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Host Dillon Honcoop discusses news and issues.
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PM Bellingham for 5/18/12
21 dogs seized in tragic hoarding case; two men arrested near Birch Bay for assault and kidnapping; and Whatcom County caught up in dilemma between two conflicting federal agencies working for protection of our floodwaters.
 
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PM Bellingham for 5/17/12
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen calls USPS plans to close the Everett mail facility outrageous; state officials close two local liquor stores and re-auction another ahead of full privatization June 1; and the City of Bellingham could reduce lanes on Alabama St. aft
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PM Bellingham for 5/15/12
A local refinery hopes to be back to full capacity soon as they recover from February's damaging fire; another airline will soon fly from Bellingham to Hawaii; and Port of Bellingham commissioners OK asking voters if more commissioners should be added.
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PM Bellingham for 5/14/12
A motorcyclist is injured in an I-5 crash south of Bellingham; gas prices shoot up as questions remain about re-starting a local refinery idled in a February fire; and state officials plan to award $5M toward local clean water projects.
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PM Bellingham for 5/11/12
Authorities confimr a body found in the Nooksack River was a missing Ferndale man; the Whatcom County Auditor gears up for political filing week; and a group of mothers and daughters plan to celebrate Mothers' Day with hammers and nails on a Ferndale jobs
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PM Bellingham for 5/10/12
State crews break through a massive snow pack and reopen a local mountain pass; the Whatcom County council's chair bans talk of a big local topic during public comment sessions; and state authorities OK a funding exception for the county's plans to re-do
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PM Bellingham for 5/8/12
A local advocacy group says impacts from trains serving the shipping terminal proposed at Cherry Point; an immigrant rights group accuses the Border Patrol of discrimination when helping local law enforcement with translation duties; and Ski To Sea organi
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PM Bellingham for 5/7/12
The Whatcom County Sheriff defends local law enforcement's use of Border Patrol agents for translation help, as an advocacy group goes on the offensive against the practice; and after months of delays, a couty councilwoman still opposes an Acme park plan
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PM Bellingham for 5/4/12
A local woman and her daughter are dead, and a 7-year-old boy critically injured in a crash this morning; Bellingham's mayor talks about changes in waterfront redevelopment plans; and a controversial development project will be back before the city counci
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PM Bellingham for 5/3/12
State transportation officials announce two roundabouts on a major local highway will be built next year; and, Whatcom County planners want to change rules for ag land.
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PM Bellingham for 5/2/12
Bellingham Police confirm a body found yesterday was a missing Lummi elder; and a Port of Bellingham commissioner says he has a solution after the Port loses a deal with an Australian boat builder.
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PM Bellingham for 5/1/12
Dillon broadcasts from Cascade Pizza in Bellingham in support of the annual 'Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn' event.
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PM Bellingham for 4/30/12
The head of the local Democratic party throws her hat into the ring against a state representative; a major power deal for the aluminum smelter near Ferndale is about to expire; and an expert will host a "church safety" seminar locally to talk about viole
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PM Bellingham 4/26/12
Civil liberties advocates sue the U.S. Border Patrol over what they say are illegal traffic stops based on racial profiling on the Washington peninsula; and state officials warn of new areas in Puget Sound where shellfish safety could be at risk due to po
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PM Bellingham for 4/24/12
Bellingham's mayor weighs in as city lawmakers mull closing a popular boat launch on Lake Whatcom; a state economist says the latest unemployment figures for Whatcom County show encouraging signs; and a motorcyclist is assaulted in a Bellingham road rage
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PM Bellingham for 4/23/12
A former Lynden mayor and a local recreation advocate dies unexpectedly; meteorologists say weekend temperatures in Bellingham tied records; and state authorities OK loans for big local public works projects.
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PM Bellingham for 4/18/12
Dillon broadcasts live from Laurel Farm and Western Supply marking the beginning of KGMI's Spring Fling.
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PM Bellingham for 4/17/12
The Whatcom Humane Society reports a Ferndale puppy mill bust; the Port of Bellingham won't ask its ousted director to return; and the Mt. Baker chapter of the American Red Cross releases results of a recent fundraising push.
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PM Bellingham for 4/16/12
A Western Washington University student is dead in a fall from a dorm building; police name the man arrested in a crash yesterday that killed an 84-year-old Bellingham man; and defense attorneys are stymied in their attempt to get a murder trial moved out
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PM Bellingham for 4/11/12
A major retail chain announces plans for a store in Lynden; authorities give an update on the Squalicum Harbor Marina fire investigation; and a Blaine Republican says he's skeptical of a state budget deal reached in Olympia.
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PM Bellingham for 4/10/12
State Senator Doug Ericksen has an update on budget negotiations in Olympia; state troopers reveal more details in the high-speed chase that ended when the suspect killed himself; and a local restaurant is honored for its service.
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PM Bellingham for 4/10/12
Police launch an early morning manhunt in Bellingham; a local state senator is optimistic about a budget deal as the special session in Olympia gets down to the wire; and a local lawmaker wants state regulators to re-open mountain biking trails closed ear
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PM Bellingham for 4/6/12
A medical examiner confirms bodies found at the scene of last week's deadly marina fire were the couple missing since the blaze; police detail plans for continuing investigation into the fire's cause; and a local lawmaker takes on foes of a controversial
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PM Bellingham for 4/5/12
Divers find two bodies at the scene of last week's tragic marina fire at Squalicum Harbor; and a local pastor speaks out after a former volunteer at his church is sentenced for molesting another volunteer who was underage.
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PM Bellingham for 4/4/12
A State Senator disagrees with regulators' decision to close mountain bike trails in eastern Whatcom County; a local expert delivers her latest real estate figures for the region; and state number crunchers have the latest on local retail activity.
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PM Bellingham for 4/3/12
Dillon broadcasts live from Burlington for the International Coin Collectors Association; BPD has an update on recovery efforts in the Squalicum Marina fire; a state regulator discusses closure of illegal Slide Mtn. trails; WCC student group places high i
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PM Bellingham for 4/2/12
A local blogger has details as KGMI breaks news of a top local official's unexpected resignation; In the wake of last week's tragic marina fire, Bellingham's assistant fire chief answers questions about the city's decision to end fireboat service; and the
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PM Bellingham for 3/30/12
Fire ravages a boathouse at Bellingham's Squalicum Harbor marina, and two people remain missing. We get the latest from police, the Port of Bellingham, and a friend of the two missing people.
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PM Bellingham for 3/29/12
Bellingham Police investigate an infant death, a man seriously injured in a fall from a thrid-story window, and an attack on a WWU student; a Seattle attorney talks about his group's marijuana initiative filed in Bellingham; and local transit officials ho
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PM Bellingham for 3/28/12
A Whatcom County lawmaker raises red flags about how officials acquired parkland at the center of a dispute in the Acme area; traffic safety camera opponents celebrate Bellingham's rejection of the devices; and local Red Cross leaders gear up for a fundra
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PM Bellingham for 3/27/12
Bellingham's mayor comments on the decision to take traffic cameras off the table; a regional economists says county jobless numbers are up but he thinks things are looking good; and crews are working to remove snow from the North Cascades Highway.
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PM Bellingham for 3/26/12
An Allegiant flight from Bellingham to San Diego is forced to make an emergency landing; Whatcom County lawmakers are set to decide on a disputed Acme-area park plan; and Lynden's former city hall gets a major makeover.
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PM Bellingham for 3/23/12
WWU Men's Basketball gets set to play in the national championship; a Port of Bellingham commissioner responds to a colleague criticizing the Port's executive director over spending; and the Mt. Baker School Board taps an elementary principal to lead the
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PM Bellingham for 3/22/12
Police, family search for missing Ferndale man; Port of Bellingham official takes top exec to task over spending concerns; and a local couple wins a $10,000 Puget Sound Energy green power prize.
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PM Bellingham for 3/20/12
A mini mart clerk fights of a knife-wielding would-be robber with a mop; a Republican throws his hat into the ring against 2nd District US Rep. Rick Larsen; and city, county and water district leaders will meet to tackle Lake Whatcom issues.
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PM Bellingham for 3/19/12
An Everson man is injured in a Skagit County truck crash; a local group is collecting cell phones to help protect domestic violence victims; and a Lynden gathering will celebrate all four state basketball trophies its teams brought home from Yakima.
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PM Bellingham for 3/16/12
Bellingham police search for a missing woman and bust local medical marijuana cooperatives; a top Whatcom County official has details on national legislation that could benefit local schools; and the Silver Reef Hotel Casino & Spa breaks ground for a bige
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PM Bellingham for 3/15/12
Wild weather shuts down the Mt. Baker Ski Area; a state game warden puts out an alert about a troublemaking cougar in the Deming area; and officials narrow down the list of schools that could be closed in Ferndale.
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PM Bellingham for 3/14/12
KGMI's legal analyst talks about the potential for charges against protesters who disrupted a recent Whatcom County Council meeting; state transportation crews close Mt. Baker Highway due to heavy snow and falling trees; and an opponent of a county parkpl
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PM Bellingham for 3/13/12
A regional economist is upbeat about the future of the local economy; a Whatcom County health official talks about fears of disease at Western Washington University; and the County Council president talks about possible development around Lake Padden.
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PM Bellingham for 3/12/12
The Whatcom County Council tackles new policies for meeting disruptions after a recent run-in with protesters; and, US Rep. Rick Larsen talks about his visit to Bellingham tomorrow, when he'll tackle the controversial topic of contraceptive coverage.
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PM Bellingham for 3/09/12
Local anti-traffic camera activists react after the state's high court strikes down a Mukilteo initiative; police make arrests in Bellingham car prowling and burglaries; and forecasters warn of the chance of high winds over the weekend.
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PM Bellingham for 3/7/12
A state lawmaker from Lynden updates us on the chances of a special session in Olympia; a new study casts doubt on potential economic benefits from a shipping terminal planned at Cherry Point; and the head of a local school district announces plans to lea
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PM Bellingham for 3/6/12
A former employee of a local TV station sold to new owners says nearly two dozen have been laid off; a state senator from Ferndale talks about controversy over teacher health benefits and the state budget; and a political commentator tackles Super Tuesday
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PM Bellingham for 3/5/12
A national petroleum analyst talks about gas prices here in Washington and what to expect; and a lawyer in the Homestead Northwest bankruptcy case gives some behind-the-scenes information.
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