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3 hours 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.
3 hours 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.
20 hours 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.
2 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.
2 days ago in Sports
Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft
The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
19 hours ago in Government, Local
Whatcom County Council holds dual public hearings on land use moratorium, fireworks
Additional discussions will be scheduled at a later date for the proposed fireworks law changes.
19 hours ago in Government, Local
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen introduces legislation focusing on Point Roberts
The US has two exclaves that can only be accessed by crossing the border into Canada.
20 hours ago in Business, Local
Bellingham tourism grants accepting applications
Prior grants have been used to help fund events like Ski to Sea and April Brews' Day.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match in Seattle
It's unclear whether Iran's upcoming opponent, Egypt, will also be allowed to arrive in Seattle two days early.
1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Weather forces changes to Jam on the River in Ferndale
Jam on the River runs from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
2 days ago in Farm, Government, Local
Whatcom County farms part of plan to increase farmland preservation
The grant program gives funding so development rights can be bought, offering the opportunity for farming in the future.
Entertainment News
3 hours 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.
3 hours 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.
20 hours 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.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match in Seattle
It's unclear whether Iran's upcoming opponent, Egypt, will also be allowed to arrive in Seattle two days early.
1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Weather forces changes to Jam on the River in Ferndale
Jam on the River runs from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
