Local Sports
2 days 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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
4 hours 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 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: Pride Paddle, Bells Soccer Night, World Cup and more
From Bellingham Bay to Joe Martin Field and beyond, we have a bunch of fun events on the docket in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports, Professional, Traffic
Whatcom County warns of increased traffic as FIFA World Cup kicks off
The international tournament began Thursday, days before Seattle and Vancouver host their first matches.
National
22 hours ago in National
Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
1 day ago in National
Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’
The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.
2 days ago in Government, Local, National
Judge strikes visa fee as Washington joins new federal lawsuit over DEI
Federal ruling eliminates H-1B application fee before state challenges new policy for federal contractors.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Local, National, Tribal News
Lummi Nation author chosen to represent state at national book festival
Rena Priest was recognized for her latest work titled "Positively Uncivilized."
2 days ago in National, Trending
Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.
Trending
4 hours 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.
23 hours ago in Sports, Trending
World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
News from My Bellingham Now
2 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: Pride Paddle, Bells Soccer Night, World Cup and more
From Bellingham Bay to Joe Martin Field and beyond, we have a bunch of fun events on the docket in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
18 hours ago in Features, Local
The story of George Pickett, infamous early Whatcom County resident
Pickett had a house built for himself near Fort Bellingham, and it still stands today at 910 Bancroft St.
18 hours ago in Business, Local
Average salary in Washington approaches six figures
The state's average annual wage grew nearly 5% in 2025.
18 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Health and Wellness, Local
Series of laws going into effect: Voting, pennies, housing, gambling
Over 200 laws went into effect Thursday, 90 days after the 2026 legislative session ended.
19 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Local, Weather
Record-breaking temperatures forecast for upcoming heat wave
NWS has issued a heat advisory for most of western Washington.
Music
4 hours 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.
1 week 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.
2 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.
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