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4 hours ago

Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature

Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.

5 hours ago

Kevin Coleman & Tatiana Stone: Directors of Bellingham SeaFeast

Meet the directors behind Bellingham SeaFeast, an event created to connect and educate the community about Whatcom County's maritime history.

5 days ago

CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Under-the-Bed Supplies

If you follow September’s tip to Prepare in a Year, you’ll be prepared. First, find a box or storage bin that will fit under or your bed. Here’s what you should put in that box or bin.

6 days ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Celtic Festival, the Bellingham Bay Marathon, Boundary Bay 30th anniversary celebration and more events this weekend in Bellingham

Get a jumpstart on the fall season with apple picking, seasonal beer and the Bellingham Celtic Festival this weekend.

1 week ago

Devin Champlin: Musician and owner of Champlin Guitars

A fixture of Bellingham's folk music scene, multi-instrumentalist Devin Champlin also operates a unique guitar shop that caters to many walks of life.

2 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: An early start to Oktoberfest in Bellingham, farm tours, live music events and more this weekend

KGMI's Adam Smith gets you up to date on the fun activities happening in Whatcom County this weekend.

2 weeks ago

Whatcom County businesses grapple with tariff uncertainty as trade war wages on

From breweries to yarn shops to business advocates in the region, the conversation and impacts of tariffs continue.

2 weeks ago

Ty McClellan: Owner of Hardware Sales

With over half of their sales coming from internet sales, Hardware Sales is operating as a low-cost local, family business competing on a large scale. Ty McClellan is at the helm of this multi-storefront Bellingham staple.

3 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Greek Festival, Jam on the River in Ferndale, the Lynden Whiskey Event and more

Get ready for a weekend full of festivities in Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden featured in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

3 weeks ago

Glen & Lisa Oostema: Owners of Oostema Farmstead

Meet Glen and Lisa Oostema who own and operate a farmstead in Lynden focused on agritourism and wagyu beef.

3 weeks ago

How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps

John Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book, "How to Draw the Presidents & First Ladies," published in July by the White House Historical Association.

4 weeks ago

Hollie Huthman: Owner of The Shakedown & The Racket

Hollie Huthman, who owns a pinball lounge and music venue in town, talks community in the local rock scene.

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5 hours ago in Community Events, Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Kevin Coleman & Tatiana Stone: Directors of Bellingham SeaFeast

Meet the directors behind Bellingham SeaFeast, an event created to connect and educate the community about Whatcom County's maritime history.

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Seattle ABC affiliate to not broadcast return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid community backlash

The group added the programming will be replaced with news programming for the time being. 

1 day ago in Community Events, Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

WWU’s ‘First Night Out’ hits downtown Bellingham this week

Join a procession from Red Square to Depot Market Square for live music presented by Blue Room, a block party, and a chance to explore over 30 downtown businesses.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.