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3 hours ago in Lifestyle
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
3 hours ago in Lifestyle
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.
18 hours ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
WA raw pet food manufacturer the subject of Dept. of Justice food safety lawsuit
A complaint was filed after pathogenic bacteria was allegedly found in the company's products.
18 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local
City council moves forward with new protections for renters in Bellingham
One of the changes aims to close a loophole that gives tenants less time to accept rent hikes.
20 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending
Bellingham City Council gives final approval to permanently remove parking minimums
Minimum parking requirements for new developments have been suspended since January 2025.
National
3 hours ago in National, Trending
Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
2 days ago in National, Trending
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
2 days ago in National
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
5 days ago in Crime, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, National, Outdoors, Trending
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
Farinacci, 37, is charged with starting the Old Trails fire, one of three blazes in the Spokane area that have burned more than 850 buildings, destroying whole neighborhoods and streets. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.
6 days ago in Business, National
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (WRUF-AM/FM) and Saga Communications, Inc. Announce Landmark Seven-Year Strategic Media Partnership
Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting.
National Sports
3 hours ago in Sports
CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future
CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
1 day ago in Sports
LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.
2 days ago in Sports
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves.
2 days ago in Sports
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error
Jacob Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics and surpassing the Baltimore Orioles' Mike Bordick, who went 110 games in 2002. Wilson last made an error on July 6, 2025, in a game against San Francisco.
2 days ago in Sports
Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women’s gymnastics title
Hezly Rivera listened more than she talked two summers ago in Paris when she was the "wait, who?" member of the star-laden U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team. Those days are over. Long over.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
Birch Bay man in custody after shooting injures adult, 2-year-old
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office says both victims suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
18 hours ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
WA raw pet food manufacturer the subject of Dept. of Justice food safety lawsuit
A complaint was filed after pathogenic bacteria was allegedly found in the company's products.
18 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local
City council moves forward with new protections for renters in Bellingham
One of the changes aims to close a loophole that gives tenants less time to accept rent hikes.
Convicted sex offender arrested after admitting to relationship with juvenile
The 47-year-old suspect had been on supervised release following an arrest in Whatcom County.
20 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending
Bellingham City Council gives final approval to permanently remove parking minimums
Minimum parking requirements for new developments have been suspended since January 2025.
21 hours ago in Environmental, Local, Traffic
Full closure of Hwy 9 near Mount Vernon starts Wednesday
Crews will be installing a new fish-passable culvert.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure
Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’
Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre
It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.
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