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6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
6 days ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
Race Week aims to make waves in return to Bellingham this summer
The week-long regatta with rich tradition takes place on Bellingham Bay from July 20-24.
New Bellingham initiative seeks to target algorithm-driven rent hikes
Community First Whatcom will need nearly 3,200 signatures to place the initiative on the November general election ballot.
7 days ago in Sports
Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal
The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.
7 days ago in National
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.
7 days ago in Sports
Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.
270 acres of Skagit County farmland now protected from development
County leaders say protecting farmland now is critical as Washington continues to lose agricultural land to development.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
City of Bellingham to host Earth Day Recycling Event
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Got old electronics piling up? Sensitive papers you’ve been meaning to shred? Earth Day could be…
Northwest Sports Update: M’s walk off A’s to avoid sweep, DeBoer gets contract extension at Bama, Seahawks nearly on the clock and more
Josh Naylor and the heart of the M's lineup broke out of their slump to fuel a much-needed win.
7 days ago in Entertainment
An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’
To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.
7 days ago in National
Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.
7 days ago in National, Trending
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.
Whatcom County, Bellingham warn of nationwide permit scam using fake invoices
Officials say scammers are using AI to make the fake invoices very convincing.
New report ranks Bellingham among nation’s cleanest for air quality
Whatcom County earns top ozone marks but sees lower score for particle pollution during smoky days.
1 week ago in , Professional
M’s stumble against the A’s again, fall 5-2
Cal Raleigh says he hasn't lost faith in his team despite early struggles
Refund system launches for businesses impacted by stricken-down Trump tariffs
40% of Whatcom County businesses surveyed in summer 2025 said the tariffs directly impacted their business.
High school graduation requirements may change for Washington students
Named FutureReady, the task force found in a 2025 interim report several gaps in how students are prepared to enter the world after K-12 education.
Northwest Sports Update: M’s fumble early lead to A’s, Storm star to miss start of season, new prep sports rules and more
A rule change that would have required Lynden Christian to move up from 1A to 2A did not pass a vote by the WIAA.
