Local Sports
2 weeks ago in Local Sports, Professional, Sports
US and Germany lose group-stage finales on Day 15 of the World Cup
The loss doesn't affect team USA's position in the tournament
3 weeks ago in Business, Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional, Sports, Traffic
Downtown Bellingham to host pair of official watch parties for US World Cup game Friday
The U.S. is playing its first-ever game in Seattle against Australia at noon.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports
World Cup Preview: USMNT, predictions, where to watch and more
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 at stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises" captivated generations of readers with its sexy Jazz Age tale of American and British bohemians trying to fill some inner void with the distractions of exotic travel, vast quantities of alcohol and the anguishing pursuit of impossible love.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’
The Minions have taken down "Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. "Minions & Monsters," the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America.
National
4 hours ago in National
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.
5 days ago in National
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
5 days ago in Business, Government, Local, National
Port of Bellingham lands $23.5 million to rebuild shipping terminal
North Pier upgrades are expected to add port jobs and generate millions in annual economic impact for Whatcom County.
5 days ago in National
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
5 days ago in National
US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
Trending
4 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.
News from My Bellingham Now
7 minutes ago in Dedicated To Service, Local
Fire destroys Bellingham garages, spreads to home
One person was treated for minor injuries.
16 minutes ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Traffic
Forest Service announces road closures at Baker Lake, Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek Road will be open to pedestrian traffic at the Forest Service's discretion.
18 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Health and Wellness, Local, Trending
Fireworks injuries jump in Whatcom County over 4th of July weekend
The local increase coincided with a similar trend seen at Harborview Medical Center.
19 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Outdoors
Efforts intensify to find missing hiker on Twin Sisters Mountain
On Sunday, Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team flew a crew to the South Twin Sister peak in an effort to search the mountain's glacier on foot.
20 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, World
BC wildfire causing smoky air conditions in Whatcom County
The fire has been burning north of Hope, B.C. since Thursday, July 2.
Music
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
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