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2 hours 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.
2 hours 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.
1 day ago in Sports
Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon
Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
4 days ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
8 minutes ago in Dedicated To Service, Government, Health and Wellness, Local
AG Nick Brown joins coalition to combat new Medicaid work requirements
The coalition has filed a lawsuit in response to federal changes that would restrict healthcare access.
17 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending
Bellingham man accused of intentionally setting fire to his Barkley Village apartment
Witnesses extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived, no one was injured.
17 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Outdoors, Trending
South Whatcom Fire Authority to limit emergency response outside jurisdiction
Response times could rise around Lake Whatcom, Lookout Mountain, Chuckanut Mountain and parts of Galbraith Mountain.
20 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local
Affordable housing development opens for families near Bellis Fair Mall
Additional housing for seniors will be available when Phase 2 of the project ends in spring 2027.
20 hours ago in Government, Local
New state laws taking effect July 1
Changes to some state tax codes and a boost to some retirement accounts are among the new measures.
21 hours ago in Business, Elections, Local, Trending
Signatures submitted for rental price fixing initiative in Bellingham
If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.
Entertainment News
2 hours ago in Entertainment
A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match
Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.
4 days ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional
CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
5 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: Cirque Italia, Jam on the River, Tractor Pulls and live music
There are a bunch of fun events this weekend for folks who aren’t obsessed with soccer. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
