Lifestyle
19 hours 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
2 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 Engleberg among the featured speakers.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
7 days 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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."
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
2 weeks ago
Peoples Bank announces Great Peoples Bank Pig Search
The bank is also hosting a $1,000 giveaway for one lucky person who enters its online contest, whether they find a piggy bank or not.
2 weeks ago
City of Bellingham closes Bloedel-Donovan Park playground for upgrades
The new play area will have over 40 play features, including slides, climbers, swings and 11 elevated features that are ramp accessible to wheelchairs.
2 weeks ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Hiking, live music and local art in Whatcom County this weekend
Enjoy the "Dog Days of Summer" starting this weekend at any of these fun activities curated by KGMI's Adam Smith.
2 weeks ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Utility Safety
In Emergency Management, we talk about preparing during “blue sky days” for the “gray sky days” when disasters emerge. Here’s…
2 weeks ago
Ragfinery announces plans to reopen in new downtown Bellingham retail space
Plans are being made to have a grand opening at the new location in the Arts District before winter this year.
2 weeks ago
Fishing for Sockeye salmon opens in the San Juan Islands
WDFW says the opening comes as an above-projected forecast of sockeye are expected to return to the Fraser River this year.
