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6 hours ago

By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween

Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors.

2 days ago

Barbara Demorest: Founder of Knitted Knockers

Meet the founder of the Whatcom County-based nonprofit supporting people impacted by breast cancer around the world.

3 days ago

CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Prepare your Pets for Emergencies

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Our corner of the country is known for being dog friendly. In fact, Whatcom County is…

3 days 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.

5 days ago

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

5 days ago

Staff Picks: Where to see the leaves change colors in Northwest Washington

From local trails to local parks, the newsroom has compiled their favorite spots to see the leaves changing this fall.

1 week ago

Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.

1 week ago

‘No Kings’ rally brings crowd to downtown Bellingham in protest of Trump Administration

The two-hour rally featured speeches and performances by local representatives, advocates and artists.

1 week ago

City of Bellingham seeks community input in Bakerview Neighborhood Park Master Plan

Currently, the King Mountain neighborhood and the nearby Meridian neighborhood house an estimated 7,800 people with no public parks between the two. 

2 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.

2 weeks ago

“No Kings” rally scheduled for this Saturday in Bellingham

The movement, known for hosting rallies in American cities to protest the current Trump Administration, has planned hundreds of rallies to take place this Saturday across the U.S. 

2 weeks ago

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.

2 weeks ago

Bloedel Donovan Park reopens with upgraded playground

It includes over 40 play features, including slides, climbers, swings and 11 elevated features that are ramp accessible to wheelchairs.

2 weeks ago

Where to watch the Mariners game tonight in Bellingham

The My Bellingham Now newsroom has compiled a handful of our favorite places to watch post-season baseball, from sports bars to nightclubs.

2 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.

2 weeks ago

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago

Cooler temperatures bring snow into North Cascades forecast

The weather could also make for a windy few days in Whatcom County, with coastal winds reaching up to 35 mph.

3 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.

3 weeks ago

Ferndale Halloween home decorating contest returns

Participants have until Oct. 20 to register, and voting opens on Oct. 24. 

3 weeks ago

CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Practice Drop, Cover, Hold-on

If you’ve been here long, you know that the Great ShakeOut  happens every year on the third Thursday of October.…

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