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3 hours ago in Lifestyle

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.

3 hours ago in Elections, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Final public hearing set to discuss Bellingham’s 2027 budget

The city council will also vote to send a regional fire authority and fire benefit charge to the February 2027 election ballot.

3 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Skagit County moving ahead with affordable senior housing project

The new units will be located on the current site of the Mount Vernon senior center.

4 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Flu rates spiking in Whatcom County

A Whatcom County resident has already died from influenza this year.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

National

10 hours ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

1 day ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic, Trending

Blaine receives $66 million to build overpass at Bell Road rail crossing

Frequent crossings from BNSF and Amtrak trains are causing daily traffic backups at the intersection.

2 days ago in Elections, Government, Local, National, Trending

Hobbs pushes back on federal noncitizen voter claims

Washington's secretary of state says federal list lacks evidence to justify rejecting ballots.

2 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Local, National

How to get ‘game ready’ for disasters | Contributed

The Division of Emergency Management wants you to prepare for any number of potential disasters, natural or otherwise.

National Sports

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

10 hours ago in Sports

Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers need to finish better. They started out well enough Thursday night that their fourth-quarter struggles didn't really matter.

10 hours ago in Sports

Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.

1 day ago in Sports

Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals

The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

1 hour ago in Crime, Education, Local, Trending

Former Bellingham coach, safety director arrested on child rape charges

Fresh

He had left the district earlier this year to take a job in another district.

3 hours ago in Elections, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Final public hearing set to discuss Bellingham’s 2027 budget

The city council will also vote to send a regional fire authority and fire benefit charge to the February 2027 election ballot.

3 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Skagit County moving ahead with affordable senior housing project

The new units will be located on the current site of the Mount Vernon senior center.

4 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Bellingham woman charged with attempted child murder released from jail

A judge set bail for Brenda Wilder-Brown with the condition that she stays with her parents in Alaska.

4 hours ago in Business, Crime, Local, Trending

Pittie Project PNW founder pleads not guilty to 30 counts of animal cruelty

Ashley Georgia's trial is scheduled to begin on Dec. 14.

4 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Flu rates spiking in Whatcom County

A Whatcom County resident has already died from influenza this year.

Entertainment News

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

10 hours ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.

1 day ago in Entertainment

South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling

Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.

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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.