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2 hours ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

3 days ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional

CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?

Storefront adorned with large hanging soccer-ball balloons, flags in the window, and people seated outside under leafy trees.

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic

Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

3 days ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Ecology issues asbestos reminder near Sumas Mountain

Aerial map of the Swift Creek watershed near Nooksack, showing floodplain in light blue and a large orange-yellow area to the east.

Recreationists are urged not to disturb any creek beds or sediment piles in the area.

4 days ago in Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Burn ban for North Cascades National Park begins Monday

Open hillside meadow with purple wildflowers in the foreground, dense evergreen forest on a sunlit slope, and a blue sky with white clouds above.

Campers can use gas or propane stoves, grills and lanterns but only if no flammable material is within three feet of the device.

National

3 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic

Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

3 days ago in Elections, Government, Local, National

Judge rules in favor of WA, blocks Trump administration from tightening mail-in voting

The president's executive order requiring states to provide voter registration lists to the federal government was ruled unconstitutional.

3 days ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local, National, World

Washington links carbon market with California, Quebec

The agreement will set new precedents for greenhouse gas reductions and investments in clean energy among businesses across the three jurisdictions.

4 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

National Sports

2 hours ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

3 days ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

4 days ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

4 days ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Outdoors

Hiker rescued on Mount Larrabee following over 100-foot fall

Rescue crews had until sunset to find the group due to their remote location.

3 days ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional

CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.

3 days ago in Local, Traffic

James Street closure in King Mountain extended through July 10

Road construction in a rural area with a long wooden formwork trench and workers installing materials under a blue sky.

Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.

3 days ago in Local, Traffic

Lane reductions expected due to paving in Sumas

A few stretches of Hwy 9 need dry weather for the paving work to be completed.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic

Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Local, Traffic

Fish passage work beginning on Hwy 9 in Skagit County

Excavator bucket digging into soil at a construction site with an orange safety barrier in the foreground.

One detour route could add up to 25 miles for some commutes.

Entertainment News

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

3 days ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional

CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

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

Lifestyle Lookout: Cirque Italia, Jam on the River, Tractor Pulls and live music

There are a bunch of fun events this weekend for folks who aren’t obsessed with soccer. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.