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4 hours ago in Sports
US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title
The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.
4 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season
Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.
3 days ago in Sports
High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season
Sam Darnold played just five snaps. A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a while. De'Zhaun Stribling was carted off the field. High-profile injuries are adding up just two games into the NFL season. It's not even Sunday yet.
4 days ago in Sports
Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for US and not against each other
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
2 days ago in Government, Local, National
Lake Whatcom retrofitting project receives FEMA funding
Over $2 million dollars is being sent to the project after Hazard Mitigation Grant funding was approved.
3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending
Bellingham lifts total burn ban
Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.
3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Elections, Government, Local
Public health professional appointed Skagit County coroner
Commissioners voted to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Coroner Hayley Thompson.
3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local, National
25 years later: The Pacific Northwest unites at the border to remember 9/11 | Contributed
A memorial at Peace Arch Park brought together military members, first responders, local officials and community members to remember the events from 25 years ago.
3 days ago in Education, Local
Washington students could see new path to graduation under new proposal
The proposal would expand student options while focusing on career readiness, financial education and life skills.
3 days ago in Government, Local, Traffic
Paid street parking to expand in Bellingham
City officials say that the boost in parking revenue will get reinvested back into downtown businesses and the programs supporting them.
Entertainment News
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive
The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.
3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending
Bellingham lifts total burn ban
Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic
Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30
The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.
