Local Sports

5 days 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

3 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.

4 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

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Here are the rules for letting off fireworks legally this 4th of July in Whatcom

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Fireworks are still banned in Bellingham city limits, but other municipalities have their own rules.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Outdoors, Weather

Avoid breathing fireworks smoke when celebrating the Fourth of July

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – July marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States of America, and chances are good that…

National

4 hours ago in National, Trending

Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

22 hours ago in National

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

22 hours ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

5 days 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.

5 days 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.

Trending

4 hours ago in National, Trending

Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

22 hours ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

News from My Bellingham Now

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Here are the rules for letting off fireworks legally this 4th of July in Whatcom

Fresh

Fireworks are still banned in Bellingham city limits, but other municipalities have their own rules.

5 hours ago in Business, Health and Wellness, Heating and AC Expert, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising

Keeping your business comfortable for customers and you this July

It may be worth it to evaluate the efficiency of your HVAC equipment if you feel like you just can't cool down without breaking the bank.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Outdoors, Weather

Avoid breathing fireworks smoke when celebrating the Fourth of July

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – July marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States of America, and chances are good that…

19 hours ago in Local, Traffic, Trending

Washington’s gas tax to rise 2% starting July 1

Drivers in the state will now pay about 75 cents per gallon in state and federal taxes.

21 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

WA Cares Fund benefits available on July 1 for long-term care support

Most workers in Washington have been paying 0.58% of their paychecks into the fund since 2023.

Music

6 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.

1 week 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.

3 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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