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How to Prevent Unwanted Birds Near Your Home in Whatcom County

While birds are a welcome sight for many homeowners, certain species can create problems when they nest too close to…

4 days ago

Burning trash harms air quality in Northwest Washington

Our quality of life in Northwest Washington is closely related to our air quality. We can all help protect our…

6 days ago

Megan Sutton: Co-director of The Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast

"Get ready for a show that hopes to chill you, thrill you and fulfill you." The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Mount Baker Theatre screen and stage in its 50th year with an enthusiastic cast lead by Megan Sutton and Paul Henderson.

6 days ago

The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s an unprecedented space streak: 25 years of people…

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This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk

Mexican marigold growers say they've been left reeling by torrential rains, stretching drought and other impacts from climate change — caused by the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal – that have grown increasingly common.

6 days ago

How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions

The robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab is a testing ground for tiny drones that can be deployed in search and rescue missions even in dark, smoky or stormy conditions.

2 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Halloween events, a spooky circus show, live music and more this weekend in Bellingham

KGMI's Adam Smith has your weekend plans set with this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

3 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Winter gear swap, Halloween-inspired events, Sesame Street Live and more this weekend in Bellingham and beyond

Grab your coat and enjoy the fall season in Whatcom County with these fun activities this weekend.

3 weeks ago

Mitch Nolze: South Whatcom Fire Authority Fire Chief

Whether it's heading a department that serves its community with speed and integrity or making sure Whatcom County's resources are properly allocated for unpredictable dangers, Nolze works to approach these tasks with a level head.

4 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Exit Fest, Lynden Music Festival, Blaine Oyster Fest and more this weekend in Whatcom County

From Bellingham to Lynden to Blaine, the region is loaded with events for the whole family this weekend.

4 weeks ago

Bill Davis: Radio Personality, Hall of Fame Broadcaster

You may know Bill Davis from his show on KAFE, but his lengthy career in radio is deeper than you may think.

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Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content

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The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as "guided by PG-13 ratings," saying it is misleading and could erode trust in its movie ratings system.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Helen Mirren will receive the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille award

Helen Mirren has portrayed multiple queens, a prime minister, a detective, "Barbie" narrator and many other roles in more than a half-century of acting. Her latest: Golden Globe lifetime achievement honoree.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Predator: Badlands’ sticks its 2 stars together to take the franchise to new places

"Predator: Badlands" belongs to a long-established cinema subgenre: two opposed people reluctantly stuck together with a common purpose. The film, the seventh in the franchise (not counting the "Alien vs. Predator" offshoots), has the buddy comedy energy that comes with that dynamic.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Sesame Street’s new season: Bubba Wallace, Netflix and a whole lot of chickens

New home. Some format changes. Same monsters. "Sesame Street" launches its 56th season on Nov. 10 with NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace as a guest, a slightly tweaked format and a new way to watch — via Netflix.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen performs at New York Public Library gala

Bruce Springsteen was among six honorees Monday night at the New York Public Library's annual "Library Lions" gala, which pays tribute to "outstanding achievements" in arts, culture, letters and scholarship.