Local
20 hours 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.
20 hours ago
Large fire at Bellingham encampment includes ominous warning
The cause of the fire and warning remains unknown.
20 hours 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.
20 hours ago
Whatcom Land Trust finalizes purchase of 1,600 acres on Steward Mountain
The Stewart Mountain Community Forest now totals over 2,100 acres after the $9 million purchase.
2 days 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 days ago
Former Whatcom County employee accused of official misconduct
Authorities say the employee conducted unauthorized searches within a restricted system.
2 days 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.
3 days ago
Skagit County appoints Joe Burns as new commissioner
Burns will serve through the end of 2026 as former commissioner Lisa Janicki's replacement.
3 days 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.
3 days ago
Driver arrested, several sent to hospital following three vehicle crash near Everson
Everson Goshen Road was closed for several hours following the incident.
3 days 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.
3 days ago
Early morning fire destroys residential garage in Nooksack
Firefighters stopped it from spreading to the home and no one was hurt.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
5 days ago
22-year-old dies while snowboarding out of bounds at Mt. Baker Ski Area
A cause of death has not been determined, but the victim's family has set up a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses.
5 days ago
Additional disaster aid now available to those affected by December flooding
Residents can apply online via the Salvation Army website, by phone or in person at a Disaster Assistance Center.
5 days ago
WSDOT to close left lane on NB I-5 in Bellingham this week
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Be aware of some lane closures this week on I-5. WSDOT is closing the left lane…
5 days ago
Mount Vernon Police ends search for missing woman
According to police, the woman may have been experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of her disappearance.
5 days ago
New details emerge following City of Bellingham’s use of AI
VertexOne's contract bid was $1 million more than Origin SmartCity, who came in second in the city's ranking system.
