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2 days ago in Lifestyle
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local, Outdoors
Lifestyle Lookout: Muay Thai, Silent Disco, Birding and Live Music
KGMI's Adam Smith has a bunch of fun activities for you in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.
4 days ago in Business, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom
Marci & Colby Abshire: Owners at Slice of Heaven Bakery & Cafe
Sibling duo Marci and Colby Abshire opened the shop in 2022 after Marci's successful home baking operation and the team took on cooking up and delivering meals to immunocompromised community members during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, their bakery and cafe offer many flavors and options for both in-house meals and catered events.
5 days ago in Community Events, Lifestyle
City of Ferndale opens 2026 photo contest
All you have to do is submit your photos by Jan. 31 for a chance to win a prize and be featured on the City's website
National
2 days ago in National
Protests over federal enforcement operations after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland
As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.
3 days ago in National
Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says
The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.
3 days ago in National
Senate considers limiting Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
4 days ago in National
ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the city's mayor described as "reckless" and unnecessary.
5 days ago in National
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — "and I'll be there with you" — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.
National Sports
2 days ago in Sports
Jalen Hurts’ resilience and big-game prowess to be tested in NFC wild card game
Jalen Hurts pointed at A.J. Brown — and just showed everyone watching, including a hapless defense — where he would throw the ball. Sure enough, Hurts tossed a strike down the sideline to Brown for an easy score earlier this season in a win over Minnesota.
2 days ago in Sports
Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
Miami's return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn't belong. Through it all, they kept chugging along — straight into the national championship game.
2 days ago in Sports
Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: ‘It’s cool.’
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter against Cleveland on Thursday night.
3 days ago in Sports
Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel, the quirky, inventive coach who they once viewed as their future
Mike McDaniel has run out of luster in Miami. The Dolphins fired the dry-witted, wunderkind coach who they once viewed as the future of the franchise on Thursday, ending his four-year tenure that was defined by soaring — and unfulfilled — expectations.
3 days ago in Sports
Utah Mammoth to host the 2027 NHL Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche
Outdoor hockey is coming to Utah. The Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium against the Colorado Avalanche. The date has not been announced for the game at the home of the University of Utah football team.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
2 days ago in Community Events, Environmental, Local
Upcoming events around Whatcom County to help with water adjudication process
Whatcom County Public Works and water rights consultants will be holding three walk-in informational sessions in January.
Large fire at Bellingham encampment includes ominous warning
The cause of the fire and warning remains unknown.
Nooksack, Skagit rivers expected to remain secure as forecasters warn of flood risk
The National Weather Service is expecting weak to moderate atmospheric river conditions to hit the region this weekend.
2 days ago in Environmental, Local, Outdoors
Whatcom Land Trust finalizes purchase of 1,600 acres on Stewart Mountain
The Stewart Mountain Community Forest now totals over 2,100 acres after the $9 million purchase.
3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local, Outdoors
Lifestyle Lookout: Muay Thai, Silent Disco, Birding and Live Music
KGMI's Adam Smith has a bunch of fun activities for you in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
3 days ago in Crime, Government, Local
Former Whatcom County employee accused of official misconduct
Authorities say the employee conducted unauthorized searches within a restricted system.
Entertainment News
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize
Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
2 days ago in Entertainment
David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year
David Bowie's bedroom could soon be London's newest tourist attraction. The house where the musician grew from suburban schoolboy to rock 'n' roll starman has been bought by a charity that plans to open it to the public.
3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local, Outdoors
Lifestyle Lookout: Muay Thai, Silent Disco, Birding and Live Music
KGMI's Adam Smith has a bunch of fun activities for you in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
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Sabres beat Kraken 3-1 for 3rd straight win
Kraken have dropped 8 of last 9 games
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