Podcasts about whatcom county

In a world grappling with escalating societal challenges, the iChange Justice podcast pulls back the curtains on the intricate dance between local realities and national implications within the criminal justice system. Hosts Joy Gilfilen and Karen Ball invite listeners to journey into Whatcom County, Washington—a seemingly small corner of the Pacific Northwest that, as they meticulously reveal, serves as a powerful microcosm for the struggles and solutions facing communities across the entire nation.From the unique pressures of border security to the pervasive influence of the prison industrial complex, Gilfilen, with decades of on-the-ground experience, paints a vivid picture of the "Snaggletooth Dragon" of conflicts and paradoxes that erode public safety and economic well-being. Ball, a seasoned veteran in criminal justice and social change, expertly guides the conversation, prompting Gilfilen to distill complex global issues into tangible local impacts.But this episode is not merely a lament; it's a call to action rooted in hope. As they delve into the origins and application of the "Joy Triangle Model," Gilfilen and Ball underscore the profound power of local engagement, authentic leadership, and the conscious pivot from fear-based thinking to regenerative action. They remind us that true change, like law enforcement itself, begins at the local level, where neighbors once helped neighbors and communities cultivated profound care. Through their impassioned dialogue, listeners are left with a renewed sense of possibility: that by understanding and addressing the nuances of a place like Whatcom County, we can indeed change justice, not just for one community, but for all.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

Host Mary Kay Robinson welcomes William McCarter, onsite manager at Recycling and Disposal Services, to the show to discuss recycling in Whatcom County.

Tucked between the rugged North Cascades and the sparkling Salish Sea, Bellingham, Washington is a must-visit Pacific Northwest destination that offers a stunning mix of mountains, forests, and coastal beauty. Just 90 miles north of Seattle and 20 miles south of the Canadian border, Bellingham is ideally located in Whatcom County with easy access to the San Juan Islands, Mount Baker, and the scenic Chuckanut Mountains. Outdoor enthusiasts will find a paradise of glacial lakes, temperate rainforests, dramatic coastal bluffs, and endless hiking and biking trails. Overlooking Bellingham Bay with views of the San Juan Islands and Olympic Mountains, the city blends natural splendor with deep cultural roots. Originally home to the Coast Salish peoples, including the Lummi and Nooksack tribes, Bellingham's history spans coal mining, timber, and maritime trade. The city was officially formed in 1903 when the towns of Whatcom, Sehome, Bellingham, and Fairhaven merged. Today, historic Fairhaven, with its red-brick architecture, lively waterfront, and artsy vibe, anchors a city that's grown into a vibrant college town and cultural hub. In this podcast episode, we explore why Bellingham is the perfect RV road trip stop, packed with natural beauty, rich history, and unforgettable experiences.Send us a textPlease follow the show so you never miss an episode. We ask that you also kindly give the show a rating and a review as well. Learn more about RV Out West over on our website at www.rvoutwest.com Join in on the conversation via social media:InstagramFacebook

Host Karen Occhiogrosso speaks with David Lukens about all the products they make at Grace Harbor Farms in Whatcom County.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

Friday afternoon a semi-truck crashed in Whatcom County and spilled over 14 million bees! Beekeeper Russell showed up on the scene to help and told us about it this morning!

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks to Kristi Birkland and Patty Boyce of United Way of Whatcom County about the newly updated ALICE Report, which measures economic hardship at the local level.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Lydia Place executive director Ashley Thomasson about the work they do to help people experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

KGMI's Emma Toscani talks to Leslie Lekos from Wildroot Botanicals about her work to teach Whatcom County residents about the natural world around them.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Cesar and Jerilyn Luna about their work providing haircuts to inmates in Whatcom County.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

KGMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about hiking in western Whatcom County, immersive art from Paper Whale and Allied Arts Children's Art Walk in downtown Bellingham, Kulshan's Trackside location opening for the season, Cinco de Mayo at El Suenito, and Massy Ferguson performing at the Shakedown.

On this bonus episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks with Ted Van Dyk, who had a long career in politics and journalism, including working for Vice President Hubert Humphrey, and who grew up in Whatcom County. He also had breakfast one day back in the 1950s with Edward R. Murrow. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Whatcom County and Washington state.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

Host Guy Ochiogrosso welcomes Dr. Laurie Trautman to the show to discuss border issues in Whatcom County.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Muljat Group co-owner Peter Ahn about his report on first quarter home sales in Whatcom County.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

KGMI's Emma Toscani speaks with Malora Christensen with WCHCS and Whatcom County Prosecutor Eric Richey about funding that's at stake in Olympia for the county's Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion/Let Everyone Advance with Dignity (LEAD) program.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Whatcom County and Washington state.

KGMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about the Bellingham Children's Film Festival at the Pickford, a Vietnam veterans celebration at the Lynden Heritage Museum, United Way of Whatcom County's cornhole tournament, and The Wood Brothers performing at the Mount Baker Theatre.

Small boat operators in Puget Sound are working to upgrade their engines to reduce emissions. But uncertainty around federal government grants is tangling up their efforts. Dan Tucker from the Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County talks about what this means for the industry in Puget Sound. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of Whatcom County residents were perplexed in the past week after being asked to sign as they received a piece of certified mail--a mailing they quickly discovered was a packet of legal paperwork notifying them they are being sued by the State of Washington to prove their water rights in court. Fred Likkel, Whatcom Family Farmers' Executive Director, talks with Dillon as they explain what people need to know about receiving the court summons, and what they should and shouldn't do with the water rights claim form it asks them to submit.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Whatcom County and Washington state.

Host Karen Ochiogrosso welcomes Melissa Bedlington from Bedlington Farms to talk about potatoes and farming in Whatcom County.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Washington state and Whatcom County.

A violent pimp that had been operating on Seattle’s Aurora Avenue has been sentenced by a federal judge. A new study found that Seattle is tied for the least religious metro area in the country. A Seattle group is stoking fears about climate change in young people in order to push their political agenda. // Big Local: A newly-appointed Lynnwood city council member had an OnlyFans account. Dozens of road signs in Whatcom County have been stolen. // You Pick the Topic: A flight from Chicago to India had to turn around due to clogged toilets.  

A major breakdown in behind-the-scenes talks is plunging the future of Whatcom farmers and other water users into even deeper turmoil and uncertainty, underscoring the need for a collaborative process as the only way to save salmon and local farming. Fred Likkel, Whatcom Family Farmers Executive Director, joins Dillon with the behind-the-scenes details, and what they mean for Whatcom County's future.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Whatcom County and Washington state.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with U.S. Representative Rick Larsen about what he's seen from the first few months of the Trump administration, how the cuts to federal funding and mass firings of federal workers could affect Whatcom County residents, how he thinks this will play out moving forward and more.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Whatcom County and Washington state.

Hosts Lyle Sorenson and Rick Todd talk about Whatcom County real estate.

Meet Katie Hinton. What started off as 5 pounds of pasta made a day in 2007 has slowly but sustainably grown into a much larger, 2,500 pounds of pasta made daily-kind of company here and now in 2025. Throughout this episode, Katie talks about the process behind creating Bellingham Pasta Company's delicious fresh pasta, the importance of branding for businesses, and having a strong connection to your distributer and the businesses you sell to. Plus, we learn how much she not only loves working with people, but how she additionally loves to bring a high quality food product to the dinner tables of families in Whatcom County and beyond. Learn more about Bellingham Pasta Company: https://bellinghampasta.com/ - Building Bellingham is a community podcast produced by the Bellingham Real Estate Co. Our Crew: Co-Producers & Audio Editors | Tiffany Holden & Taylor Beal Video Production | Cooper Hansley Host | Leo Cohen Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/building.bellingham/  A huge thank you to our friends at Doc Swinson's for being this season's community partner. 

Host Dillon Honcoop talks about farming and agriculture in Whatcom County and Washington state.

Hosts Lyle Sorenson and Rick Todd talk about Whatcom County real estate.

Host Guy Ochiogrosso welcomes leaders from local organizations to talk about what's going on in Whatcom County on this episode of The Whatcom Report.

KGMI's Jason Upton speaks with Jennifer Bettis, Research and Program Manager at WWU's Border Policy Research Institute, about the looming tariffs on Canadian imports and how they could affect Whatcom County's economy.

Hosts Lyle Sorenson and Rick Todd talk about Whatcom County real estate.

Host Dillon Honcoop talks farming and agriculture in Whatcom County and Washington state.

Hosts Lyle Sorenson and Rick Todd talk about Whatcom County real estate.

Agriculture careers in Whatcom County are both diverse and plentiful, and a growing local event intends to connect young people with those opportunities. Ellie Steensma Corbin, Education Coordinator at Whatcom Family Farmers, joins Dillon with details on how both local students and businesses can get involved in the 2nd annual event coming up on Feb. 7 in the Farm Pavilion at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden.

Meet Guy Occhiogrosso. A professional with almost 20 years of Whatcom County Chamber experience who lives and breathes community. Having been with the Bellingham Chamber since 2014, and in the Chamber world itself since 2006, Guy has navigated a volley of changes of what business looks like through technological evolutions and the looming effects of business in a post-pandemic world. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to advocate for the business community to local government, Guy's hopes for abundant housing in Whatcom County, and the importance of in-person connections amongst members of the community.   Enjoy!   - Building Bellingham is a community podcast produced by the Bellingham Real Estate Co. Our Crew: Co-Producers & Audio Editors | Tiffany Holden & Taylor Beal Video Production | Cooper Hansley Host | Leo Cohen   Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/building.bellingham/   A huge thank you to our friends at Doc Swinson's for being this season's community partner.