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Lifestyle

11 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Sauk Mountain Trail closed during search for missing hiker

The 78-year-old was last seen near the top of the trail wearing a yellow shirt and hat.

12 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Whatcom County Council members to hold Q&A in Point Roberts

It comes amid a push to incorporate more feedback from exclave communities at the federal level.

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

RE Sources issues water quality alert at Lake Padden

Test results for potentially toxic algae are expected to be released in the coming days.

1 day ago in Environmental, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

WA Supreme Court strikes down voter-passed initiative

I-2066 was passed by 52% of voters in 2024.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

Drivers to see delays in downtown Ferndale on Friday

The city is doing utility work on a portion of Main Street as part of construction of the Civic Campus.

National

19 hours ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

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

Federal grant clears the way for new Lummi Island ferry

Whatcom County finalizes funding agreement to replace the 64-year-old Whatcom Chief and modernize ferry service.

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

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.

4 days ago in Crime, Local, National, Trending

Sedro-Woolley Police arrest woman in connection to multi-state fraud investigation

The scheme reportedly robbed an elderly resident of more than $1 million.

7 days ago in Government, Local, National

Lake Whatcom retrofitting project receives FEMA funding

Over $2 million dollars is being sent to the project after Hazard Mitigation Grant funding was approved.

National Sports

18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

3 days ago in Sports

Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

4 days ago in Sports

Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos

Patrick Mahomes' surgically repaired left knee felt so good on Monday night that he even ran for a touchdown against the Broncos. Twice.

4 days ago in Sports

Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years

A few minutes after Aaron Judge's first home run since May, the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

11 hours ago in Business, Local

PeaceHealth to lay off 150 WA employees, including 17 in Bellingham

The organization could announce more layoffs as it prepares to outsource its IT services in November.

11 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local

Ferndale schedules smoke test for sewer system

The smoke is non-toxic and odorless.

11 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Three more teens arrested in connection to Chelan Hills Fire

U.S. Marshals conducted joint arrests in Pierce County Thursday.

11 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Sauk Mountain Trail closed during search for missing hiker

The 78-year-old was last seen near the top of the trail wearing a yellow shirt and hat.

12 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Government, Local

Emergency training drill planned for Bellingham Int’l Airport

The FAA requires all airports to conduct this training every three years.

12 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Whatcom County Council members to hold Q&A in Point Roberts

It comes amid a push to incorporate more feedback from exclave communities at the federal level.

Entertainment News

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Whatcom Water Week, Taste of Ferndale, SunnylandFest, live music and more | Lifestyle Lookout

The weather looks like it's going to be spectacular in Whatcom County this weekend. Enjoy!

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Outdoors, Trending, We Are Whatcom

Robert Wilmore: Space Time enthusiast

What started as a need to share his genuine love of space, Space Time with Robert has grown into a regular event at Bellingham's parks, drawing in the summer upwards of 300 people interested in using a telescope to enthuse about the wonder of the cosmos.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.

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