Lifestyle

3 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Construction begins on accessible hand-launch dock in Fairhaven

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A local non-profit is expanding its access for aquatic recreation. The Port of Bellingham with the…

3 days ago in Lifestyle

The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.

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

Trick-or-Treat, pumpkin carving, local art, Japanese culture, beer and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

It is going to be a perfect weekend to get out and enjoy the bounty of Whatcom County.

National

4 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

4 days ago in Business, Environmental, Farm, Government, Lifestyle Lookout, Local, National, Outdoors

Local agriculture projects receive more than $1M in federal specialty crop grants

Whatcom and Skagit county organizations among recipients of USDA funding aimed at improving farm profitability, market access and crop resilience.

4 days ago in Health and Wellness, Local, National

988 crisis dashboard launches statewide

Whatcom County callers made up some of the higher rates across the state.

4 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

5 days ago in Business, Community Events, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, National

DEA Drug Takeback Day scheduled for Saturday

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is among the participating agencies.

National Sports

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Yamal, MbappĂ©, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know

The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

3 days ago in Sports

Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 20-point streak ends at 141 games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time for his record streak of 20-point games to end. The Oklahoma City star's run of 141 consecutive regular season contests with at least 20 points ended Thursday night when he subbed himself out toward the end of a game against the Denver Nuggets.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat

The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.

6 days ago in Sports

LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks

There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Construction begins on accessible hand-launch dock in Fairhaven

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A local non-profit is expanding its access for aquatic recreation. The Port of Bellingham with the…

3 days ago in Crime, Local, Traffic

Incident closes I-5 SB at Slater Rd

Southbound traffic is being diverted onto Slater Road.

3 days ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Trending

Blaine to hold public hearing for temporary ban on data centers

It follows similar moves by Skagit County and Mount Vernon.

3 days ago in Local

Lawsuit filed against Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputy over January crash

The crash sent two drivers to the hospital.

3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Trending

No one injured following barn fire in Custer

The barn was reportedly used to store food for livestock, though no farm animals were harmed during the fire.

3 days ago in Business, Crime, Local, Trending

Whatcom County dog rescue owner arrested on animal cruelty charges

A search warrant recovered over a dozen dogs from the rescue's property.

Entertainment News

3 hours ago in Entertainment

‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Construction begins on accessible hand-launch dock in Fairhaven

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A local non-profit is expanding its access for aquatic recreation. The Port of Bellingham with the…

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.

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Victor Hedman’s OT goal lifts Lightning past Kraken 4-3

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