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7 hours ago in Sports
Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?
The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.
7 hours ago in Sports
Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars
Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
3 days 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.
5 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.
6 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.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
42 minutes ago in Business, Crime, Local, Traffic
Skagit County restaurant struck by car
The restaurant reopened on Sunday.
1 hour ago in Local, National, Traffic, World
Diesel prices reach all-time record in Whatcom County
They also set records at the state and national level, while the price of regular gas has remained stable over the past week.
2 hours ago in Local, Outdoors, Trending
Second hiker found dead on trail in Skagit County
The recovery operation was conducted less than 24 hours after another hiker's body was found off the same trail.
3 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending
Man arrested in connection to Skagit County robbery
A second suspect has not yet been located.
Car crash caused by medical issue kills Sumas man
The driver was the only person in the car at the time.
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.
Entertainment News
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
3 days 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.
4 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!
5 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.
5 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.
