KGMI-AM (Bellingham, WA)
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KGMI (790 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Bellingham, Washington. The station is owned and operated by Saga Broadcasting, dba Cascade Radio Group. It airs a news/talk radio format. KGMI serves Northwest Washington with a signal that reaches into much of Southwestern British Columbia, including Greater Vancouver and Victoria. The signal also reaches into Seattle's northern suburbs, as well as the Olympic Peninsula. Its transmitter is off Yew Street Road in Bellingham.
By day, the station transmits with 5,000 watts. To protect other stations on AM 790, it reduces power at night to 1,000 watts and uses a directional antenna after sunset. Programming is also heard on a 250-watt FM translator station, K243BX, on 96.5 MHz. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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| Radio Media Market | N/A |
| Radio Format | News/Talk |
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Search ArticlesChemical Safety Board warned Longview paper mill months prior to tank explosion
LONGIVEW, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – We’re learning more about the chemical tank explosion that occurred at a Longview paper mill in May. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) posted an update Friday, Aug. 28 to an investigation of the Nippon Dynawave paper mill conducted nearly a year prior. On May 26, one of the mill’s chemical tanks, known as G Tank, exploded, resulting in 11 deaths and the release of 900,000 gallons of caustic white liquor.
Two Bellingham authors announced as finalists for Washington State Book Awards
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A pair of Bellingham authors are in the running for one of the state’s top literary honors. The Washington Center for the Book has announced 41 finalists across seven categories for this year’s Washington State Book Awards. Among them are Bellingham residents Rena Priest and Cori Winrock, who are both finalists in the creative nonfiction and memoir category. Positively Uncivilized (left) and Alterations at Village Books in Fairhaven.
Level 3 evacuation issued after vehicle hits propane tank south of Sedro-Woolley
SKAGIT COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Residents in a rural part of Skagit County south of Sedro-Woolley are being urged to leave the area immediately following a developing emergency. Skagit County announced around 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, that a vehicle hit a propane tank near 11200 Morford Rd in Clear Lake. The county has issued a Level 3 – Leave Now evacuation order for everyone within 200 yards of the site.
Bellingham increases land use permit fees for first time since 2007
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Bellingham will soon see some land development costs rise for the first time in nearly 20 years. The Bellingham City Council voted unanimously on Monday, Aug. 24, to increase land use permit fees. According to the city’s planning department, the fee schedule hasn’t been updated since 2007 and revenue is no longer keeping pace with service costs. Starting on Oct. 1, the existing fees will rise by roughly 37% to account for inflation.
Beats on the Bay moves final performance on land
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A growing event off the shores of Bellingham Bay is ending its summer run early. The Community Boating Center, which organizes Beats on the Bay, announced their final performance on Sept. 1 will not take place as planned. Instead, performer Henry Mansfield will take his act to Kulshan Trackside. The CBC says the decision to cancel the original show was difficult but necessary due to rising safety concerns for concertgoers.
Threats against WCC end in Bellingham man’s arrest
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A man is in custody after making threats to harm people at a local college. Bellingham Police Lt. Claudia Murphy says that officers were alerted to the threats by an out-of-state caller early Thursday, Aug. 27. The person said they were in a chatroom with the suspect, identified as a 26-year-old Bellingham man, who became upset over something that was said during the conversation.
Ecology issues initial environmental violations for paper mill explosion
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Environmental violations have been issued after a fatal chemical tank explosion at a Longview paper mill in May. The Washington Department of Ecology issued an administrative notice to Nippon Dynawave Packaging Wednesday, Aug. 26. It detailed environmental violations that stemmed from a storage tank explosion that occurred in May. The tank’s collapse led to 11 deaths and resulted in 900,000 gallons of highly caustic white liquor being released across the facility.
Big Cat’s extension, Geno clears waivers in Cincy, WWU sports kicks off fall season and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Seahawks have locked down another one of their stars to a long-term deal. The team announced today that they’ve agreed to a three-year extension with 3x Pro Bowl defensive tackle Leonard Williams. ESPN reports the deal is worth $90 million, with $56 million guaranteed. The extension will keep the 32-year-old, affectionately known as “Big Cat,” in Seattle through the 2029 season. He now becomes the fifth-highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL.
Washington to receive up to $339 million in Meta settlement
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Washington is receiving a significant portion of what’s been called the largest Big Tech settlement in history. Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown announced on Wednesday, Aug. 26, that a coalition of 46 states have reached a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. It ended a lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.
WA AG joins lawsuit targeting new federal healthcare conditions
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A new federal policy targeting healthcare is being challenged in a multi-state lawsuit. Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown says that he has signed onto the suit, challenging new conditions placed for Title X funding. He, along with 22 state attorneys general, are accusing Health and Human Services of adding unlawful requirements for healthcare providers to receive the funding.