since late July, ER visits for COVID symptoms have been on the rise.
Over $100 million in education funding restored by Trump administration for Washington schools
The legal victory frees up nearly $137 million in funding for Washington schools and more than $13 million for the state's adult education system.
Northwest Sports Update: Messi comes to Seattle, Seahawks’ unveil new unis, a blockbuster trade in the NFL and more
The Sounders will host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup Championship on Sunday.
Lynden man arrested following sexual assault, robbery at Little Squalicum Park
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office says that over the past week, several community members and businesses offered tips and surveillance footage of the suspect.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone
Several years into her sobriety, Logan Denzer decided to try nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others around her drank real booze. "A lot of people feel out of place" when everyone else is imbibing, said the 27-year-old from Los Angeles, who considers these beverages "an excellent solution."
2 weeks ago in National
Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says
A federal judge in Miami has refused to pause her order requiring the winding down of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" while the federal government appeals her ruling.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
For Yorgos Lanthimos, new Emma Stone film ‘Bugonia’ isn’t a dystopia. It’s real
"Bugonia" is having its world premiere Thursday evening at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it's in competition for the top prize, the Golden Lion. Focus Features is releasing the film in North American theaters on Oct. 24.
Suárez hits 3-run homer and Mariners beat Padres 4-3 to win series
Mariners right-hander George Kirby (8-6, 4.05 ERA) starts Friday night in Cleveland.
Bellingham’s effort to expand city limits denied by city council
The area in question, known as the Northern Heights neighborhood, houses roughly 700 people and Whatcom Fire Station 12.
Bellingham’s newest tiny home village opens to the public
North Haven contains 19 new tiny home units, in addition to 23 more that were brought in from the old Unity Village in Fairhaven.
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners win rubber match against Padres, Sounders eye Leagues Cup championship appearance and more
The Sounders are looking for revenge against the LA Galaxy in the Leagues Cup semifinals tonight.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.
Police investigate reported vandalism on Little Squalicum Pier
Bellingham Parks and Recreation spokesperson David Brauhn said that over the weekend, a handful of 911 callers reported hearing either fireworks or gunshots near Little Squalicum Pier.
New Whidbey Island exhibit honors famed orca ‘Tokitae’
According to Orca Network, Toki's Legacy allows visitors to explore all aspects of Tokitae's family, life and home water and has artifacts from her 1970 capture in Penn Cove.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster
In a major disaster, residents are often their own “first responder.” After an earthquake, tsunami or other major catastrophe, police, firefighters and EMTs will be called in many directions. It could take days, even weeks, before help arrives.
