Morning News with Joe Teehan and Alex Gray

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Alex Stone about 13 kids who were freed from a terrifying situation in California. Addie Candib from the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center has some tools to help solve conflicts with your neighbors. Then, a new member joins the Whatcom County Council...

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Jim Ryan about a dangerous new social media prank. Western Solar weighs in tax incentives for installing solar power. Then, a bill addressing the Hirst decision makes it way through the state senate...

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Aaron Katersky about a group of governors asking for exemptions from opening off-shore oil drilling on their state's coasts. Hawaii faces 38 minutes of terror. In local news, MLK is being celebrated at the Mount Baker Theatre.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Alex Stone in California as residents sort through the mudslides' wreckage. Producer Weston Whitener has what fun events are happening around Whatcom County this weekend. Then, the governor orders the DOL to stop giving drivers' information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Alex and Weston talk with ABC's Ryan Burrow about an already deadly flu season. Joe and Alex chat with Comcast about a new speed-up to their internet service. Then, Whatcom County lawmakers introduce a bill to stop a property tax hike...

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Alex Stone, witnessing the devastation left behind mudslides in California. Builders Alliance representative Drew Oram weighs in on what's happening in the Whatcom County construction industry. Then, a Bellingham bank has good news for its employees...

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Alex Stone in Las Vegas as he surveys the latest and greatest in technology. An 11-car crash on I-5 snarled up the freeway for hours and sent two people to the hospital. Then, state Senator Doug Ericksen says he's staying put amid rumors he had taken a job at the EPA.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Karen Travers about a new book shaking up the White House. Riley Sweeney, Ferndale's communications director, has an update on cold-weather car thefts in the city. Then, police in Pierce County are searching for armed and dangerous suspects in the killing of a sheriff's deputy.

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Karen Travers about a new tweet war in the White House. Pollster Stuart Elway says Washington voters are pretty optimistic heading into 2018. Then, State Patrol starts ticketing drivers for holding their phones.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Jim Ryan about a surprising airline safety statistic from 2017 and New Year's Resolutions for 2018. Then, hundreds in Northeast Whatcom County are still without power after the weekend's ice storm...

Alex and Weston chat with Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce President Billy Brown about the two big New Year's events happening on the waterfront this weekend. Then, a popular Harry Potter attraction moves from Seattle to Mount Vernon...

Joe and Alex chat with ABC's Ryan Burrow about Christmas traveling, and with producer Weston Whitener about what to do in and around Whatcom County this holiday weekend. In local news, the Lummi Nation declares a Public Health Crisis as they combat illegal drug use on the reservation.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Brad Mielke about the implications of the new tax bill on the Affordable Care Act. Bankrate.com's Mark Hamrick has the latest on what the tax bill will mean for employment across the country. In local news, the Coast Guard pulled an unconscious kayaker from Bellingham Bay.

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Lana Zak about the last hurdles in front of the Republican tax bill. Rankin & Bass historian Rick Goldschmidt talks about how the beloved Christmas specials were made. In local news, Ferndale police search for two would-be car thieves.

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Alex Stone as he surveys the effort to clean up the wrecked Amtrak train blocking I-5 near DuPont. Joe talks with a historian of Rankin & Bass - the creators of beloved stop-motion Christmas movies like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." In local news, Whatcom County Sheriffs and State Patrol conduct a sting operation...

Alex and Joe talk with Carla Conforto about a new initiative to "earn while you learn." Undersheriff Jeff Parks says a local sting operation led to the arrest of 20 child predator suspects. Then, the tent city protest outside Bellingham City Hall draws to a close.

Alex and Joe talk with Tom Van Wingerden of Van Wingerden Greenhouses and settle how to pronounce "poinsettia." Producer Weston Whitener has what's fun to do in Whatcom County this weekend. Then, a small town of tents is pitched outside Bellingham City Hall...

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Karen Travers about Doug Jones' win in the Alabama Senate seat race. The first female Zamboni driver at Bellingham's Sportsplex, C.J. Goode, swings by to talk about the art of smoothing the ice. Then Washington cities attempt to deal with a rapidly growing homelessness problem.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Jim Ryan about the end of the controversial Alabama Senate race. The national leader of Toys for Tots joins in to talk about helping disadvantaged kids this Christmas. In local news, the average wage in Whatcom County jumped up compared to last year.

Joe and Alex talk with Heather Gauf, the sister of KC McClanahan, about KC's death. The KGMI News team debates the merits of certain Christmassy movies. In local news, Bellingham Police release a sketch of the man accused of a lewd act in the York Neighborhood.

Alex and Joe hear the latest on the wildfires that continue to burn in Ventura County as extreme winds are expected to roll in. Wes Weston from Toys for Tots has how to give to kids in need this Christmas. In local news, Bellingham police arrest a man they think could be connected to the series of lewd conduct cases near Western Washington University.

Joe and Alex talk with Ken Oplinger and Diana Stein near Ventura County, California as wildfires continue to rage. Department of Transportation's Lisa Van Cise gives the update south bound I-5's closure due to a number of accidents. Then, a Bellingham dentist was arrested for voyeurism.

Alex and Joe talk with Diana Stein and Ken Oplinger near Ventura County, California as wildfires ravage the area. Mark Scholten weighs in on the new potential for KeyArena. Then, an Everett judge rules in favor of bikini baristas.

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Royal Oakes about the possibility of sports gambling in the U.S. A local lawyer weighs in on Washington's sexual harassment laws. In local news, two city council meetings tonight on some controversial policies...

Weston and Joe talk with Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis about the controversy surrounding a police department staffing cut. Shelly Palmer weighs in about what net neutrality really means. Then, southbound I-5 is snarled by two crashed semis.

Joe and Weston talk with ABC's Brad Mielke about the Washington Post's finding some fake news. Some local organizations get together to give appliances to those in need. Then, Lynden city hall considers cutting a position on the police force to pay for a new dispatch system.

Weston and Joe talk with ABC's Aaron Katersky about the two battling heads of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. "Warm Hearts Warm Hands" rep Mark Lowry has the latest on a warm clothing drive for the homeless in our county. Then, a former Bellingham personal trainer accused of killing his wife makes his first court appearance.

Joe and Weston talk with ABC's Karen Travers about the president's urging votes against the Democrat in Alabama's senate race, and what that means for Roy Moore. Tom Rivers reports on the latest royal engagement in London. In local news, a meeting has been announced to determine what's next for the Whatcom County jail.

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Aaron Katersky about Uber's recently disclosed data breach a year ago. Wallet Hub's Jill Gonzalez has some Blackfriday shopping tips. In local news, Bellingham police are calling the death of Tanya, Kevin and Benton Rowe a murder/suicide.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Aaron Katersky about the Justice Department's lawsuit against AT&T's Time Warner deal. Producer Weston Whitener joins to talk favorite Thanksgiving sides. In local news, Bellingham police find three dead in a Cordata neighborhood home.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Karen Travers about the latest Twitter war, and with the National Weather service about some bad weather heading our way. In local news, the two Bellingham snowboarders are still missing after a week in the Mount Baker backcountry.

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Ryan Burrow about holiday travel. Producer Weston Whitener talks Whatcom County weekend fun. In local news, the EPA and Lummi nation found no evidence of cattle, dog or human DNA in the Nooksack watershed.

Alex and Joe talk with Ken Stremler of Alpine Meadows Christmas tree farm about the potential rise in tree prices this year. The Hamster Ball raises money for the elderly and people with disabilities. In local news, the search for two missing snowboarders on Mt. Baker was suspended again.

Joe speaks with John Gargett of Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management team about an international disaster preparedness drill. Katie Gray hears from Gwyn Howat about Mount Baker Ski Area opening up Thursday. Then, an update on the two snowboarders lost in the Mount Baker backcountry.

Joe and Alex talk with Radio Real Estate's Mike Kent about increasing Chinese investment in Washington. ABC's Jim Ryan has the latest about Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore and sexual misconduct accusations levied against him. In local news, a milestone on Bellingham's water front will be celebrated tomorrow.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Karen Travers as she travels with the president in Vietnam. Katherine Conrad has the performances happening in downtown Bellingham. In local news, Bellingham police made a second arrest in a drive-by shooting case.

Joe and Alex hear from ABC's Brad Mielke about the Senate's changes to the Republican tax reform bill. Washington Red Raspberry Commission Executive Director Henry Bierlink has the numbers on this year's crop, and possible legal action to help local farmers. Then, a Bellingham man could face 12 years in prison for assaulting a man and stealing his hat.

Joe and Alex talk with Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo about the possible failure of the November ballot's jail measure. Preliminary election results are analyzed. Then, a new report shows the August collapse of an Atlantic Salmon pen wasn't the first problem for the Cypress Island facility.

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Ryan Burrow about an assault on Rand Paul. Producer Weston Whitener talks about holiday workplace stress. In local news, a former pro football player and Bellingham resident has been accused of murdering his wife.

Alex and Joe hear from ABC's Brad Mielke about the mass shooting at a small town church in Texas. Wallet Hub's Jill Gonzalez weighs in on the new Republican tax plan. In local news, one man is dead and five others injured in a three-vehicle crash near Monroe.

Alex and Joe talk about the snow that blanketed Bellingham overnight and when to expect more.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Ryan Burrow about the connection between NFL protests and Papa John's Pizza. Washington's Secretary of State urges that Whatcom voters get out the vote. Then, Bellingham Police's Review Board rules that an officer shooting a dog was justified.

Joe and Alex hear from New York City, reeling after the worst terror attack since 9/11. Dr. Kevin Doody says yoga might aid fertility. In local news, a 12-year-old boy was startled to find a man trying to break into his Edgemoor neighborhood home.

Joe and Alex get Bo Bergdahl case details from ABC's Jim Ryan. A local Sasquatch and ghost hunter stops by it time for Halloween. In local news, three Bellingham pedestrians were injured in separate incidents over the weekend.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Karen Travers about Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's indictment. Just in time for Halloween, Colin Dickey talks about his adventures ghost hunting around the U.S. In local news, the FBI, Homeland Security and Whatcom County Sheriff's Office are investigating a security breach at the Bellingham Airport.

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Jim Ryan about the newly-released JFK documents, and with Bankrate.com's chief financial analyst Greg McBride about Millennial's penny-pinching tendencies. In local news, three county officials face a lawsuit over a 2015 jail measure mailer.

Alex and Joe talk with Ryan Burrow about a prank that led to murder charges, and with Weston Whitener about Halloween statistics. In local news, a Canadian man had an unconventionally big lotto win.

Joe and Alex talk with Jim Ryan about being prepared for retirement, and with Weston Whitener about being prepared for an M9 earthquake. In local news, the man who the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office says shot two people on Yew Street Rd. turned himself in.

Joe and Alex talk with ABC's Brad Mielke about Congress' healthcare moves. Deb Slater speaks about breast cancer awareness. In local news, the Sheriff's Office identifies a suspect in a Yew Street Road shooting.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Jim Ryan about white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech in Florida. Weston Whitener has what's happening around Whatcom County this weekend. In local news, a Bellingham Police investigate a hostage situation.

Alex and Joe talk with ABC's Ryan Burrow about the bidding war for Amazon's second headquarters location. In local news, Wednesday's storm leaves nearly 2,000 people without power.