Local Sports
1 day 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
1 week 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.
2 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.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Government, Local, Professional, Sports
Funds coming to beef up security measures ahead of World Cup
The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.
4 weeks ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Mariners walk-off Mets for seventh win in a row
Mariners suddenly finding success in one-run games
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional
CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: Cirque Italia, Jam on the River, Tractor Pulls and live music
There are a bunch of fun events this weekend for folks who aren’t obsessed with soccer. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
National
22 hours ago in National
Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.
24 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic
Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark
It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.
24 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local, National
Judge rules in favor of WA, blocks Trump administration from tightening mail-in voting
The president's executive order requiring states to provide voter registration lists to the federal government was ruled unconstitutional.
1 day ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local, National, World
Washington links carbon market with California, Quebec
The agreement will set new precedents for greenhouse gas reductions and investments in clean energy among businesses across the three jurisdictions.
2 days ago in National
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.
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Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
News from My Bellingham Now
20 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Outdoors
Hiker rescued on Mount Larrabee following over 100-foot fall
Rescue crews had until sunset to find the group due to their remote location.
21 hours ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional
CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.
21 hours ago in Local, Traffic
James Street closure in King Mountain extended through July 10
Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.
21 hours ago in Local, Traffic
Lane reductions expected due to paving in Sumas
A few stretches of Hwy 9 need dry weather for the paving work to be completed.
24 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic
Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark
It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.
Music
2 days 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.
5 days 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.
2 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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