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4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says

The Weeknd's lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour dates, Live Nation said Thursday.

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Port of Bellingham allows evaluation of increased cruise ship business

Should the study find cruise business to be possible for Bellingham, it would likely be years down the line before our waters saw the high-capacity vessels. 

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Suspected sex trafficker with ties to Whatcom County detained

If convicted of all counts, the man faces 15 years to life in prison.

4 weeks ago in National

Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families

Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.

4 weeks ago in Sports

MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball appeared headed for an ugly separation after the network opted out of its rights deal in February. Nine months later, it appears to be the best thing to happen to both parties.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas

A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his famous father, Shedeur Sanders is already hyping his first NFL start. It will happen on a 100-yard-long stage in America's entertainment mecca.

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WTA seeks public input on proposed fare increase

The proposal would increase fixed fares to $2 per ride and double the daily fare cap to $6.

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Bellingham Police launch new program to help victims of hate crimes

The Safe Place program will help victims report crimes immediately, which ensures a proper and timely investigation occurs.

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Brett Lott: Bellingham Bike Polo

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Bellingham area has become a hub for world class mountain biking over the past 20…

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Northwest Sports Update: Penix out for season, Hall of Famer’s son joins Seahawks, Huskies basketball win thriller and more

Former UW star QB Michael Penix suffered his fifth season-ending injury in eight seasons between college and the pros.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch

Excuse me, you look like you like... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect?

4 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility

Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who's paid any attention over the past quarter-century: Roger Federer was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

The tiny Caribbean island country Curaçao will go to the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the marquee event in men's soccer.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.

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Red Wings rookie Nate Danielson has goal and assist for first NHL points in 4-2 win over Kraken

The Kraken play at the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

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13 hours ago in Entertainment

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.

13 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.

11 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout

Lifestyle Lookout: Holiday activities for the whole family, karaoke in Bellingham, ice skating and more

KGMI's Adam Smith has your weekend plans ready to go in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy

Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen's mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica

The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.