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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.
Emergency repairs near Mount Baker Highway to begin Saturday
The work to repair a plugged culvert near Maple Falls is expected to last through early February.
Bellingham Bay cleanup projects near completion in 2026
That includes the former Eldridge Municipal Landfill, the north part of the former Georgia Pacific plant, and part of the Whatcom Waterway.
CONTRIBUTED: ‘We’re from the government and we’re here to help’
News media and community members aim to hold government agencies accountable, following the third 100-year flood in five years. How was communication? How responsive was government? Was support timely and appropriate?
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks host 49ers in first playoff game, massive MLB free agent signings, WWU women win in Dolfo’s 1,000th career game and more
The Seahawks will play their first home playoff game in front of 12's fans in nearly a decade on Saturday.
2026 Ski to Sea race sells out in record time
Whatcom County's most anticipated race of the year takes place on May 24.
Hovander Homestead Park expected to fully reopen by end of January
The Ferndale park has been closed for over a month due to December's historic flooding.
Car chase in Skagit County lands suspect in hospital
A WSDOT crewmember spotted the suspect near Gages Slough, where he was "forced" into custody by several law enforcement agencies.
Stage 1 burn ban issued for Columbia Valley in Whatcom County
In a stage 1 burn ban, residents in the affected area are not allowed to burn wood in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves unless it is their only source of heat.
After retiring Zdeno Chara’s No. 33, Bruins get off to quick start and beat Kraken 4-2
Chandler Stephenson and Eeli Tolvanen scored, and Joey Daccord made 20 saves for the Kraken.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injures oblique in practice but is confident he’ll play vs. 49ers
Darnold passed for 4,048 yards with 25 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in his first season with the Seahawks
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.
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Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate
Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.
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NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.
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Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
Proposed bill aims to crack down on virtual currency fraud
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A bill heading to the state Senate floor aims to crack down on virtual currency fraud.…
Lynden School Board Director announces resignation
Her term, which expires in 2029, will be taken over by someone appointed by the school board.
Washington sues over frozen health funding in 50th lawsuit against Trump administration this year
It's part of a coalition of states who argue that HHS's new policy against transgender individuals is illegally freezing billions of dollars in federal funding.
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McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.
