Lifestyle

1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Bellingham Beer Week returns, April Brews Day scheduled for April 18

The festivities kick off with a party at Wander Brewing on Friday, April 10 before a series of events throughout 14 participating breweries in Bellingham.

2 days ago in Education, Government, Lifestyle, Local

State shuts down funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

United Way of Whatcom County says it will have to find new funding sources to continue offering the program.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

5 days ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Pest Control Expert

Preventing Spring Pest Infestations Before They Start

By taking proactive steps in April, Whatcom County homeowners can reduce the risk of infestations, protect their property and enjoy a more pest-free spring and summer.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Northwest Clean Air Agency 

Time to get ready for the coming wildfire season

Signs are pointing to severe wildfire season this summer. “Despite receiving near-normal precipitation over the winter, record-warm temperatures forced much…

National

14 hours ago in National

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.

15 hours ago in National

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

15 hours ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

5 days ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

5 days ago in National, Trending

The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

National Sports

7 hours ago in Sports

Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season

Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W NBA on NBC growing up and now she'll be part of the network's broadcasts of the league.

14 hours ago in Sports

Back in Ann Arbor, Dusty May tells jubilant Michigan fans: ‘This trophy is yours’

Top-ranked Michigan returned to campus as national champions on Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours."

14 hours ago in Sports

Fernando Mendoza to watch the NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says

Fernando Mendoza, expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, will watch the NFL draft with family and friends in Miami, someone with knowledge of the quarterback's plans said Tuesday.

14 hours ago in Sports

Avalanche clinch top spot in Western Conference and shift focus to bigger goals

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar isn't ready to plan any parades just yet. Moments after the Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference, Bednar was already focusing on the next step toward the ultimate goal of a Stanley Cup.

2 days ago in Sports

The NBA’s stretch run has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s happening

A busy 10-game NBA slate awaits on Tuesday, and some clarity might come in terms of who'll end up seeded where.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

4 hours ago in Business, Local

Whatcom County housing market slows down in first quarter of 2026

Data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service show fewer homes sold, and those that did took longer to find buyers.

4 hours ago in Crime, Local

Bellingham woman convicted of killing transient man

The 67-year-old will spend the next 23 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of second-degree murder.

5 hours ago in Local

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center awarded $10 million donation

The funds will go towards current projects, like the Peter Paulsen Pavilion, and future needs for the medical center.

5 hours ago in Government, Local

Ferndale Police partner with nonprofit to offer community assistance funds

Officers will carry preloaded debit cards they can give to people for urgent, short-term needs.

5 hours ago in Community Events, Health and Wellness, Local

Local medical providers seek blood donors in Whatcom County

It's asking the community to help out during a pair of upcoming blood drives next week.

5 hours ago in Crime, Local

Local police conduct extra patrols for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The majority of law enforcement agencies in Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties will be participating in the patrol as part of a statewide effort.

Entertainment News

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest

Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau's caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul can’t have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules

Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," cannot spend unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son due to a history of volatile behavior directed at the boy's father while kids were present, a Utah court commissioner ruled Tuesday.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says

The rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and was in stable condition, a spokesperson said Tuesday.

1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Bellingham Beer Week returns, April Brews Day scheduled for April 18

The festivities kick off with a party at Wander Brewing on Friday, April 10 before a series of events throughout 14 participating breweries in Bellingham.

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