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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.
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‘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.
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New website tracks tree canopy rating in Washington state
The free online map looks at how the number of trees in any given neighborhood contributes to the health of residents and how temperature is affected by tree cover.
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COVID-19 cases rise in Whatcom, Skagit Counties this summer
The latest data from the Washington Department of Health shows that since late July, ER visits for COVID symptoms have been on the rise.
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Over $100 million in education funding restored by Trump administration for Washington schools
The legal victory frees up nearly $137 million in funding for Washington schools and more than $13 million for the state's adult education system.
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Lynden man arrested following sexual assault, robbery at Little Squalicum Park
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office says that over the past week, several community members and businesses offered tips and surveillance footage of the suspect.
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Bellingham’s effort to expand city limits denied by city council
The area in question, known as the Northern Heights neighborhood, houses roughly 700 people and Whatcom Fire Station 12.
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Bellingham’s newest tiny home village opens to the public
North Haven contains 19 new tiny home units, in addition to 23 more that were brought in from the old Unity Village in Fairhaven.
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Police investigate reported vandalism on Little Squalicum Pier
Bellingham Parks and Recreation spokesperson David Brauhn said that over the weekend, a handful of 911 callers reported hearing either fireworks or gunshots near Little Squalicum Pier.
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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.
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Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Director announces retirement
Whoever steps into Personius's shoes would need to oversee long-term planning in the county and land use permitting among other roles.
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Whatcom County government pioneer, public servant Shirley Van Zanten dies
According to her obituary, Van Zanten was key in preserving public land across the county such as Teddy Bear Cove and Canyon Lake Community Forest.
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Bellingham passes benchmark in changing shelter requirements
Other changes that come with the unanimous passing include removing the 24-hour operational requirements and updating measures surrounding minors and heating elements in tiny homes.
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New study ranks Bellingham as one of the least affordable cities in the U.S.
The results of a new study that compared income to home prices across the country are not favorable to some local jurisdictions.
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New potential Bellingham sales tax would help bolster criminal justice services
It comes as Bellingham is currently facing a $10 million budget deficit, which the city says would fall to $6 million if the new tax is approved.
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Longtime Ferndale baker announces retirement after 26 years of business
The business has been in operation since 1999, with O'Brine selling her renowned pies, Danishes and cookies out of her home kitchen.
2 weeks ago
Stranded person rescued on Nooksack River by local authorities
Everson Police said in a social media post that they rescued a person who had been inner tubing on the Nooksack River on Friday afternoon.
2 weeks ago
Main parking lot at Bellingham Airport closed through early September for upgrades
Travelers should keep in mind that parking reservations aren’t available at the airport until the upgrades are finished.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County issues warning of radioactive-contaminated shrimp sold in state
The product was sold between July 17 and Aug. 8 under the brand names Sand Bar, Best Yet, Arctic Shores, Great American and First Street.
2 weeks ago
School districts in Washington look to restrict smart devices in classrooms
The Ferndale School District has been among local leaders in its policy, which only allows high schoolers to use their devices during lunch break unless they're told otherwise by a teacher.
