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12 hours ago in Education, Elections, High School, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, Trending
Mount Vernon voters to decide on capital levy for covered bleachers, more stadium upgrades
The school board voted to send the levy to the February 2027 special election ballot.
2 weeks ago in Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Victor Hedman’s OT goal lifts Lightning past Kraken 4-3
Beniers’ tip-in goal in the third tied the game with 4:19 left in regulation.
3 weeks ago in Education, High School, Local, Local Sports, Sports, Trending
Mount Vernon School District mulls upgrades to athletic facilities
A district committee recommended two six-year capital levy options to fund a covered stadium, among other improvements.
3 weeks ago in Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Kraken beat Flames 6-1 in home opener as Calgary stays winless
Kraken improve to 2-1-0 in new season
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Sports, Traffic, Weather
Mount Baker Hwy, Ski Area preparing for winter season
Closures for the roadway are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.
Entertainment
18 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending
Semiahmoo Resort seeking new owner
The property was listed for sale earlier this month.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.
National
13 hours ago in Business, Local, National, World
Settlement reached with Bellingham-based realtor over sexual assault allegations
Additional lawsuits filed by other former employees are still ongoing.
5 days ago in National
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
5 days ago in Business, Environmental, Farm, Government, Lifestyle Lookout, Local, National, Outdoors
Local agriculture projects receive more than $1M in federal specialty crop grants
Whatcom and Skagit county organizations among recipients of USDA funding aimed at improving farm profitability, market access and crop resilience.
5 days ago in Health and Wellness, Local, National
988 crisis dashboard launches statewide
Whatcom County callers made up some of the higher rates across the state.
6 days ago in National
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
Trending
18 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge
Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
News from My Bellingham Now
12 hours ago in Education, Elections, High School, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, Trending
Mount Vernon voters to decide on capital levy for covered bleachers, more stadium upgrades
The school board voted to send the levy to the February 2027 special election ballot.
Blaine High School student charged with rape in two separate cases
The Blaine School District is facing two federal lawsuits over its handling of the alleged assaults.
13 hours ago in Business, Local, National, World
Settlement reached with Bellingham-based realtor over sexual assault allegations
Additional lawsuits filed by other former employees are still ongoing.
14 hours ago in Community Events, Government, Local, Trending
Flood prevention meeting planned in Sumas
Officials will be on hand to take questions, comments and suggestions from the public.
14 hours ago in Local, Trending, Weather
Winter weather advisory issued for Cascades in Whatcom, Skagit counties
Drivers heading over the North Cascades Hwy are urged to use caution.
Music
18 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies
For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.
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