Local Sports

6 days 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.

2 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.

4 weeks ago in Education, High School, Local, Local Sports, Sports, Trending

Mount Vernon School District mulls upgrades to athletic facilities

A district committee recommended two six-year capital levy options to fund a covered stadium, among other improvements.

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

3 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

National

5 hours ago in National

Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater

A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.

5 hours ago in National

November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos

National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

4 days ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic, Trending

Blaine receives $66 million to build overpass at Bell Road rail crossing

Frequent crossings from BNSF and Amtrak trains are causing daily traffic backups at the intersection.

Trending

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

News from My Bellingham Now

1 day ago in Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Opinions, Outdoors

‘The Big Dark’ is here … and so is increased wood smoke | Sponsored

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One of the big dangers of smoke from the fires you use to is the too-tiny-to-see particles that you can inhale deeply into your lungs.

1 day ago in Business, Heating and AC Expert, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Opinions

Protect against costly repairs with a properly heated home this holiday season | Sponsored

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The bitter cold can make water lines brittle and at risk of cracking when temperatures shift.

3 days ago in Crime, Education, Local, Trending

Former Bellingham coach, safety director arrested on child rape charges

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He had left the district earlier this year to take a job in another district.

3 days ago in Elections, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Final public hearing set to discuss Bellingham’s 2027 budget

The city council will also vote to send a regional fire authority and fire benefit charge to the February 2027 election ballot.

3 days ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Skagit County moving ahead with affordable senior housing project

The new units will be located on the current site of the Mount Vernon senior center.

Music

6 days 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.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’

Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.

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