Local Sports
2 weeks ago in Education, Elections, High School, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, Trending
Mount Vernon voters to decide on capital levy for covered bleachers, more stadium upgrades
The school board voted to send the levy to the February 2027 special election ballot.
4 weeks ago in Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Victor Hedman’s OT goal lifts Lightning past Kraken 4-3
Beniers’ tip-in goal in the third tied the game with 4:19 left in regulation.
Entertainment
18 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’
"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
National
19 hours ago in Crime, Local, National, Trending
Celebration of life in Bellingham to honor Deputy Ryan Terpsma
Terpsma, a Whatcom County native, was killed in the line of duty in Montana late last month.
4 days ago in Crime, Local, National, Trending
Alleged killer of Montana deputy from Bellingham dies in custody
Matthew Dye is accused of shooting and killing Squalicum graduate Ryan Terpsma during a response in Montana.
5 days ago in Government, Local, National, Traffic, Trending
Bellingham awarded federal grant to speed emergency response, improve traffic safety
Funding will modernize traffic systems to help first responders move through the city faster and reduce crashes at intersections.
6 days ago in National
What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?
Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.
Trending
2 hours ago in Sports, Trending
PWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc
The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.
18 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.
News from My Bellingham Now
15 hours ago in Local, Traffic, Trending
Large vehicles restricted from Orcas Island ferry terminal
A recent safety inspection found cracks in the terminal's support beams.
16 hours ago in Education, Government, Local, Trending
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal won’t seek re-election
Reykdal says he's still weighing a potential run for state or federal office.
16 hours ago in Environmental, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather
Storms bring wind, rain to Whatcom County
Continuous rain is expected and wind gusts could reach 50 mph.
18 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local, Trending
Whatcom County looking for public input on environmentally sensitive areas
The ordinance is required to get an update every 10 years.
19 hours ago in Business, Crime, Local, Trending
Robbery at Lynden restaurant lands suspect in jail and employee at hospital
Lynden Police are asking the public for more information surrounding the incident.
Music
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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