Lifestyle

1 hour ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports

2026 World Cup events announced in Bellingham

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In addition to watch parties, 15 local businesses were selected as designated fan zone venues.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

7 hours ago in Community Events, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

City of Bellingham unveils new park in Birchwood neighborhood

The property was purchased by the city using funding from the Greenways Levy and officially opened to the public on Friday, Feb. 6. 

1 day ago in Community Events, Features, Lifestyle

CONTRIBUTED: Learn more about the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Community Academy

If you can’t sign up for Community Academy this year, you can still become better acquainted with the work (and the people doing the work) via the WCSO Spotlight on Service series.

National

5 hours ago in National

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in "days, not weeks and months," based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.

5 hours ago in National

FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch

Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what looked like a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.

1 day ago in National

Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.

4 days ago in Crime, Local, National

Skagit County man convicted of threatening to kill Congress members

The man will spend six months in prison.

4 days ago in Crime, Local, National

Afghan national from Bellingham pleads not guilty to National Guard shooting

Prosecutors claim he drove across the country in order to carry out the shooting on Nov. 26.

National Sports

5 hours ago in Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract

For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. All the way back to Motown.

5 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.

11 hours ago in Sports

Injured Warriors star Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injury

Stephen Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles because of his troublesome right knee that sidelined the Golden State Warriors star for a fourth straight game Monday night against Memphis.

11 hours ago in Sports

Four players ejected after Pistons and Hornets tussle in physical game won by Detroit

A fight between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, resulted in four player ejections.

11 hours ago in Sports

Raedler and Huber of Austria win team combined at the Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin is 4th

Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber of Austria won gold in the new team combined event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday when Mikaela Shiffrin surprisingly crossed fourth after wasting a first-run lead by teammate Breezy Johnson.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

1 hour ago in Government, Local

Blaine construction company awarded $12.7 million contract for new Bellingham dispatch center

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The new building will be built on the site of the aging current facility in Bellingham's Sunnyland neighborhood. 

1 hour ago in Crime, Local

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of new phone scammers

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If you think you got a call from these types of scammers, hang up and contact the Sheriff's Office non-emergency line. 

1 hour ago in Crime, Local

Canadian officials announce largest-ever drug seizure at Sumas border crossing

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Border officers arrested foreign national who's accused of using a commercial vehicle to transport the drugs.

1 hour ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports

2026 World Cup events announced in Bellingham

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In addition to watch parties, 15 local businesses were selected as designated fan zone venues.

1 hour ago in Local

Winter weather shelters open this week in Whatcom County

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WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Cooler temperatures have prompted local warming shelters to open their doors for the next few…

2 hours ago in Government, Local

DVSAS, Bellingham Central Library among beneficiaries of federal funding package

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The recently passed package includes more than $10 million for infrastructure projects in northwest Washington.

Entertainment News

1 hour ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports

2026 World Cup events announced in Bellingham

Fresh

In addition to watch parties, 15 local businesses were selected as designated fan zone venues.

12 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show sparks global streaming surge, Apple Music data shows

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance translated into an immediate surge in global listening, with new data from Apple Music showing sharp gains across streaming charts, playlists and music discovery platforms in the hours following the show.

12 hours ago in Entertainment

Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause

A Los Angeles County death certificate issued Monday lists the pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs, as the immediate cause of the actor's Jan. 30 death at age 71. Rectal cancer was the long-term cause.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Seahawks win second-ever Super Bowl behind monster game from ‘Dark Side’ defense

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Kenneth Walker III won MVP, while Seattle’s defense backed him with 6 sacks and 2 interceptions.

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