Lifestyle

19 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Trending, Weather

Outlook for first November weekend predicts stormy weather

Puget Sound Energy put a statement alerting customers that ongoing strong weather systems may impact power lines over the next few weeks.

2 days ago in Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Weather

Burn ban canceled, wind advisory issued for western Whatcom, Skagit counties

The NWS is also predicting an atmospheric river will form next week.

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

Mountain films, jazz dance night, quilt show, Nordic Fest and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

There are a bunch of fun events happening indoors this weekend and we have them all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

5 unique Thanksgiving main dishes to make on the grill

Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on unique Thanksgiving grilling recipes from Wildfire Outdoor Living, featuring dishes like Five-Spice Rotisserie Pork and Blackened Tri-Tip.

National

20 hours ago in Crime, Local, National, Trending

Alleged killer of Montana deputy from Bellingham dies in custody

Matthew Dye is accused of shooting and killing Squalicum graduate Ryan Terpsma during a response in Montana.

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

Bellingham awarded federal grant to speed emergency response, improve traffic safety

Funding will modernize traffic systems to help first responders move through the city faster and reduce crashes at intersections.

3 days ago in National

What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?

Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.

3 days ago in Elections, Local, National, Photos, Trending

Election night in images | Photos

See images from Whatcom County's big night for election night 2026.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

National Sports

1 day ago in Sports

Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs

NFL owners have been more patient this season. At least one coach was fired by Week 9 in each year since 2022 but there haven't been any dismissals so far. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, though. Several coaches could be in trouble if they don't turn things around quickly.

1 day ago in Sports

Jaguars thrash the depleted Ravens 33-10 for their 5th win in 6 games

With their top two quarterbacks injured, the Baltimore Ravens were prepared to use any trick necessary in their attempt to keep the game competitive against Jacksonville. That included snapping the ball directly to Derrick Henry on quite a few occasions.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.

3 days ago in Sports

Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says

Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is heading from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

3 days ago in Sports

Zverev’s tenure as No. 1 begins with ‘bad’ loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out

Alexander Zverev's tenure as the No. 1 in men's tennis started with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

18 hours ago in Farm, Health and Wellness, Local, Trending

Bird flu detected in Pierce County poultry facility

This marks the first instance of a commercial flock reporting an infection.

18 hours ago in Government, Local, Traffic, Trending

Department of Licensing reopens Mount Vernon office

The office is currently only accepting walk-ins, with appointments to be made available in the coming weeks.

18 hours ago in Business, Government, Local, Traffic, Trending

Whatcom County Council to hold public hearings on parking restrictions, power capacity

Residents have complained about visibility issues when turning onto a particular county road.

19 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Trending, Weather

Outlook for first November weekend predicts stormy weather

Puget Sound Energy put a statement alerting customers that ongoing strong weather systems may impact power lines over the next few weeks.

19 hours ago in Crime, Education, Local, Trending

Former BPS employee pleads not guilty to child rape

Russ Robinson is accused of sexually assaulting a student while he was a wrestling coach at Squalicum High School.

20 hours ago in Crime, Local, National, Trending

Alleged killer of Montana deputy from Bellingham dies in custody

Matthew Dye is accused of shooting and killing Squalicum graduate Ryan Terpsma during a response in Montana.

Entertainment News

1 day ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

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

Mountain films, jazz dance night, quilt show, Nordic Fest and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

There are a bunch of fun events happening indoors this weekend and we have them all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

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