Lifestyle

19 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Weather

Fire weather advisories in effect for eastern Whatcom County

The warnings come as the air quality worsened throughout the entire county on Wednesday.

20 hours ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Voter-approved initiative to fund Whatcom County childcare program

Roughly 1,400 children are eligible for subsidies to help pay for childcare.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

2 days ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

WA raw pet food manufacturer the subject of Dept. of Justice food safety lawsuit

A complaint was filed after pathogenic bacteria was allegedly found in the company's products.

National

1 day ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

3 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

3 days ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

6 days ago in Crime, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, National, Outdoors, Trending

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

Farinacci, 37, is charged with starting the Old Trails fire, one of three blazes in the Spokane area that have burned more than 850 buildings, destroying whole neighborhoods and streets. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.

7 days ago in Business, National

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (WRUF-AM/FM) and Saga Communications, Inc. Announce Landmark Seven-Year Strategic Media Partnership

Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting.

National Sports

2 hours ago in Sports

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.

1 day ago in Sports

CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

2 days ago in Sports

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.

3 days ago in Sports

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves.

3 days ago in Sports

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error

Jacob Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics and surpassing the Baltimore Orioles' Mike Bordick, who went 110 games in 2002. Wilson last made an error on July 6, 2025, in a game against San Francisco.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

17 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local

Auditor’s Office reviewing hundreds of challenged ballots amid dead heat for state Senate

Michael Shepard leads Eamonn Collins by 20 votes after the updated tally Wednesday afternoon.

18 hours ago in Crime, Local

Lummi Nation man sentenced to five years in federal prison following “vicious” assault

Prosecutors say Mark Oreiro had a decades-long history of domestic violence convictions prior to the incident.

19 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Weather

Fire weather advisories in effect for eastern Whatcom County

The warnings come as the air quality worsened throughout the entire county on Wednesday.

20 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Judge dismisses charges against man accused of child rape at Bellingham hospital

He's been treated at Washington State Hospital since late June.

20 hours ago in Government, Local

Whatcom County appoints new director of planning and development

James Marks has 20 years of experience in similar roles, including director of planning at the Alaska Department of Transportation.

20 hours ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Voter-approved initiative to fund Whatcom County childcare program

Roughly 1,400 children are eligible for subsidies to help pay for childcare.

Entertainment News

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre

It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.

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