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11 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Bellingham approves code change aimed at expanding affordable housing

A new incentive will exempt some city-funded projects from most zoning and land use rules.

12 hours ago in Crime, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Bellingham moves forward with ban on kratom sales

Councilmembers lamented the lack of state and federal regulations surrounding the over-the-counter drug.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

4 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Bellingham lifts total burn ban

Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.

4 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local, National

25 years later: The Pacific Northwest unites at the border to remember 9/11 | Contributed

A memorial at Peace Arch Park brought together military members, first responders, local officials and community members to remember the events from 25 years ago.

National

1 day ago in Elections, Government, Local, National, Trending

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.

1 day ago in Crime, Local, National, Trending

Sedro-Woolley Police arrest woman in connection to multi-state fraud investigation

The scheme reportedly robbed an elderly resident of more than $1 million.

4 days ago in Government, Local, National

Lake Whatcom retrofitting project receives FEMA funding

Over $2 million dollars is being sent to the project after Hazard Mitigation Grant funding was approved.

4 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local, National

25 years later: The Pacific Northwest unites at the border to remember 9/11 | Contributed

A memorial at Peace Arch Park brought together military members, first responders, local officials and community members to remember the events from 25 years ago.

5 days ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

National Sports

11 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

19 hours ago in Sports

Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos

Patrick Mahomes' surgically repaired left knee felt so good on Monday night that he even ran for a touchdown against the Broncos. Twice.

19 hours ago in Sports

Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years

A few minutes after Aaron Judge's first home run since May, the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years.

19 hours ago in Sports

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

Winners of the four majors and The Players Championship will get the same rewards as winners of the elite Championship Series events under a new competition model the PGA Tour released Tuesday as it moves toward two divisions in 2028.

2 days ago in Sports

US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title

The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

8 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Trending

Home fire south of Everson sends one to hospital

Whatcom Fire District 1 says that there was work being done on the home when the fire started.

9 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Two more suspects arrested in connection to Birch Bay shooting

One person was shot in the leg during the Labor Day Weekend incident.

11 hours ago in Business, Government, Local, Traffic

Utility work in Bellingham could bring nighttime noise near Sehome neighborhood

The Samish Utility Replacements project is expected to begin in October and last through May 2027.

11 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Bellingham approves code change aimed at expanding affordable housing

A new incentive will exempt some city-funded projects from most zoning and land use rules.

12 hours ago in Crime, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Bellingham moves forward with ban on kratom sales

Councilmembers lamented the lack of state and federal regulations surrounding the over-the-counter drug.

14 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Lynnwood man arrested after Lynden resident loses $60K in online scam

Police say the suspect posed as a federal agent to collect cash and gift cards from the victim.

Entertainment News

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama

A "Widow's Bay" wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined ’70s glamour, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died Monday. He was 87.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive

The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.

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