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Local runners report from Boston in the wake of today's explosions at the Boston Marathon finish line.

PM Bellingham for 4/9/13

Planners want public feedback on a huge trail plan in Whatcom County; North Korea continues to ratchet up threats to launch missles; and a local event will check how much your valuables are worth.

PM Bellingham for 4/5/13

Dillon broadcasts from Woods Coffee Barkley Village for Rebound of Whatcom County's Cups of Hope Giving Mob.

PM Bellingham for 4/3/13

The 4 arrested in yesterday's cross-border manhunt near Sumas include a Bellingham couple; the Sierra Club rebuts critics of its plan to sue over trains spilling coal; and local real estate expert Lylene Johnson breaks down market data from the 1st quart

PM Bellingham for 4/1/13

Officials tally thousands of comments on plans to study the environmental effects of a shipping terminal proposed at Cherry Point; the head of a local drug ring pleads guilty in federal court; and a Whatcom County farm gets fined for pollution.

PM Bellingham for 3/28/13

A WWU geologist looks at whether a major landslide like Whidbey Island's could happen in Whatcom County; Bellingham International Airport officials announce hotel plans; and state Sen. Doug Ericksen condemn's Gov. Jay Inslee's budget propsal unveiled t

PM Bellingham for 3/25/13

KGMI Legal Analyst Jeffrey Lustick breaks down the impending decision in Amanda Knox' continuing Italian court trouble; a local lawmakers wants her colleagues to endorse rules requiring GMO labelling on food; and nurses get ready to picket PeaceHealth St

PM Bellingham for 3/22/13

Two teens face hate crime charges in last week's elementary school and synagogue vandalism; pilots gear up for control tower closures; Bellingham International Airport officials warn of spring break parking woes; and a Congressman celebrates protecting l

PM Bellingham for 3/20/13

Over 300 Nooksack tribal members say they're being kicked out illegally; WWU basketball takes the national stage as both men's and women's teams advance in playoffs; and Whatcom County ranks high in a nationwide health study.

PM Bellingham for 3/18/13

Bellingham School District officials scramble to keep classrooms open after vandals attack; Republicans release a post-mortem on the last presidential election; and Whatcom County's executive gives a "State of the County Address" sneak preview.

PM Bellingham for 3/12/13

The owner of the now-closed local favorite Bayside Cafe is charged with stealing tax money; local Catholics closely watch the selection process of the next Pope; and Whatcom County's unemployment rate jumps in the latest numbers.

PM Bellingham for 3/8/13

The victim in yesterday's shooting in Bellingham confesses she shot herself; police add a third victim to the list of a man accused of trying to kidnap two others; an economist says today's jobs numbers don't tell the whole story; and a Congressman wan

PM Bellingham for 3/6/13

A Bellingham resident escapes a housefire unscathed early this morning; US Rep. Rick Larsen votes against a resolution funding government through the rest of the fiscal year; and a woman is dead in a California lion attack.

PM Bellingham for 3/4/13

Police warn residents to walk in pairs as they continue to investigate attempted abductions; Wall Street seems unphased by the so-called 'sequester' cuts; and Ferndale city lawmakers tackle hard water problems plaguing homeowners.

PM Bellingham for 2/28/13

State Senators from Whatcom County disagree on today's Washington Supreme Court ruling on a two-thirds requirement for tax increase votes in Olympia; a local agency applauds Congress' renewal of the Violence Against Women Act; and the Whatcom County Lib

PM Bellingham for 2/26/13

Sehome High School is expected to re-open tomorrow after an explosion cut power to the facility; Chuck Hagel is confirmed as Defense Secretary in the Senate, while the 'sequester' impasse continues; and WWU says it will help students if the automatic fe

PM Bellingham for 2/22/13

County lawmakers are poised to add a fee for boaters using local lakes; and a new study shows the fish you're eating may not be what you think it is.

PM Bellingham for 2/19/13

A Congresswoman visits Whatcom County to tackle immigration reform; a State Senator says the wrong issues are getting the spotlight in Olympia; and cleanup crews get ready to don moonsuits on Bellingham's waterfront for a hazardous task.

PM Bellingham for 2/13/13

A Ferndale man is accused of burning his house down and illegally carrying a loaded handgun into a county office; a BC retail strategist says Bellingham may be more convenient than Vancouver for many lower mainland shoppers; and the State Patrol moves its

PM Bellingham for 2/8/13

A controversial no trespassing sign mentioning gun manufacturers near a local school is stolen; conservatives in Olympia work to make supermajority votes a permanent requirement for tax increases; and Bellingham schools and WWU partner on student poverty

PM Bellingham for 2/6/13

A longtime local auto dealer announces the sale of the second half of his business; increasingly acidic ocean water is jeopardizing local shellfish operations; and a Bellingham School District official talks about the growing problem of students in povert

PM Bellingham 2/4/13

An ugly crash closes E. Badger Rd. in north Whatcom County; the Bellingham School District's financial situation improves; and local artists 'upcycle' discarded materials.

PM Bellingham for 1/31/13

State legislation to require insurance companies pay for abortions packs a public hearing in Olympia; new stats raise questions about women's wages in Washington state; and state Rep. Jason Overstreet says his latest measure would create jobs.

PM Bellingham for 1/29/13

Olympia think tank urges reforms to make Washington more business-friendly; the SBA offers help for businesses trying to navigate Obamacare changes; and a local foundation could turn a re-creation of an historic top-secret WWII mission into a TV show.

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1st District Democratic US Rep. Suzan DelBene talks debt ceiling, Violence Against Women Act, and more; local unemployment rises; and two local fire districts work together more closely.

PM Bellingham for 1/21/13

KGMI Sports Director Doug Lange talks about the latest developments in efforts to bring the NBA back to Seattle; President Obama gives his second inaugural address; and Whatcom County's top cop remembers a former Bellingham police chief who passed away.

PM Bellingham for 1/17/13

Another child reports a confrontation with a suspicious man in Bellingham on the same day of an attempted kidnapping; and the local Boy Scouts council votes to shut down Campl Black Mountain for the upcoming summer.

PM Bellingham for 1/14/13

A state Senator says 'no' to a leadership position; Bellingham's mayor gets ready to give her 'State of the City' speech; and a Whatcom County councilman wants a change in development rules in the Lake Whatcom watershed.

PM Bellingham 1/9/12

Pro baskeball could be coming back to Seattle; fire kills livestock and destroys a dairy barn near Lynden; and a Republican State Senator defends a bipartisan coalition in Olympia.

PM Bellingham for 1/7/13

Illness hits Whatcom County hard; fire destroys a Custer home; and state regulators reject some changes local lawmakers have made to growth rules.

PM Bellingham for 1/3/12

The newly sworn-in Congress includes a new representative for part of Whatcom County; Neighbors are concerned about a student housing project planned in Bellingham; Local real estate sees median prices rising for the first time in nearly 5 years; and expe

PM Bellingham for 12/28/12

PM Bellingham for 12/26/12

The Northwest Dairy Association warns of impending 'Dairy Cliff' if congress doesn't pass a new farm bill; the fiscal cliff is concerning for local businesses' futures; and it was a record year for gas prices.

PM Bellingham for 12/19/12

The Mt. Baker Highway is closed east of Glacer due to heavy snow and high winds taking down dozens of trees; a Ferndale resident worries hard water problems there may be worse than many realize; and a local author debunks apocolypse theories ahead of Frid

PM Bellingham for 12/17/12

US Rep. Rick Larsen wants changes in gun laws in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting; a top official with Scholastic Classroom Magazines explains what's 'age appropriate' when talking to kids about the school shooting; and the Slater Rd. bridge

PM Bellingham for 12/13/12

The state's schools chief wants fewer standardized tests; cops sweep Whatcom County for wanted gang members; and Democratic US Rep. Rick Larsen wants an end to a VA ban on in vitro fertilization for injured veterans.

PM Bellingham for 12/11/12 - 2nd Half Only

A standoff with a wanted suspect closes Nulle Road near the Skagit County line; pundits debate Michigan's new 'right-to-work' law; Bellingham's new movie theater opens to big crowds; and the local Jewish community holds a holiday parade.

PM Bellingham for 12/7/12

Dillon broadcasts live from Van Wingerden Garden Center in Blaine for their Christmas Open House.

PM Bellingham for 12/5/12

A local attorney gives advice ahead of marijuana becoming legal in WA tomorrow; supporters and opponents argue about paying people to stand in line at public hearings on a proposed shipping terminal; a local pastor plans Sunday same-sex marriages; and off

PM Bellingham for 12/3/12

Whatcom County officials explain how they'll fix the damaged Slater Rd. bridge over the Nooksadk River; and the county Sheriff says a newspaper report on finding a new jail site was inaccurate.

PM Bellingham for 11/29/12

Dillon broadcasts live from Laurel Farm and Western Supply for their Moonlight Sale.

PM Bellingham for 11/27/12

A man is wanted for punching a 74-year-old woman in the face in a Bellingham intersection; Bellingham's state Department of Licensing office will stop providing drivers' testing. and a Swinomish man pleads guilty to the murder of his common law Lummi wi

PM Bellingham for 11/21/12

A local rabbi has doubts about the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians; local high school football teams gear up for a weekend of big playoff games; and an expert warns of dangers lurking at your family Thanksgiving gathering.

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A top researcher says west coast gas price spikes this year shouldn't have happened; state officials warn that the whooping cough epidemic continues, despite news it's slowing; and the city and port's top officials say they're kicking the redevelopmen

PM Bellingham for 11/12/12

A local financial advisor says the going over the 'fiscal cliff' could mean thousands more in taxes for the average family; and a local DUI attorney says the state's new voter-approved marijuana legalization could cause problems for drivers.

PM Bellingham for 11/8/12

Local same-sex marriage advocates celebrate their election victory; the Whatcom County Sheriff says a man who claimed racial profiling when he was booted from the Northwest Washington Fair is now a dangerous wanted man; and local organizers gear up for Ve

PM Bellingham for 11/2/12

Local Red Cross volunteers head east to help with superstorm Sandy recovery; and state elections officials say they're already swamped with ballots.

PM Bellingham for 10/31/12

The owner of a wild horse on the loose north of Bellingham speaks out; a new controversy over rape comments brews in a local Congressional race; a spokesman explains the Semiahmoo Resort & Hotel's decision to close and put 200 out of work; and a local de

PM Bellingham for 10/29/12

A 2010 Sehome High School graduate weathers Hurricane Sandy in NYC; critics question the tax benefits of the coal terminal planned locally touted by backers; and Burlington and Skagit County lead the state in one measure of retail sales.

PM Bellingham for 10/25/12

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A local financial advisor says uncertainty is dragging down the national and local economy; a regional weather expert warns big storms could hit our area this winter; and backers of the shipping terminal proposed at Cherry Point say it would mean millions

PM Bellingham for 10/18/12

Boy Scout 'Perversion Files' released today include local names; shipping terminal backers accuse opponents of sending mixed messages on coal dust; and local organizations band together to battle local hunger.

PM Bellingham for 10/15/12

A national radio host gets ready to visit Bellingham for a Presidential Debate viewing party; Port of Bellingham officials to discuss new executive director finalists and a land swap with the city of Bellingham; and the state closes the road to Artist Poi

PM Bellingham for 10/10/12

A White House spokesman gets grilled on details of the attack that killed the US Ambassador to Libya; and the Washington State Patrol warns drivers about dangerous driving conditions expected this weekend.

PM Bellingham for 10/8/12

A network outage causes delays at Bellingham International Airport and local businesses; a mountain of burning wood pieces blankets part of Bellingham in smoke; and state officials release a report on job vacancies in Washington.

PM Bellingham for 10/1/12

A Bellingham middle schooler dies after a night of consuming alcohol and marijuana; September sets weather records, and the dry conditions don't show any signs of changing; and state Senators tour the proposed site of the controversial Gateway Pacific Te

PM Bellingham for 9/27/12

The cost of a driver's license or a license renewal is set to nearly double in Washington state; and state officials announce a new student testing system for public schools.

PM Bellingham for 9/25/12

A proposed fee for homeowners with septic systems moves forward; local unemployment rises; and Bellingham pilots help rescue pets.

PM Bellingham for 9/20/12

A man leads police on a car chase through busy Bellingham traffic; a Lummi representative explains why the tribe opposes the shipping terminal proposed at Cherry Point; and the local Boy Scout camp threatened with closure is safe, at least for now.

PM Bellingham for 9/18/12

A semi truck rollover closes Hwy. 9 near Nugent's Corner; US Rep. Rick Larsen takes on states' voter ID laws with a new bill; a Lynden man hoping to open a gun business speaks out about the controversy the plan's created; and the local building industr

PM Bellingham for 9/13/12

A pregnant woman gets a gun in her face for smoking in downtown Bellingham; an embattled Mt. Baker School Board member fires back at his accusers; and road crews get ready to snarl I-5 traffic in Bellingham.

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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte; a teen is jailed after threatening a "Columbine attack" on a Mt. Vernon school; and Bellingham residents are warned to protect themselves after police arrest an ide

PM Bellingham for 9/4/12

US Rep. Rick Larsen reports live from the DNC in Charlotte; and, Bellingham's police chief announces his retirement.

PM Bellingham for 8/30/12

State regulators accuse BP Cherry Point of safety violations in February's fire at the refinery, and a refinery spokesman responds.

PM Bellingham for 8/28/12

A nurse from Bellingham responds to Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana; a Ferndale native is dead in a hiking accident in Chelan County; the Bellingham School District awaits tomorrow's release of standardized testing results.

PM Bellingham for 8/24/12

A burglary spree in Birch Bay has residents on alert; metal theives target live powerlines; deputies make a drug bust north of Bellingham; a major coal company joins the debate on a shipping terminal planned locally; and a local restauranteur re-opens a B

PM Bellingham for 8/22/12

A woman is arrested after a fatal hit-and-run near Anacortes; coal train foes expect to know by the end of the week if their citizens' initiative will be on the November ballot; and a long-stalled condo project in Semiahmoo is moving forward again.

PM Bellingham for 8/20/12

Police investigate a Bellingham church arson; Lynden Police continue the hunt for the suspect in an attempted kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl; and Bellingham officials draft new rules in the wake of this spring's deadly boathouse fire.

PM Bellingham for 8/16/12

Dillon broadcasts live from the Tea Party booth at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden.

PM Bellingham for 8/14/12

Dillon broadcasts live from the Tea Party booth at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden.

PM Bellingham for 8/10/12

Jason Ericksen on essay contest

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A major national corporation joins the City of Bellingham in an effort to strike down a citizens' initiative; KGMI financial analyst Dick Donahue breaks down today's Fed decision on interest rates; and state authorities crack down on city water pollutio

PM Bellingham for 7/30/12

Bellingham's plastic bag ban begins Wednesday; backers of a controversial shipping terminal slated for Whatcom County speak out; and local lawmakers say "no" to using economic development funds to support low-income housing.

PM Bellingham for 7/26/12

County lawmakers block expansion of wind energy development; a Canadian retail expert says shops north of the border are noticing the exodus of customers to the US; and KGMI gears up for a 4-hour on-air candidate forum this weekend.

PM Bellingham for 7/24/12

Top contender for Governor, Democrat Jay Inslee, talks about his visit to Bellingham tormorrow; the Whatcom County Council mulls new septic system fees for homeowners; and the County Prosecutor explains why he's not filing charges in a Bellingham death.

PM Bellingham for 7/19/12

State Secretary of Health Mary Selecky urges people to get vaccinated as whooping cough cases pass 3,000; a meteorologist discusses upcoming downturn in local weather; and ballots get mailed out tomorrow as election day is fast approaching.

PM Bellingham for 7/17/12

Skagit County authorities call off the search for a Bellingham man missing in the Skagit River, and a friend confirms his name; and the Democrat running against a state Rep. from Lynden talks about his campaign.

PM Bellingham for 7/13/12

Deer get the blame for two I-5 incidents in Whatcom County; Mitt Romney defends himself in a round of interviews today; and the Meridian School District gets a big chunk of money for school construction.

PM Bellingham for 7/11/12

The motorcyclist critically injured in yesterday's Bellingham crash dies; a man is arrested in a bizarre assault with a table fork; Bellingham's mayor confirms rumors about Costco's expansion plans; and a brush fire flares up near a local elementary sc

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The search for a missing swimmer on Lake Whatcom is scaled back; Sheriff's deputies make an arrest in a gang fight at a local park; officials on wildfire alert after t-storm; and Bellingham police look for a suspect in a drive-by shooting.

PM Bellingham for 7/5/12

A Bellingham city councilman has a 'plan B' in the works if a judge strikes down a citizen initiative to ban coal trains in the city; new 2nd quarter numbers show signs of life in local real estate; and state crews plan to restart an I-5 improvement pro

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