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Lifestyle Lookout: St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations and events in and around Bellingham
From the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Bellingham to a Northwest Birding Festival in Blaine, KGMI's Adam Smith has your weekend plans covered.
Zimbabwean man who illegally crossed into U.S. pleads guilty to gun, drug charges
The man's sentencing is scheduled for June 12.
New census report shows nearly 1% population increase in Whatcom County
The current population sits at 234,954 residents.
11 hours ago in Features, Trending
Don’t click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam
State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information, such as credit or debit cards or bank accounts.
12 hours ago in Sports
Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays
The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field, citing a hurricane and delays that likely drove up the proposal's cost.
12 hours ago in Entertainment
Nikki Glaser to return as host of Golden Globes in 2026
After a well-reviewed emcee debut, the Golden Globes are bringing back comedian Nikki Glaser to host the 2026 ceremony.
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/13/25
The Kraken made NHL history on their way to a thrilling win last night.
Children’s Museum of Skagit County raises nearly $16,000 for “Basics for Babies”
In partnership with KAFE 104.1, the museum has raised nearly $16,000 in sponsorships and donations to assist families in the Skagit County area.
Cloudy skies may restrict viewing of total lunar eclipse in Bellingham
NASA says that most of the U.S. will see a total lunar eclipse starting just before 11:30 p.m. PDT tonight.
Bellingham man sentenced for sexually abusing two family members
The 33-year-old man pled guilty to three charges in August 2024.
18 hours ago in National
What to know about US student Sudiksha Konanki, who vanished in Dominican Republic on spring break
Investigators continue to search for a college student from Virginia who vanished earlier this month while visiting the Dominican Republic with five other people during spring break from classes.
18 hours ago in National
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $6 a dozen.
18 hours ago in Sports
Jets make it official and release quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who’s now a first-time free agent
Aaron Rodgers' much-hyped but overwhelmingly disappointing two-year tenure with the New York Jets is officially over.
18 hours ago in Entertainment
Ashley Graham to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the razzle-dazzle musical ‘Chicago’
Model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham will make her Broadway debut this spring in the musical "Chicago," adding her celebrity to a show that gleefully skewers celebrity culture.
Mountour scores fastest OT goal in NHL history in Kraken’s comeback win over Canadiens
Seattle overcame two-goal deficit to tie it in the third period.
1 day ago in National
Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs
Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Metallica’s epic Mexico City show comes to Apple Vision Pro, bringing viewers closer to their hits
Metallica is bringing their powerhouse performance from Mexico City straight to viewers' faces courtesy of Apple.
1 day ago in Entertainment
For busy actor Brian Tyree Henry, a change between projects seems to be as good as a rest
If you ask Brian Tyree Henry about taking time off, he bursts out laughing. Since breaking out as rapper Paper Boi in the FX series "Atlanta," he's become one of the busiest actors in Hollywood.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Fashion trends for fall: Big shoulders, even bigger coats and a color story to dye for
Paris has spoken, and fashion's final authority has laid down the law: This coming fall, it's all about power shoulders, enveloping outerwear and a color palette that runs from somber to surreal.
1 day ago in Sports
Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic.
