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3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Pest Control Expert

Odorous house ants emerge in May as warmer weather arrives in Whatcom County

As temperatures rise in May, many Whatcom County homeowners notice an uptick in odorous house ants, commonly known as sugar…

4 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout

Lifestyle Lookout: Star Wars at Mount Baker Theatre, Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival and more this weekend

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – If sunshine on your shoulders makes you happy, you are in luck. The weather looks…

4 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Northwest Tune-Up announces music lineup for 2026 festival

Acts coming to the main stage include Hippie Sabotage, Souls of Mischief, Dirtwire, Sierra Hull and Delhi 2 Dublin among others.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you

5 days 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.

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3 days ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

5 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

5 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

7 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

1 week ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

National Sports

9 minutes ago in Sports

Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial

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Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

11 minutes ago in Sports

Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

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Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.

14 minutes ago in Sports

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

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Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

3 days ago in Sports

Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.

3 days ago in Sports

Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months

Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, she gave the Indiana Fever and fans a scare Thursday night.

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1 hour ago in Local, Traffic, Trending

Deming man killed in crash near Van Zandt

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WSP's preliminary investigation determined the accident was caused by a failure to yield right of way.

3 days ago in Local

Expect delays on northbound I-5 this weekend as roadwork continues

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Warmer weather means more maintenance on our major roadways. WSDOT is reminding drivers of a full-day…

3 days ago in Crime, Local

Ferndale officer on leave after fatal shooting of attempted homicide suspect

The officer was placed on leave in accordance with department policy as an independent investigation continues.

4 days ago in Local

Gas prices reach record high in Bellingham

Washington is still sitting roughly $1.20 over the national average.

4 days ago in Environmental, Government, Local

Whatcom County to conduct environmental review of proposed gravel mine near Sumas

The county is taking public feedback on the proposal through May 29.

4 days ago in Local, Weather

Bellingham forecasted to see above average temperatures this weekend

Remember to not leave people or animals in hot cars and our local water bodies will have still cold temps if you do decide to recreate aquatically.

Entertainment News

17 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

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From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman to Venus Williams will fashionably ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps and exhibit their creative interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is art."

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert

Foo Fighters announced two surprise shows Wednesday: one at Irving Plaza on Thursday and another at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday in New Jersey. Tickets were priced at $30, limited to two per purchaser and available only on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Thursday at each venue.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet (30 meters) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child.

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