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47 minutes ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

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A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

4 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Farm, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Northwest Washington Fair, author talks, a mural festival and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

There’s plenty to do this weekend in our neck of the woods. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

1 day ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Weather

Fire weather advisories in effect for eastern Whatcom County

The warnings come as the air quality worsened throughout the entire county on Wednesday.

1 day ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Voter-approved initiative to fund Whatcom County childcare program

Roughly 1,400 children are eligible for subsidies to help pay for childcare.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

National

51 minutes ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

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The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

3 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

3 days ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

6 days ago in Crime, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, National, Outdoors, Trending

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

Farinacci, 37, is charged with starting the Old Trails fire, one of three blazes in the Spokane area that have burned more than 850 buildings, destroying whole neighborhoods and streets. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.

National Sports

46 minutes ago in Sports

Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014

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Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.

48 minutes ago in Sports

Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana

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The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.

7 hours ago in Sports

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.

1 day ago in Sports

CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

2 days ago in Sports

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

37 minutes ago in Local

Bellingham Police searching for missing Indigenous teen last seen heading to Bellis Fair Mall

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14-year-old Terrence Charlie was last seen leaving his home around 5 pm Monday on his way to the mall.

53 minutes ago in Local

Judge bars Kalshi from accepting, promoting bets in Washington

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Bellingham and WhatCom news

Kalshi has branded itself as a "prediction market," even airing ads that seemingly flout Washington's gambling laws.

1 hour ago in Business, Local

Northwest Washington job growth projected to remain slow

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The region's job market is expected to grow at a slower rate than the state's through 2029.

2 hours ago in Local

Whatcom County to host Court Education Day

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The free event will allow members of the public to learn more about the local judicial services offered in Whatcom County.

2 hours ago in Local

Bellingham scratches plans for day shelter in Roosevelt neighborhood after operator withdraws

The city says it remains committed to creating a day shelter and will continue to pursue all available options.

2 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Weekend lane reduction planned for I-5 in Bellingham

The work is part of a multi-county project to replace concrete panels along I-5.

Entertainment News

50 minutes ago in Entertainment

Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala

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Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.

4 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Farm, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Northwest Washington Fair, author talks, a mural festival and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

There’s plenty to do this weekend in our neck of the woods. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.

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