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Man sentenced for role in drug ring tied to fatal overdose in Lummi Nation
22-year-old Sir-Terrique Milam received the most prison time of the five members of the drug ring that have been sentenced so far.
Delays expected as construction work closes portion of NB Meridian
City of Bellingham crews will be working on a several-monthslong project intended to support future development in the area.
6 days ago in Sports
Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open
Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. So are Madison Keys and men's top seed Alexander Zverev — just barely — but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Fall movie season has arrived. Here are 5 early Oscar predictions
It might be only just September, but the jockeying for next March's Academy Awards is well underway. Movies first started revving up their Oscar campaigns at the Cannes Film Festival in May. But now that the fall festivals, in Venice, Telluride and soon Toronto, are in full swing, so is the prognosticating about what's in the mix for awards.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit
Ken Kesey's school bus — once painted in bright, swirly colors and driven across the country on a psychedelic journey — is back in San Francisco after 60 years as the centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, a band that rose from the city's famed hippie movement.
Whatcom County Council to host series of community meetings
The community conversations with select councilmembers take place in Point Roberts and Bellingham over the coming weeks.
Butler drives in go-ahead run, A’s pitchers combine for 18 strikeouts in 7-4 win over Mariners
Julio Rodriguez stole three bases to become the first player in MLB history to start his career with five consecutive 20 homer/20 stolen base seasons.
Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak
Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.
Senator Murray talks fuel costs, tariffs with local maritime workers
Murray was joined by a roundtable of business owners, commercial fishermen and maritime workforce leadership to discuss the impacts of recent policy changes on the industry.
New work group seeks to improve renting in Bellingham
City officials say more than half of Bellingham residents rent their homes.
Prep football kicks off, Mariners begin penultimate homestand, Seahawks sale finalized and more | Northwest Sports Update
The high school football season kicks off from Lynden Christian at 6:00 tonight on KGMI.
WA leaders warn USPS changes could delay ballot postmarks
Whatcom County saw 40% more ballots were rejected due to a late postmark in this year's primary election than in 2024.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies help locate missing Orcas Island man
The man was reported missing Wednesday morning.
Port of Bellingham approves plan for final cleanup at site of former pulp mill
Construction is expected to begin in November and last three to five years.
Blaine man arrested, cyclist hospitalized following crash
The crash closed part of Birch Bay Lynden Rd for several hours.
Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster | Contributed
September is Emergency Preparedness Month.
Lummi Island Art Tour, Mercadito Fresco, Back to the Future and more | Lifestyle Lookout
We have a bunch of fun activities for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout. Enjoy!
7 days ago in Entertainment
Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
7 days ago in Sports
With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher
The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.
