Podcasts about kgmi

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Dr. Laurie Trautman, director of Western Washington University's Border Policy Research Institute, about the latest trends in border crossings from B.C. to Whatcom County, where cross-border relations stand at the end of 2025, how it's impacting local businesses, what to look for in the new year and more.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Sacha Sanguinetti about this year's Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge and their attempt to set a Guiness World Record.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Bo Wilde about New Year's celebrations at the Lynden Skate Way and Steakhouse 9, and a new coffee shop in town, 508 Coffee and Youth Lounge.

KGMI's Emma Toscani talks to Everson Mayor John Perry about the future of the city and what is being done to mitigate river flooding in Whatcom County.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk and Adam Smith chat about Wissota Chophouse closing, holiday shopping in Lynden, and the Christmas Concert at First Christian Reformed Church on Monday, Dec. 22.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger about saving money in the New Year.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk and Adam Smith chat about Fairhaven Winterfest, the Holiday Makers Market, making a living ornament at Garden Spot Nursery, Santa Skate at Bellingham Sportsplex, and Full Color Dream performing at Shakedown.

Health care, climate change and more...

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Sierra Crook from the Ferndale Food Bank about the work they do and how they managed during recent flooding.

We talk mostly about health care and the ACA...

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Community Relations Director Maureen McCarthy about increased bus fares that will take effect in fall 2026.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Ashley Butenschoen from the Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group about the nonprofit's efforts to help victims of historic flooding in Everson, Nooksack and Sumas, what the extent of the damage was and how the community can help.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Bo Wilde about the response to flooding in Lynden, a new park opening, Brio Laundry services, and this year's Lynden Lions prep basketball teams.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger about the problems young people are having finding jobs.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch about the state of the town after it got the brunt of historic flooding in Whatcom County, including where residents can seek shelter, where the town goes from here, what the community can do to help and more.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger about the state of the US economy.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Bo Wilde about the Northwest Lighted Christmas Parade, an open house at the Lynden Heritage Museum, and shopping local at the Jansen Art Center's pop-up gift shop.

KGMI's Adam Smith talks about the Lighted Boat Parade in Bellingham, the Northwest Lighted Christmas Parade in Lynden, the Olde Fashioned Christmas in Ferndale, Arts and Ales at Aslan Brewing, Winter BrewFest 2025 at Squalicum Harbor, and a benefit show at Shakedown.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to PNW Media Group GM Heidi Persson and Jake Bassett and Jordan Roorda from DeWaard and Bode about the Feed the Need fundraiser for local food banks.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Bo Wilde about the elf of the shelf hunt in Lynden, free pictures with Santa, the NCCTK Christmas Concert, and this weekend's Northwest Lighted Christmas Parade.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Pete Dworkin from the Bellingham Yacht Club about this year's Lighted Boat Parade on Bellingham Bay.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to longtime Glacier resident Jan Eskola about problems the community is experiencing with its mail services.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Ben Tindall, Executive Director of Whatcom County-based Save Family Farming, about local farmers' and ranchers' reactions to the Trump administration's announcement that it plans to quadruple its imports of beef from Argentina.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen about his thoughts on the bill that ended the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the residual effects that are still being resolved, what his attention is turning to and more.

KGMI's Jason Upton is joined by Sam Daum with the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center to talk about the organization's 22nd annual Peace Builder Awards, celebrating the good news going on around the community.

KGMI's Adam Smith talks to Jake Bassett from Deward and Bode and PNW Media Group general manager Heidi Persson about the Feed the Need food donation drive with big new about an increase in the money Deward and Bode are willing to match through the end of the month.

KGMI's Adam Smith talks to Bo Wilde about Project Hope, a holiday shop at the Jansen Art Center, The Best Christmas Ever at the Claire Theatre, and applying for the Light Christmas Parade.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Sue Smith from Butterball and gets tips for cooking a delicious Thanksgiving turkey.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk welcomes the Blains High School choir to the studio to talk about their upcoming holiday concert and listen to them sing a couple of classic Christmas songs.

KGMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about the Bellingham Improv Festival, the reptile show at the NWW Fairgrounds, Santa Claus coming to Bellis Fair, the Allied Arts Holiday Festival, and Over the Rhine performing at the Mount Baker Theatre.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger about charitable giving and your finances.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Bo Wilde about the Meridian Turkey Trot at Bellewood Farms, Village Books celebrating 10 years in Lynden, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Clair Theatre, and Lynden High School winning the state championship in volleyball.

KGMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about BIGFOOT at Options Theatre, the Holiday Season Kickoff at Garden Spot, the Arts and Crafts Fair at Lynden High School, Red Barn Market at the NWW Fairgrounds, and Nekromantix performing at Bar211.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Nancy Hay from the Whatcom Council on Aging about their fall fund drive and the services they provide seniors in Whatcom County.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to CBS congressional correspondent Nicole Killion about the upcoming House vote to reopen the government and Democrats releasing emails about Donald Trump from Jeffrey Epstein.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Bo Wilde about a small fire at the Lynden Heritage Museum, the Red Barn Holiday Market, Veterans Day events and the upcoming Lighted Parade.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Paula the Fraud Manager from WECU about ways to spot phone and online banking scams and how residents should respond.

KGMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about Twelfth Night at iDiOM Theater, the Holiday Bazaar at Bellingham Covenant Church, Nordic Fest in Ferndale, Felly performing at Wild Buffalo, and a solid lineup of metal bands at Shakedown.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Nat Tillis and Greg Otterholt from Resilient Project about their upcoming benefit concert.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to PNW Media Group general manager Heidi Persson and Jaek Bassett and Jordan Roorda from DeWard and Bode about their efforts to raise money to Feed the Need.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Barry Buchanan, candidate for the Whatcom County Council's At-Large Position A.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Misty Flowers, candidate for the Whatcom County Council's At-Large Position A.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Bellingham Food Bank Executive Director Mike Cohen about the food bank's response to the looming suspension of SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, as well as how the community can best support the organization as it faces historic demand.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Maya Morales, candidate for the Whatcom County Council's District 2 position.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Elizabeth Boyle, candidate for the Whatcom County Council's District 2 position.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Jessica Rienstra, candidate for the Whatcom County Council's District 3 position.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Kyle Christensen, candidate for the Whatcom County Council's District 3 position.

KGMI's Joe Teehan speaks with Bellingham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Greg Baker about levies listed on some November ballots.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to WECU Senior Vice President of Growth Matt Berendsen about how they are helping local resident impacted by the federal government shutdown.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger about planning for social security benefits.