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14 hours ago in Sports
New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
2 days ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.
2 days ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs
Tarik Skubal was booed during his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night. No big deal, he said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner actually enjoyed the chilly reception.
3 days ago in Sports
Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes
After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.
3 days ago in Sports
Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
4 hours ago in Farm, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Weather
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by spring freeze
Small businesses, private nonprofits and faith-based organizations from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.
4 hours ago in Crime, Government, Local
Law enforcement officials in fire-impacted zones push for grounding drones
DNR says unauthorized drones have forced firefighters to suspend flying aircraft to fight the blazes. The FBI has partnered with Spokane and King County officers to enforce the no-fly zone.
Bellingham translator accused of stealing thousands from employer
Investigators say the man withdrew money and cashed fraudulent checks using his boss's bank account information.
5 hours ago in Business, Local
Unique Blaine cafe to close upon owners’ retirement
Customers are encouraged to stop in, especially if they have a spare gift card lying around.
6 hours ago in Local, Trending
Birch Bay Waterslides agrees to $4 million settlement in injury lawsuit
A Skagit County man suffered a severe leg injury at the park in August 2023.
6 hours ago in Government, Local, Traffic
Public hearings to cover eminent land domain, grant spending
The Whatcom County Council will discuss both topics at their Aug. 11 meeting.
Entertainment News
10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Skagit County Fair, mountain biking, outdoor cinema, live music and more | Lifestyle Lookout
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wildfire smoke is clearing out of our area just in time to enjoy a gorgeous weekend.…
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night
New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’
Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.
