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Here are the rules for letting off fireworks legally this 4th of July in Whatcom

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Fireworks are still banned in Bellingham city limits, but other municipalities have their own rules.

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Keeping your business comfortable for customers and you this July

It may be worth it to evaluate the efficiency of your HVAC equipment if you feel like you just can't cool down without breaking the bank.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Outdoors, Weather

Avoid breathing fireworks smoke when celebrating the Fourth of July

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – July marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States of America, and chances are good that…

19 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

WA Cares Fund benefits available on July 1 for long-term care support

Most workers in Washington have been paying 0.58% of their paychecks into the fund since 2023.

20 hours ago in Business, Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Professional, Traffic, Trending, World

Bellingham hosting watch parties for US knockout match Wednesday

The official Fan Zone watch party at the waterfront starts at 1 p.m. with a Seattle-hosted match before the U.S. plays at 5.

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Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

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Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

20 hours ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

5 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic

Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

National Sports

20 hours ago in Sports

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

20 hours ago in Sports

Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles

Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

20 hours ago in Sports

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.

1 day ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

1 day ago in Sports

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

14 minutes ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Here are the rules for letting off fireworks legally this 4th of July in Whatcom

Fresh

Fireworks are still banned in Bellingham city limits, but other municipalities have their own rules.

4 hours ago in Business, Health and Wellness, Heating and AC Expert, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising

Keeping your business comfortable for customers and you this July

It may be worth it to evaluate the efficiency of your HVAC equipment if you feel like you just can't cool down without breaking the bank.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Outdoors, Weather

Avoid breathing fireworks smoke when celebrating the Fourth of July

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – July marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States of America, and chances are good that…

18 hours ago in Local, Traffic, Trending

Washington’s gas tax to rise 2% starting July 1

Drivers in the state will now pay about 75 cents per gallon in state and federal taxes.

19 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

WA Cares Fund benefits available on July 1 for long-term care support

Most workers in Washington have been paying 0.58% of their paychecks into the fund since 2023.

Entertainment News

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.

14 minutes ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Here are the rules for letting off fireworks legally this 4th of July in Whatcom

Fresh

Fireworks are still banned in Bellingham city limits, but other municipalities have their own rules.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Outdoors, Weather

Avoid breathing fireworks smoke when celebrating the Fourth of July

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – July marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States of America, and chances are good that…

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute

Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman

Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."

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