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Lifestyle
3 hours ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
21 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly
Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: First Fridays, Bleak Week, Scottish Gathering and live music
We have a full docket of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
City of Ferndale announces 2026 Summer of Fun
It kicks off on Friday, June 12 with Community Game Night at Pioneer Pavilion followed by the first Flicks in the Park featuring Zootopia 2.
1 week ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local
Woods Coffee to close Railroad Avenue location in Bellingham
Woods attributed the closure to a consistent drop in foot traffic in the area paired with rising operating costs.
National
4 hours ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
20 hours ago in National
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
2 days ago in National
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.
4 days ago in National
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
1 week ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
National Sports
20 hours ago in Sports
NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
1 day ago in Sports
Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction
Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.
2 days ago in Sports
Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.
2 days ago in Sports
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’
After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.
2 days ago in Sports
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat
After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
20 hours ago in Local, Weather
Thunderstorms possible for North Cascades, western Washington this weekend
Storm activity is more likely through the afternoon on both Friday and Saturday.
Vandal damages windows, doors of state Legislative building
Large rocks were used to damage several windows and doors.
21 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly
Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Local, Professional, Sports
Millions in funds coming to beef up security measures in Bellingham
The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.
Security concern in Ferndale leads to man’s federal warrant arrest
The suspect was charged with federal drug trafficking in 2015.
23 hours ago in Business, Local
Janicki to expand operations into third state
The manufacturing company has also been adding more positions in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
Entertainment News
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.
21 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly
Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Local, Professional, Sports
Millions in funds coming to beef up security measures in Bellingham
The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: First Fridays, Bleak Week, Scottish Gathering and live music
We have a full docket of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
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2 weeks ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Outdoors, Photos, Sports, Trending
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026
See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.
2 weeks ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports, Trending
Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026
The team overtook Marr's Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.
















