Local Sports
1 week 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.
2 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.
2 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
2 weeks ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Power and pitching propel Mariners to top of AL West
Extra-inning win over Arizona Sunday was M's sixth straight
3 weeks ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Outdoors, Photos, Sports, Trending
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026
See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences
Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married
Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.
National
5 hours ago in National
A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week
Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.
21 hours ago in National, Trending
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.
21 hours ago in National
Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.
21 hours ago in National
McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday
McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.
21 hours ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local, National
Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development
Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.
Trending
21 hours ago in National, Trending
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.
22 hours ago in Sports, Trending
France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé
Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.
News from My Bellingham Now
19 hours ago in Local, Traffic
Temporary bypass in place for NB I-5 south of Bellingham starting Wednesday night
Both directions of I-5 near Chuckanut Creek will have bypass roads through September during fish passage construction.
21 hours ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local, National
Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development
Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.
21 hours ago in Crime, Local, National
Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges
Prosecutors say the man drove from Bellingham to the nation's capital to carry out the ambush in November 2025.
21 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Local, National
Washington infant’s hospitalization linked to baby formula recall
Health officials are investigating a botulism outbreak involving powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.
23 hours ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local
State grants bring new EV charging stations to Bellingham
The 16 charging ports are expected to be active by late 2027.
Music
5 days 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.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
Now Playing
What's Happening
Dedicated to Service
DEDICATED TO SERVICE features stories and information with a focus on the positive impact of members in our community. Brought to you by Neeter House of Luxury.
NEETER HOUSE OF LUXURY
YOUR NEWEST FINE JEWELRY STORE WITH G.I.A. CERTIFIED DIAMONDS. EXPLORE THEIR PREMIUM SELECTION OF DIAMONDS, ROLEX WATCHES AND OTHER LUXURY JEWELRY TO LAST A LIFETIME. ON SQUALICUM HARBOR 21 BELLWETHER WAY, SUITE 107. FOLLOW THE BRIGHT LIGHT





