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3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports, Photos, Professional, Sports, The Zone

PHOTOS: The Ultimate 12’s Rally at Civic Field in Bellingham

Fans gathered at Civic Field on Feb. 6 for an all-out rally in support of the Seattle Seahawks playing in this year's Super Bowl. 

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

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

Lifestyle Lookout: Super Bowl weekend and a whole lot more

Check out this list of events and activities in our community this weekend.

5 days ago in Community Events, Education, Environmental, Farm, Features, Lifestyle, Outdoors, Photos, We Are Whatcom

Brian Kerkvliet: Co-founder of Salish Seed Guild

The Salish Seed Guild works to promote biodiversity and sustainable agriculture in Whatcom County. One of the founders, Brian Kerkvliet, takes his efforts as a biodynamic homesteader seriously as he helps to educate the local gardeners in the Cascade bioregion.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

National

6 hours 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.

3 days ago in Crime, Local, National

Skagit County man convicted of threatening to kill Congress members

The man will spend six months in prison.

3 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.

4 days ago in National

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

For much of two decades, police, FBI agents and prosecutors investigated allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls. Now, the Justice Department has released much of what they found to the public.

4 days ago in National

No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper

There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's message to her 84-year-old mother's kidnapper.

National Sports

7 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

The "Dark Side" defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.

7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital

Lindsey Vonn's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41, on a rebuilt right knee and a badly injured left knee, ended Sunday in a frightening crash that left her with a broken leg and saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second time in nine days.

3 days ago in Sports

Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico’s WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage and Javy Báez for a positive 2023 marijuana test, while defending champion Japan entered a top group Thursday led by World Series champions Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

3 days ago in Sports

Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season.

3 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

2 hours ago in Education, Local

Bellingham School District admits liability in lawsuit over sexual assaults on school bus

A jury trial will now determine what damages the district owes to the student and his family.

18 hours 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.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports, Photos, Professional, Sports, The Zone

PHOTOS: The Ultimate 12’s Rally at Civic Field in Bellingham

Fans gathered at Civic Field on Feb. 6 for an all-out rally in support of the Seattle Seahawks playing in this year's Super Bowl. 

3 days ago in Environmental, Government, Local

Petition to remove claimants from Nooksack River adjudication process rejected

Court documents state that the petition was initially filed by a group of Sumas residents in 2024. 

3 days ago in Crime, Local, National

Skagit County man convicted of threatening to kill Congress members

The man will spend six months in prison.

3 days ago in Local, Traffic

UPDATE: Mount Baker Highway reopens after five-day closure

Alternating traffic patterns will still be in place near milepost 41 through 43 as crews finish work on the embankment and pavement.

Entertainment News

7 hours 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.

18 hours 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.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports, Photos, Professional, Sports, The Zone

PHOTOS: The Ultimate 12’s Rally at Civic Field in Bellingham

Fans gathered at Civic Field on Feb. 6 for an all-out rally in support of the Seattle Seahawks playing in this year's Super Bowl. 

4 days ago in Entertainment

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.

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