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7 hours ago in Sports
Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
3 days ago in Sports
Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.
4 days ago in Sports
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.
4 days ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
35 minutes ago in Crime, Local
Seattle man arrested and one hospitalized in downtown Bellingham stabbing
The victim told police that he was stabbed by a stranger he had met just 10 minutes before the alleged attack.
42 minutes ago in Local, Trending
Two killed in Okanogan County plane crash
The pair were enroute to Idaho when contact was lost.
52 minutes ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, National, Trending
Pair of Bellingham breweries score awards at Great American Beer Festival
Winners were honored for their rye and coffee beers.
2 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather
Whatcom County avoids worst of wildfire smoke over summer
Several counties in eastern Washington saw their highest smoke exposure in 20 years.
2 hours ago in Government, Local, Traffic, Trending
Conversations continue following WSF crew member mass call out
Gov. Bob Ferguson said that he's working to find a solution that addresses wage-gap issues.
8 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending, Weather
Flood Preparedness Week | Contributed
Oct. 12 through 18 is a time for awareness and preparation ahead of potential dangerous flooding in Whatcom County.
Entertainment News
31 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says
The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
52 minutes ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, National, Trending
Pair of Bellingham breweries score awards at Great American Beer Festival
Winners were honored for their rye and coffee beers.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
4 days ago in Community Events, Education, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Photos, Trending
Eyes to the sky at Cornwall Park: Birding in Bellingham
Bellingham Bird Week has featured several activities, including a guided owling in Cornwall Park.
