Lifestyle
7 hours ago
MOTO Pizza closing down as Dutch Bros looks to call Bellingham home
MOTO owner Lee Kindell said that the company wants to open a more long-term operation in Bellingham in the future.
15 hours ago
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
1 day ago
Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly
Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.
1 day ago
Lifestyle Lookout: First Fridays, Bleak Week, Scottish Gathering and live music
We have a full docket of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
2 days ago
City of Ferndale announces 2026 Summer of Fun
It kicks off on Friday, June 12 with Community Game Night at Pioneer Pavilion followed by the first Flicks in the Park featuring Zootopia 2.
1 week ago
Woods Coffee to close Railroad Avenue location in Bellingham
Woods attributed the closure to a consistent drop in foot traffic in the area paired with rising operating costs.
1 week ago
Downtown Sounds unveils 2026 summer lineup
The five-week concert series starts on July 8 with an emphasis on Bellingham musicians.
1 week ago
Artist Point soon to be accessible as crews clear road
There is no planned opening date, though crews began nearly a week earlier this year than in 2025.
1 week ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Shoestring Circus, Roller Derby, Bells Fundraiser and live music
For those who want to get out and enjoy the bounty of our county this weekend, we have a ton of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
1 week ago
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
1 week ago
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
2 weeks ago
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
2 weeks ago
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026
See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.
2 weeks ago
Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026
The team overtook Marr's Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.
2 weeks ago
Ski to Sea 2026: Live updates
Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr's coming in nearly 30 seconds after.
2 weeks ago
Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend
It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.
2 weeks ago
Memorial Day weekend kicks off with parade in downtown Bellingham
There will also be several events in Bellingham and Ferndale on Monday.
2 weeks ago
Construction set to begin for Birch Bay Library Express
The new location will likely be ready for the public by January 2027.
2 weeks ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Ski to Sea, Fairhaven Festival, Memorial Day Parade and live music
KGMI will have live coverage of the 2026 Ski to Sea race from the starting line at Heather Meadows starting at 7 a.m. and then again starting at 1 p.m. from Marine Park in Fairhaven.
2 weeks ago
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
