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City of Bellingham to host Earth Day Recycling Event

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Got old electronics piling up? Sensitive papers you’ve been meaning to shred? Earth Day could be…

Seattle Mariners batter celebrates a hit, raising one arm with bat in the air on the field.

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Northwest Sports Update: M’s walk off A’s to avoid sweep, DeBoer gets contract extension at Bama, Seahawks nearly on the clock and more

Josh Naylor and the heart of the M's lineup broke out of their slump to fuel a much-needed win.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’

To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.

3 weeks ago in National

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Whatcom County, Bellingham warn of nationwide permit scam using fake invoices

Officials say scammers are using AI to make the fake invoices very convincing.

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New report ranks Bellingham among nation’s cleanest for air quality

Whatcom County earns top ozone marks but sees lower score for particle pollution during smoky days.

Baseball player wearing a dark helmet with the Seattle Mariners logo, looking down with a beard.

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M’s stumble against the A’s again, fall 5-2

Cal Raleigh says he hasn't lost faith in his team despite early struggles

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Refund system launches for businesses impacted by stricken-down Trump tariffs

40% of Whatcom County businesses surveyed in summer 2025 said the tariffs directly impacted their business.

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High school graduation requirements may change for Washington students

Named FutureReady, the task force found in a 2025 interim report several gaps in how students are prepared to enter the world after K-12 education.

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Northwest Sports Update: M’s fumble early lead to A’s, Storm star to miss start of season, new prep sports rules and more

A rule change that would have required Lynden Christian to move up from 1A to 2A did not pass a vote by the WIAA.

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Incoming Blaine childcare center among recipients of $56 million in state grants

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County also received one of the highest funding amounts.

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Drug Takeback Day set for this Saturday in Whatcom County

In Whatcom County, the Sheriff's Office will accept those meds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Fork and Birch Bay Libraries.

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Ballots due in one week for Lynden voters

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or dropped off in an official drop box by 8 p.m.

Aerial map showing a red curved 'CLOSED' road near 11th St with a green dotted detour along Taylor Ave, 10th St, and Mill Ave by the waterfront.

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Temporary closure set for portion of South Bay Trail in Bellingham

Trail users should also be aware that separate construction on 10th Street near Taylor Dock may affect travel in that area. 

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Janicki Industries begins multi-state growth in aerospace, defense and more

Upon completion of an expansion in Bellingham, the company says it would provide up to 125 new jobs by the end of the year.

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UPDATE: Cyclist transported to Harborview after being struck by car on I-5 south of Bellingham

The section of I-5 reopened on Tuesday afternoon.

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Whatcom officials warn about new drug in regional illicit drug supply

Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that Narcan does not work on the drug, however Narcan's use is recommended to combat opioids that may be in the person's system.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.

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Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé

Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.

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30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.

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Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall

Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.

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Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

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Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.