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15 hours ago in Sports
Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.
21 hours ago in Sports
Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015
Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.
21 hours ago in Sports
NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.
2 days ago in Sports
Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead
Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.
3 days ago in Sports
Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
11 hours ago in Government, Local
Whatcom County Council votes unanimously to create Lummi Island ferry district
It would allow the county to collect a tax from unincorporated residents to fund the Whatcom Chief's maintenance and operation.
11 hours ago in Business, Local
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate ticks up in February
The state is still seeing its highest rates in five years amid a tough job market.
11 hours ago in Government, Local
Whatcom County nears initial budget for new jail
The county council voted to preliminarily approve the budget Tuesday night following three hours of public comment.
11 hours ago in Local
Northbound I-5 lane to close overnight this weekend for roadwork
The closure timeline is subject to change if weather impacts the concrete curing process.
12 hours ago in Government, Local
Port of Bellingham approves Tiffany DeSimone as new executive director
DeSimone has served as interim director since the Port parted ways with former director Rob Fix last summer.
12 hours ago in Education, Government, Local
Levy to fund public school upgrades fails to pass in Lynden
Current tallies show about 33% of eligible voters cast their ballot in this special election.
Entertainment News
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Josh O’Connor usually hates watching his movies for the first time. ‘Disclosure Day’ was different
Josh O'Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like "the director of every child's imagination." The British actor may not have grown up in a moviegoing family, but he was still very aware the Spielberg thing as a '90s kid. It's just in our psyche, O'Connor told The Associated Press in a recent interview.
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Rachel Zegler to take her ‘Evita’ to Broadway in spring 2027
Fresh off her triumphant turn in London as Eva Perón, Rachel Zegler is taking her Argentine first lady to Broadway.
12 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Portal Container Village on Bellingham waterfront set to open on May 1
The waterfront site will host local vendors, activities and several major events during the summer.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.
