Community Events

15 hours ago

PHOTOS: Fire & Story, Bellingham Folk Fest brings together music, arts and community

Downtown Bellingham came alive with music over the weekend of Jan. 23 with Paper Whale’s Fire & Story coinciding with…

5 days ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Fire and Story, local art exhibits and hip-hop in Whatcom County this weekend

Need something to do this weekend? KGMI's Adam Smith has your plans covered.

5 days ago

Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond

The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.

5 days ago

37th Legendary Banked Slalom at Mount Baker Ski Area postponed to 2027

The Mt. Baker Ski Area says the racecourse is dealing with an unworkable snowpack.

6 days ago

Celine Parton: Organizer, performer at Bellingham Folk Festival

In its twelfth year, the Bellingham Folk Festival showcases a host of different styles of folk music, allowing musicians from both near and far to connect over their mutual love of music. Organizer Celine Parton talks about the grassroots event and what attendees can look forward to this year.

7 days ago

Coast Guard offers boat safety class in Bellingham

Boaters are required to carry a Boater Education Card in the state of Washington, and the course will also help you qualify for a card.

2 weeks ago

Flood recovery group puts out urgent call for volunteers

The Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group will be cleaning out flood-damaged houses on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 19.

2 weeks ago

2026 Ski to Sea race sells out in record time

Whatcom County's most anticipated race of the year takes place on May 24.

2 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Live music in Bellingham, N/A mixology class, a record fair and more this weekend

KGMI's Adam Smith gets you up to date on all the fun activities in Whatcom County this weekend.

2 weeks ago

Birch Bay falls short in recent polar plunge record attempt

Guinness also wasn't able to get accurate starting numbers for the event because non-participants were crowding the designated plunge zones.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 weeks ago

City of Ferndale opens 2026 photo contest

All you have to do is submit your photos by Jan. 31 for a chance to win a prize and be featured on the City's website

4 weeks ago

Officials review world record polar plunge attempt in Birch Bay

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce says that they'll continue to provide updates on the record verification process in the coming weeks. 

4 weeks ago

Ski to Sea registration opens January 1 for 2026 race

According to Ski to Sea, the race sold out by mid-February and early registration is encouraged. 

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