Lifestyle

1 day ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Pest Control Expert

Preventing Spring Pest Infestations Before They Start

By taking proactive steps in April, Whatcom County homeowners can reduce the risk of infestations, protect their property and enjoy a more pest-free spring and summer.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Northwest Clean Air Agency 

Time to get ready for the coming wildfire season

Signs are pointing to severe wildfire season this summer. “Despite receiving near-normal precipitation over the winter, record-warm temperatures forced much…

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

Lifestyle Lookout: Easter events in Bellingham and surrounding areas this weekend

From Bellis Fair Mall to Mt. Baker to downtown Bellingham, check out these Easter weekend events.

3 days ago in Business, Features, Lifestyle, Photos, We Are Whatcom

Alexarc Mastema: Maniac Roasting

Local coffee roaster Alexarc Mastema of Maniac Roasting has worked in the coffee industry for over 30 years, calling Bellingham home for most of that time. The former co-owner of The Black Drop roasts up beans for local shops and online customers, creating strange brews in the PNW.

3 days ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Veterinary Expert

More Time Outside Means More Risks: Spring Safety Tips for Pets

April brings longer days and warmer temperatures to Whatcom County, prompting many pet owners to spend more time outdoors with…

National

1 day ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

1 day ago in National, Trending

The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

3 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

1 week ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

National Sports

1 day ago in Sports

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

1 week ago in Sports

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

1 week ago in Sports

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

6 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Lane reduction set on I-5 near Alger overnight on April 6

Crews will be constructing temporary lane crossovers in preparation for fish passage work later this spring.

20 hours ago in Crime, Local

Eight more canine carcasses found on Skagit County beach

The total now stands at 21 bodies in the span of a week, with the specific type of canines still unclear.

20 hours ago in Business, Local

Washington’s unemployment rate remains at highest since 2021 in January jobs report

The state hadn't published unemployment data since late January due to delays stemming from last year's federal government shutdown.

21 hours ago in Local, Traffic

City of Bellingham announces interactive projects map ahead of construction season

Construction is starting to pick up with the arrival of spring in everywhere from neighborhood streets to high-traffic corridors.

2 days ago in Government, Local

State workers now able to view contributions to WA Cares Fund

Applications to access the benefits will open in mid-May and the benefits will become available in June.

2 days ago in Business, Government, Local

Alta Gas mishandles expansion of Cherry Point operation, per Whatcom County Hearing Examiner

Hearing examiner documents state these projects were not permitted and the county's issuance of a Mitigation Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) needs to remand.

Entertainment News

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

Lifestyle Lookout: Easter events in Bellingham and surrounding areas this weekend

From Bellis Fair Mall to Mt. Baker to downtown Bellingham, check out these Easter weekend events.

3 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...

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