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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.…

3 weeks ago

What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan

More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.

3 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.

3 weeks ago

Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways

As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.

3 weeks ago

Whatcom County sees largest drop in home prices since 2023

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Home sale prices in Whatcom County saw their biggest drop in two years over the…

3 weeks ago

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.

3 weeks ago

Kroger issues food recalls for potential listeria contamination, other materials found in products

All items were sold in stores throughout the country, including Fred Meyer.  

3 weeks ago

Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work

The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.

3 weeks ago

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas

Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.

4 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Oktoberfest in Ferndale, art studio tours, fresh hop beer and more events this weekend in Whatcom County

From Oktoberfest in Ferndale to the Blaine-Birch Bay Fall Festival, KGMI's Adam Smith has your weekend plans covered.

4 weeks ago

As Weather Cools, Pest Prevention Becomes Key for Whatcom County Residents

Residents are reminded that prevention is often the most effective solution. With a few seasonal maintenance steps, homeowners can help keep bugs and pests where they belong — outside.

4 weeks ago

Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost

The pumpkin patch and corn maze along Interstate 80 between Sacramento and San Francisco are open once again for the fall season through Halloween. Back in 2007 and again in 2014, Cool Patch Pumpkins earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest corn maze.

4 weeks ago

Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover

PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.

4 weeks ago

Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut is a montage of ideas, but not a ‘New Look’

All eyes were on Jonathan Anderson — the Northern Irish designer who has already transformed Loewe into a global powerhouse of wit and craft — as he unveiled his first Dior womenswear collection on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

Win tickets to the 41st Annual Deming Log Show Oktoberfest

Enter now to win two tickets to one of the hottest Oktoberfest events in Whatcom County!

4 weeks ago

Thai Maison owners to take over Carnal location with new Japanese-style tavern

The Carnal team will still keep their next door fast-casual spot Accomplice open for the future as they expand their work in the artisanal jerky business online. 

4 weeks ago

David Wight: Glass Artist

In glass artist David Wight's Sunnyland studio, he creates a plethora of pieces he hopes embody the energy of the ocean using skills he developed in the Pacific Northwest to grace homes and galleries throughout the world.

4 weeks ago

WEATHER: Wind advisory issued for Whatcom County through Wednesday morning

As winds are predicted from the southeast, Point Roberts and Sandy Point should see some of the strongest winds, but most of the coast will be affected.

4 weeks ago

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.

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‘Yeah, boyeeee’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics

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At 66 years old, Flavor Flav went 67 mph. That was all it took to get him hooked on sliding. Meet the newest fan of the U.S. bobsled and skeleton program: a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a founding member of Public Enemy, a reality show star and now, an aspiring slider.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate

On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: "It's Not That Deep." It's the title of her energetic dance-pop record, and a celebration of life's joys and messiness — all of which appear across its 11 tracks.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Chainsaw Man’ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and ‘Black Phone 2’ at the box office

A big-screen adaptation of the popular anime "Chainsaw Man" has beaten out a biopic about the Boss and the horror sequel "Black Phone 2" to top the North American box office.

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Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.