The Ultimate 12’s Rally on February 6th in Bellingham

Valentine's Day Flyaway to Friday Harbor

Lifestyle

6 hours ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local

Ferndale renames itself as “Hawkdale” in honor of Seahawks Super Bowl run

It comes amid a season where Seattle set a franchise record for regular season wins.

1 day ago in Features, Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Veterinary Expert

Why Pet Dental Health Matters More Than Most Whatcom County Owners Realize

Veterinary teams encourage Whatcom County pet owners to ask about dental health during routine wellness visits. Regular dental care helps reduce pain, protect overall health and allow pets to live longer, more comfortable lives.

2 days ago in Business, Community Events, Lifestyle, Local

North Cascades Bluegrass Festival announces cancelation

Among some of the reasons for the festival's cancellation, Tepper and Starr say that ticket sales from north of the border dropped significantly last year.

National

6 hours ago in National

Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota

The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.

1 day ago in National, Trending

‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

2 days ago in National

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

2 days ago in National

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

2 days ago in National

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

National Sports

6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

23 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee

Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics

Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

5 days ago in Sports

Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

19 hours ago in Government, Local

Washington state legislators introduce ‘millionaire’s tax’

Ferguson has pushed for the money that would come from a millionaire's tax to fund K-12 public education and supportive programs.

20 hours ago in Government, Local

Bellingham drivers licensing office to close for three weeks

Anyone in need of in-person services during the closure is being directed towards offices in Mount Vernon and Smokey Point.

23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local

Ferndale renames itself as “Hawkdale” in honor of Seahawks Super Bowl run

It comes amid a season where Seattle set a franchise record for regular season wins.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Two bills push for more supportive housing, limits camping bans in Washington

Both bills are scheduled for executive sessions with committee members this week.

2 days ago in Business, Community Events, Lifestyle, Local

North Cascades Bluegrass Festival announces cancelation

Among some of the reasons for the festival's cancellation, Tepper and Starr say that ticket sales from north of the border dropped significantly last year.

5 days ago in Crime, Local