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1 week ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Outdoors, Photos, Sports, Trending

Northwest Tune-Up Festival | Photos

A collection of daring bikers attended, showing off their technical prowess on the tracks. Musical acts decorated the airwaves while bike companies and specialists displayed their products.

1 week ago in Business, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Sports

Barkley Village owners announce partnership with Whatcom Family YMCA

Public input will be welcome in designing a new, upgraded facility.

4 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

Entertainment

36 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

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It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

1 hour ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham

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Fanned stack of US one-dollar bills on a dark wooden surface, showing the dollar sign and serials surrounding the front edges.

There's still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.

National

43 minutes ago in National

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

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The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.

3 hours ago in Government, Local, National

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

Roger Rogoff is the latest in a series of judicially appointed U.S. attorneys to be ousted by the Trump administration but is believed to be the first of that group to sue over the removal.

3 hours ago in Crime, Local, National, Outdoors

Former Whatcom County residents suspected of kidnapping Forest Service workers

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Camper trailer set up in a forest clearing with a clothesline and outdoor seating area under an awning.

A local case against one of the suspects was dismissed in 2024.

2 days ago in Local, National, Traffic, Trending, World

Global tensions inch gas prices inch higher in Whatcom County

The average price at the pump in the county sits at $4.80 per gallon as of Monday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.

Trending

7 hours ago in Trending, World

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid

Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.

News from My Bellingham Now

1 hour ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham

Fresh
Fanned stack of US one-dollar bills on a dark wooden surface, showing the dollar sign and serials surrounding the front edges.

There's still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.

1 hour ago in Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Weather, World

Wildfires in BC, eastern Whatcom County continue to grow

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Smoke from the B.C.'s Brunswick Creek Complex triggered an air quality alert earlier this week.

2 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Elections, Government, Local, Trending

Lynden seeks pro and con statements for proposed property tax hike in November

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Sign ups are due to the city clerk's office by Friday, July 31.

2 hours ago in Crime, Environmental, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Seal pup euthanized after being found with gunshot wound near Bellingham

A local response team says this is the third seal they've treated for a gunshot wound this year and the first pup.

3 hours ago in Government, Local, National

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

Roger Rogoff is the latest in a series of judicially appointed U.S. attorneys to be ousted by the Trump administration but is believed to be the first of that group to sue over the removal.

Music

36 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

Fresh

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Music

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

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