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Gov. Ferguson declares state of emergency, requests expedited emergency funding from federal government
Gov. Ferguson says the situation is extremely unpredictable, and the next few days are critical.
Lifestyle Lookout: Jingle Bell Run, Lighted Bike Parade and live music
KGMI's Adam Smith takes a look at some fun activities happening this weekend in Whatcom County.
Voluntary evacuation notice issued for Ferndale residents
The Nooksack River is expected to crest at just over 23 ft., which puts it slightly over major flood stage levels.
Updated flood-related road closures in Whatcom County
County officials are urging drivers not to drive past road closed signs.
Everson, Nooksack and Sumas residents evacuate as flooding reaches 2021 levels
The Nooksack River at North Cedarville crested early Thursday morning and is expected to fall back to action stage later in the night.
Skagit River hits record level near Concrete, surpasses record overnight
The NWS has issued a flash flood watch for the Skagit River Basin due to potential levee and dam failures.
4 weeks ago in National
Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition
Programmers on Wednesday unveiled a lineup of 90 feature films set for the festival's last hurrah in Park City, Utah. The slate includes documentaries on basketball great Brittney Griner, Nelson Mandela, Salman Rushdie, Courtney Love and Billie Jean King. There are starry features with the likes of Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega, Seth Rogen, Channing Tatum, Danielle Brooks, Olivia Colman, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Alexander Skarsgård and Ethan Hawke.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry
Casting will get some Oscar love next year. A new prize for achievement in casting was added to the Academy Awards in March, a step casting directors believe is long overdue. The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on March 15, 2026.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic" sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
4 weeks ago in World
Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana’s wedding to be auctioned in Denmark
It was a wedding that captivated the world — in 1981, Lady Diana Spencer said "I will" to Prince Charles, becoming Princess of Wales. More than 40 years after the wedding and many years after the marriage fell apart, royal fans will be able to buy a rare part of that historic day — or perhaps a sip of it.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety
For many introverts, shy individuals and people with social anxiety, mingling at parties is often draining or arouses uncomfortable emotions. The internal debate about whether or not to attend large get-togethers can get especially intense during the holiday season, a time when many workplaces celebrate with cocktail hours, gift exchanges and other forms of organized fun.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spent night in county jail, hours after his firing
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was still jailed on Thursday morning, according to court records, less than 24 hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."
UPDATE: Skagit County issues evacuation order for entire 100-year floodplain, downtown Mount Vernon
The Division Street Bridge to and from West Mount Vernon is closing at 6 pm on Thursday.
