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Wake up with KGMI’s Morning Team, weekdays 5-8 AM. Bellingham’s Morning News brings you breaking news from Whatcom County and beyond. KGMI’s Joe Teehan and Crystal King give you the latest local, state, national and international news every morning, so you can start out your day informed about what’s happening in the world, as well as your own backyard. Listen here for the 6:05AM podcast.

Tune in for KGMI’s Morning News for Jeff Johnson’s dependable weather forecast every ten minutes, Mark Scholten and sports at :15 and :45 on the hour, Marketwatch updates and indepth interviews with newsmakers on our Morning News Extra.

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Audio updates from KGMI's newsroom.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/10/12 - What's Happening
Joe and Crystal discuss some of the fun events and acitivities taking place the second weekend of February.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/10/12 - Scalding Injuries
Washington State Patrol Fire Marshal's office representative Melissa Gannie discusses burn awareness week and how to avoid scald burn injuries.

KGMI Morning News Extra - Burn Prevention

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/10/12 - What's Happening

Morning News and Sports for 2/10/12

KGMI for Morning News Extra for 2/09/12 - Cedar Weaver
Lummi Cedar Weaver Janet Solomon discussed how she learned to weave cedar and how weaving is a rich part of her heritage.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/09/12 - Ask Us Anything
Freethinkers of WWU Club President Caitlyn Cecchetto discusses their annual panel discussion "Ask Us Anything" that features a panel of local religious leaders taking quesitons from the audience about their beliefs.

Morning News & Sports for 2/9/12

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/08/12 - Shuksan Community Family Night
Shuksan Middle School's Assistant Principal Janae Hodge discusses the Community Family Night the school is hosting for families of students who've attended or plan to attend Shuksan. Acitivities include fun for the kids and learning sessions for parents t

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/08/12 - Valentine Train
Owner and Manager of the Lake Whatcom Railway Frank Culp discusses the special Valentine Train taking place Saturday, Feb 11th created just for you and your sweetheard.

Morning News & Sports for 2/8/12

KGMI Morning News Program for 2/07/12 - eBooks Education
Bellingham Public Library's Head of Information and Reader Services Beth Farley discusses the growing popularity of eBooks, and how it can be confusing. Adults are invited to attend a free class to learn how to browse, checkout and download eBooks throug

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/7/12 - Wind Energy on Ag Lands
Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Division Manager Wain Harrison discusses a special meeting by the Whatcom County Agricultural Advisory Committee to gather input on whether and in what circumstances wind energy systems should be allowed on

Morning News & Sports for 2/7/12

Paul Cocke on green energy program

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/06/12 - Hovander House Donation
Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation President Daniel Tepper discusses a surprise $20,000 donation made to help maintain the historic Hovander House in Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/06/12 - Early Learning Project
United Way of Whatcom County President Peter Theisen discusses the launch of their new early learning initiative that connects individuals and community partners to increase high school graduation rates by geting at risk children to enter preshcool earlie

Morning News & Sports for 2/6/12

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/3/12 - Chuckanut Radio Hour
Chuck Robinson from Village Books joins Joe & Crystal to discuss Chuckanut Radio Hour.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/3/12 - What's Happening
Joe & Crystal discuss some fun local events for the weekend of February 4-5th

KGMI Morning News & Sports for 2/3/12

KGMI Morning News for 2/02/12 - Sustainable Connections
Sustainable Connections' Sara Southerland discusses how you can still stay and eat local for Valentine's Day.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/02/12 - Assistance League
Assistance League of Bellingham Vice President of Membership Cathy Robbins discusses the local role of the league, their 30th anniversary sales at their Thrift and Gift store and orientation classes they offer to prospective volunteers.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/01/12 - Oysterfest
Sunrise Rotary Club Communication Committee Chair Jack Keith discusses their upcoming Oysterfest fundraiser to raise funds to benefit Amu's Place, Explorations Academy and Bellingham Childcare and Learning Center.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 2/01/12 - Summer Meals Sponsor
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction's Director of Child Nutrition Services' Donna Parsons discusses the need to gather sponsors for their Summer Meals Program.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/31/12 - Whatcom Reads
Assistant Director of the Bellingham Public LIbrary Christine Perkins discusses the Whatcom Reads! program and how a special event with police K-9 officer and his partner connect the public with the work of a local author.

KGMI Morning News & Sports for 2/1/12

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/31/12 - Women's Hall of Fame
YWCA Northwest Women's Hall of Fame Steering Committee Chair Sue Sharpe discusses the qualifications they are looking for in nominations for the Hall of Fame.

KGMI Morning News & Sports for 1/31/12

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/30/12 - Snowshoe HIkes
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Recreation Technician Debra Paul discusses the new Mt. Baker guided snowshoe hike program.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/30/12 - Business Tax Breaks
Washington State Employment Security Department Communications Deputy Bill Tarrow discusses larger tax breaks available for Washington businesses in 2012 for hiring veterans.

KGMI Morning News & Sports for 1/30/12

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/27/12 - Peace Corps
WWU Peace Corps Representative Jill MacIntyre Witt discusses the reasons why Western Washington University is ranked number 2 on the 2012 Peace Corps Top Colleges rankings with 73 undergraduate alumni serving overseas.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/27/12 - What's Happening
Joe and Crystal discusses some of the events taking place this final weekend of January.

KGMI Morning News & Sports for 1/27/12

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/26/12 - Chinese Festival
Bellingham Chinese Culterual Festival Committe Chairman Austin Huang discusses the upcoming festival and the diverse blending of cultures seen through dance, art and music.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/26/12 - Sealant Day
President of the Mt. Baker Dental Hygienist Society and Sealant Day Committe Member Nona Groesbeck discusses Whatcom County Free Sealant Day.

KGMI Morning News & Sports for 1/26/12

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/25/12 - Women Build Project
Kendra Meyre with the Whatcom County Habitat for Humanity program discusses the Women Build project that teaches women construction skils so they can get involved in the actual home construction.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/25/12 - Chess Champs
Northwest Chess League Director Randy Kaech discusses the Northwest High School Chess League competition and the Washington State H.S. Individual Chess Championships taking place at Ferndale High School.

KGMI Morning News & Sports for 1/25/12

KGMI Morning News for 1/24/12 - Cancer Transitions
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center's Outreach Corrdinator Carol Brumet discusses how the center has received grants for Livestrong Community Impact Project that will go towards the creation and funding of the Cancer Transitions program, a life-after-can

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/24/12 - Coal Free Bill of Rights
Stoney Bird from the No Coal! Political Action Committee discusses the Bellinglhalm Community Bill of Rights ordinance that will be unveiled at an upcoming meeting.

KGMI Morning News & Sports for 1/24/12

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/23/12 - Communities in Schools
Communities in Schools of Whatcom County Director Dennis D'Amelio discusses their dropout prevention program that's been named the most effect in the nation.

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/23/12 - Watershed Fees
Bellingham City Council Member Seth Fleetwood discusses the proposal for an increase in watershed fees to provide funding for Lake Whatcom protection efforts.

KGMI Morning News & Sports for 1/23/12

City Councilman Seth Fleetwood dicusses watershed fees

KGMI Morning News Extra for 1/20/12 - Free Tax Prep
AARP Tax-Aide is offering free tax preparation service in areas throughout Whatcom County. Local Coordinator Carlton Nathon discusses the free service.