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20 hours ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
2 days ago in Sports
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.
2 days ago in Sports
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.
3 days ago in Sports
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
19 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Outdoors
Hiker rescued on Mount Larrabee following over 100-foot fall
Rescue crews had until sunset to find the group due to their remote location.
19 hours ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional
CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.
20 hours ago in Local, Traffic
James Street closure in King Mountain extended through July 10
Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.
20 hours ago in Local, Traffic
Lane reductions expected due to paving in Sumas
A few stretches of Hwy 9 need dry weather for the paving work to be completed.
22 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic
Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark
It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.
22 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Local, Traffic
Fish passage work beginning on Hwy 9 in Skagit County
One detour route could add up to 25 miles for some commutes.
Entertainment News
19 hours ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional
CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: Cirque Italia, Jam on the River, Tractor Pulls and live music
There are a bunch of fun events this weekend for folks who aren’t obsessed with soccer. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
