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

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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

3 days 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

1 day ago in National

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

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.

3 days 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.

5 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.

5 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.

1 week 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

1 day ago in Sports

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

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.

1 day ago in Sports

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

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.

2 days 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.

3 days 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.

4 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

7 hours ago in Government, Local

PDC launches investigation into Let’s Go Washington

The campaign-finance watchdog is investigating allegations that the group failed to disclose political advertising by influencer Brandi Kruse.

11 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Rail crossing closure planned in Mount Vernon

Emergency repairs may close the crossing for up to an hour at a time.

12 hours ago in Environmental, Local, Weather

San Juan County receives first official air quality monitor in Friday Harbor

It comes as Whatcom and Skagit counties remain under an air quality alert through Saturday morning.

12 hours ago in Local

Bellingham to conduct wastewater line testing

The smoke is non-toxic, and residents will be notified ahead of testing.

12 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local

Mount Vernon adopts six-month moratorium on data centers

The decision follows similar moves by Skagit County and La Conner.

1 day ago in Local

UPDATE: Missing teen found after last seen heading to Bellis Fair Mall

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

Entertainment News

1 day ago in Entertainment

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

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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.