Good morning, Bellingham.

Lieutenant Nikki Campbell of Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 was featured on Sept.

2 for her commitment to serving communities including Everson, Nooksack, Deming, Nugents Corner and the Nooksack Indian Tribe. The piece highlights how her passion for firefighting fulfills a calling in public service.

The Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Association is preparing for its Fall Tractor Pull on Sept.

12-13 at Berthusen Park, where lawnmowers, tractors, trucks and food will be featured. The group has planned 13 events in Whatcom County this year, mostly in Lynden.

Western Washington University received a $1,076,754 grant to fund energy efficiency upgrades under the state’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard, while Ferndale School District got $49,783 for an audit to find energy-saving measures.

The state announced nearly $30 million in funding on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Giant house spiders become common in homes during autumn when males wander to find mates.

Pest control expert Steve Cornwell advises using exterior + interior treatments to reduce spider populations, and homeowners are encouraged to call professionals when needed.

Northwest Naturals recalled its 2-lb Frozen Chicken Recipe for cats and 6-lb Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs after FDA tests found unsafe salmonella and listeria levels last week; no pet illnesses were reported, and owners can return the items for a refund (sell-by dates in January 2028).

Whatcom County high school sports season opens tonight with three volleyball games at 7:00 including Bellingham hosting Sedro-Woolley, while prep football, girls soccer, and boys tennis start tomorrow.

Coverage for football begins at 5:40 on KGMI.