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1 day ago in Sports
Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico’s WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test
Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage and Javy Báez for a positive 2023 marijuana test, while defending champion Japan entered a top group Thursday led by World Series champions Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
1 day ago in Sports
Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season.
1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony
An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.
Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run
A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful downhill training run on Friday — two days before the race.
2 days ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million
Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports, Photos, Professional, Sports, The Zone
PHOTOS: The Ultimate 12’s Rally at Civic Field in Bellingham
Fans gathered at Civic Field on Feb. 6 for an all-out rally in support of the Seattle Seahawks playing in this year's Super Bowl.
1 day ago in Environmental, Government, Local
Petition to remove claimants from Nooksack River adjudication process rejected
Court documents state that the petition was initially filed by a group of Sumas residents in 2024.
1 day ago in Crime, Local, National
Skagit County man convicted of threatening to kill Congress members
The man will spend six months in prison.
UPDATE: Mount Baker Highway reopens after five-day closure
Alternating traffic patterns will still be in place near milepost 41 through 43 as crews finish work on the embankment and pavement.
1 day ago in Crime, Local, National
Afghan national from Bellingham pleads not guilty to National Guard shooting
Prosecutors claim he drove across the country in order to carry out the shooting on Nov. 26.
2 days ago in Local
Reported opioid overdoses fall for second straight year in Whatcom County
It comes amid an influx of overdose prevention resources across the county.
Entertainment News
1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports, Photos, Professional, Sports, The Zone
PHOTOS: The Ultimate 12’s Rally at Civic Field in Bellingham
Fans gathered at Civic Field on Feb. 6 for an all-out rally in support of the Seattle Seahawks playing in this year's Super Bowl.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.
2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Outdoors
Lifestyle Lookout: Super Bowl weekend and a whole lot more
Check out this list of events and activities in our community this weekend.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’
When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.
