Update and debate on the new jail and its funding...

KGMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about Pioneer Days in Ferndale, the Lynden Airport Tour, the York Yard Crawl in Bellingham, and live music at Wild Bufalo and the Shakedown.

Could we live without money?

What higher education is really about...

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to local real estate agent Ethan Hunger about his sixth annual Hunger vs. Hunger challenge to raise funds for the Bellingham Food Bank. Ethan talks about his latest endeavor to try and break the world record for most triathlons completed in 24 hours, starting at Bloedel Donovan Park at 6 pm on Friday, July 24.

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Whatcom County councilmember Barry Buchanan about where the county is at with the new jail including what decisions are coming up, how local leaders are cooperating on the project, what the estimated size is currently and much more.

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Host Guy Occhiogrosso and Whatcom County Council members Kaylee Galloway and Jon Scanlon talk about what the council does and some of the big issues facing the county.

Host Dick Donahue talks about inflation easing, June CPI and PPI, and six options for retirement funds.