Lifestyle

11 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

13 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Bellingham Mayor Lund issues business-centered executive order

In a statement, Lund said that affordability issues can't be solved without steady work opportunities.

1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Photos

PHOTOS: Deming Logging Show 2026

Flatbed trailers stacked with large logs at an outdoor logging event, with evergreen trees in the background and bystanders nearby.

The famed Deming Logging Show returned to the arena off Cedarville Road over the weekend, complete with fan favorite events like tree climbing, log rolling, axe throwing and barbecue.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around

Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.

1 day ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Burn bans now in effect for unincorporated Whatcom, Skagit counties

Land-clearing and yard debris burning is no longer allowed in an effort to prevent wildfires.

National

11 hours ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

11 hours ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

11 hours ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

11 hours ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local, National

Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development

Three wind turbines with tall white towers and blue-blade rotors against a clear blue sky, illustrating renewable energy infrastructure.],

Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.

11 hours ago in Crime, Local, National

Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges

Courtroom scene with a judge at the bench, a lawyer speaking, and several attendees, an American flag in the background

Prosecutors say the man drove from Bellingham to the nation's capital to carry out the ambush in November 2025.

National Sports

11 hours ago in Sports, Trending

France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé

Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.

18 hours ago in Sports

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season

Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.

18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90

Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

2 days ago in Sports

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

9 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Temporary bypass in place for NB I-5 south of Bellingham starting Wednesday night

Both directions of I-5 near Chuckanut Creek will have bypass roads through September during fish passage construction.

11 hours ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local, National

Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development

Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.

11 hours ago in Crime, Local, National

Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges

Prosecutors say the man drove from Bellingham to the nation's capital to carry out the ambush in November 2025.

11 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Local, National

Washington infant’s hospitalization linked to baby formula recall

Two Nara Organics Organic Infant Formula cans with blue lids, labeled milk-based powder with iron, featuring cow illustrations on the label.

Health officials are investigating a botulism outbreak involving powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.

13 hours ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Local

State grants bring new EV charging stations to Bellingham

Electric vehicle charging station with a white car plugged in; orange and black ChargePoint unit in foreground, white van in background.

The 16 charging ports are expected to be active by late 2027.

13 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Bellingham Mayor Lund issues business-centered executive order

In a statement, Lund said that affordability issues can't be solved without steady work opportunities.

Entertainment News

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.

18 hours ago in Entertainment