Lifestyle
6 days 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.
6 days ago
Downtown Sounds unveils 2026 summer lineup
The five-week concert series starts on July 8 with an emphasis on Bellingham musicians.
6 days 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.
6 days 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.
6 days 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.
7 days 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.'
1 week 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
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
2 weeks ago
North Fork Nooksack River nears spring opening for hatchery Chinook
The season lasts from May 23 through June 30, though it could end earlier depending on catch counts.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips
This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.
2 weeks ago
Ski to Sea in need of volunteers ahead of Sunday’s race
KGMI will be broadcasting from both the start and finish line starting at 7 a.m.
2 weeks ago
Fish and Wildlife to stop accepting cash payments in June
It comes in response to the state's newly-passed law phasing out the penny.
2 weeks ago
Ferndale celebrates Public Works Week with rock hunt
National Public Works Week is an annual event that raises awareness about how public works departments keep cities and towns across the country functioning and safe.
