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3 hours 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
2 days ago in Sports
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
3 days ago in Sports
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
18 hours ago in Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors
Burn ban for North Cascades National Park begins Monday
Campers can use gas or propane stoves, grills and lanterns but only if no flammable material is within three feet of the device.
19 hours ago in Community Events, Lifestyle, Local
Pieces of Bellingham Graffiti Rock to be distributed at Civic Stadium
Anyone who wants a piece needs to fill out a waiver in advance.
20 hours ago in Crime, Education, Local
Bellingham Public Schools settle school bus sexual assault lawsuit amid new allegations
The new lawsuit is against Blaine School District and Bellingham Public Schools.
21 hours ago in Crime, Dedicated To Service, Local
Blaine Police seek owners of stolen power tools
They're asking anyone in Blaine or Birch Bay that may have had their tools stolen before April 23 to contact them with proof of ownership.
21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Traffic
Repaving at Lake Padden may impact travel to park
Parkgoers are asked to use the Samish Way entrances to access Lake Padden during the construction period.
22 hours ago in Local, Traffic
Crash on I-5 south of Bellingham hospitalizes two, blocks freeway for hours
He didn't merge properly as he approached the construction zone at the N Lake Samish exit, crashing into a barrier and rolling his vehicle.
Entertainment News
3 hours 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!"
24 hours 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.
1 day 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.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.
