Lifestyle
7 hours ago
Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.
7 hours ago
Allegiant announces non-stop flights to Burbank from Bellingham
The expansion is part of Allegiant adding the Hollywood Burbank Airport as one of its new destination cities.
1 day ago
Whatcom Humane Society receives massive influx of stray cats, seeks community assistance
They're also reminding owners to microchip or put a collar on their cats so they can be returned home if they're lost.
1 day ago
Tastiest Taco Competition begins this fall in Whatcom County
The third annual competition, hosted by United Way of Whatcom County, is putting eight restaurants head-to-head to see which location has the best taco.
1 day ago
New Whatcom Museum exhibit honors Elaine Horn’s broadcasting career in Bellingham
The museum's newest exhibit celebrates the life and legacy of Elaine Horn through more than 80 photographs that span her three-decade career.
4 days ago
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.
5 days ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Greek Festival, Jam on the River in Ferndale, the Lynden Whiskey Event and more
Get ready for a weekend full of festivities in Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden featured in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
6 days ago
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
6 days ago
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
6 days ago
Officials in Bellingham meet to remember the 118th anniversary of the ‘Bellingham Riot’
Thursday's memorial gathering takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn with County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Englesberg among the featured speakers.
6 days ago
Whatcom County opens courthouse to the public for community event
People who attend will be able to hear the latest updates on the new jail, upcoming construction projects, details on the county budget and more.
6 days ago
Glen & Lisa Oostema: Owners of Oostema Farmstead
Meet Glen and Lisa Oostema who own and operate a farmstead in Lynden focused on agritourism and wagyu beef.
7 days ago
Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household
Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.
2 weeks ago
Washington State Ferry to allow dogs on ferries for the next six months
Larger dogs have to stay on the floor, while small dogs should be on their owner's lap or in a carrier.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
‘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.
2 weeks ago
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
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
