Lifestyle

18 hours ago in Business, Features, Lifestyle, Photos, We Are Whatcom

Alexarc Mastema: Maniac Roasting

Local coffee roaster Alexarc Mastema of Maniac Roasting has worked in the coffee industry for over 30 years, calling Bellingham home for most of that time. The former co-owner of The Black Drop roasts up beans for local shops and online customers, creating strange brews in the PNW.

18 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Veterinary Expert

More Time Outside Means More Risks: Spring Safety Tips for Pets

April brings longer days and warmer temperatures to Whatcom County, prompting many pet owners to spend more time outdoors with…

19 hours ago in Features, Heating and AC Expert, Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising

Spring Energy Savings: Simple HVAC Adjustments That Lower Utility Bills

April is a transition month for homeowners in Whatcom County, bringing milder temperatures, longer days and an opportunity to reduce…

1 day ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Allegiant to continue service at Bellingham International Airport amid crew base closure

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Changes are on the horizon for some airline staff at Bellingham International Airport. The Port of…

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

Hovander Park in Ferndale reopens after second flood-related closure

Parkgoers are urged to respect any closure signs and to stay out of work areas. 

National

24 hours ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

6 days ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

1 week ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

1 week ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

National Sports

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

1 week ago in Sports

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

1 week ago in Sports

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

1 week ago in Sports

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

19 hours ago in Local

PSE rate increases on the horizon for Whatcom County residents

Natural gas customers will see a slight drop in their monthly bills under the rates effective May 1. 

19 hours ago in Local

New bike lockers added to Bellingham airport and Fairhaven Station

The weather-protected lockers cost five cents per hour for the first ten days

19 hours ago in Crime, Local

Bellingham man sentenced for stabbing former roommate near downtown

A second attacker was sentenced in November.

21 hours ago in Education, Local

Bellingham Public Schools to cut roughly 60 positions, won’t close elementary schools in 2026

The district says it's facing a $7.5 million budget deficit for the next school year.

22 hours ago in Education, Local

Bellingham Public Schools outlines change due to declining enrollment

My Bellingham Now previously reported that the district considered consolidating some elementary schools in an effort to save money, but those changes likely won't occur within the next academic year. 

1 day ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Allegiant to continue service at Bellingham International Airport amid crew base closure

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Changes are on the horizon for some airline staff at Bellingham International Airport. The Port of…

Entertainment News

24 hours ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

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