Lifestyle

7 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Outdoors

We can all take some simple actions to help reduce chances of ozone formation | Sponsored

Breathing in ozone can cause a range of health problems, especially for children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.

22 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Lifestyle, Local

AG’s Office secures settlement over hidden hotel booking fees

Four websites were accused of "pre-checking" a box to add the extra fees on reservations.

22 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Lynden Heritage Museum launches fundraising campaign to stay open

Funding cuts, fire-related costs and rising expenses have forced the museum to reduce staff and hours amid its 50th anniversary

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin

Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."

2 days ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Nick Brown challenges planned significant energy rate increases

The office of the state Attorney General issued a testimony asking shareholders in Puget Sound Energy to pay more.

National

1 day ago in National

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

2 days ago in Government, Local, National, Trending, World

ACLU files federal claim over family’s detention in Blaine

The civil rights organization says the asylum-seeking family was subjected to extreme heat and unsafe conditions.

2 days ago in National

Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

5 days ago in National

Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US

Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.

National Sports

1 day ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

1 day ago in Sports

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

2 days ago in Sports

Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th

Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.

2 days ago in Sports

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.

2 days ago in Sports

Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL

Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

7 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Outdoors

We can all take some simple actions to help reduce chances of ozone formation | Sponsored

Breathing in ozone can cause a range of health problems, especially for children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.

21 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local

Improved staffing shortens emergency response times in Mount Vernon

A levy passed by voters is being credited for the improvements.

22 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Lifestyle, Local

AG’s Office secures settlement over hidden hotel booking fees

Four websites were accused of "pre-checking" a box to add the extra fees on reservations.

22 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Lynden Heritage Museum launches fundraising campaign to stay open

Funding cuts, fire-related costs and rising expenses have forced the museum to reduce staff and hours amid its 50th anniversary

24 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local

Ballot drop box locations in Whatcom County

Here are the current locations of ballot drop boxes according to the Whatcom County Auditor's Office.

1 day ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather

‘Extreme’ risk of dangerous fire conditions in central, eastern WA Saturday

High temperatures and strong winds could make existing wildfires spread unpredictably.

Entertainment News

22 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Lynden Heritage Museum launches fundraising campaign to stay open

Funding cuts, fire-related costs and rising expenses have forced the museum to reduce staff and hours amid its 50th anniversary

1 day ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Ethan Hunger breaks triathlon world record in food bank fundraiser

The Bellingham real estate agent says his annual endurance challenges have raised over $1 million over the past six years.

2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Ferndale Block Party, Sand Sculptures, Psych Rock Fest and more | Lifestyle Lookout

From Birch Bay to Ferndale to Bellingham, there is plenty to do in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

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