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Port of Bellingham approves new redistricting plan
The decision comes after voters approved a measure to expand the Port commission from three to five members.
2 days ago in National
4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use
Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday.
2 days ago in Sports
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season — perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.
2 days ago in Sports
Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers, AP source says
The Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers, a person with knowledge of the quarterback change told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
In a seismic shift for one of television's marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
Northwest Sports Update: Big news for Sonics fans, Seahawks gear up for massive Thursday night match, Nooksack girls rally over Mt. Vernon and more
The commissioner of the NBA announced yesterday that the league will decide whether it will expand in 2026 and specifically named Seattle as a target city.
Matt Howell: Co-founder of Chuckanut Bay Distillery
Since 2011, Chuckanut Bay Distillery has crafted locally made spirits in Bellingham.
Another stretch of Hannegan Road closed due to water on roadway
This closure is in addition to the culvert failure on Hannegan between Bakerview and Van Wyck Roads.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season
Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors
After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.
2 days ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided him to the pinnacle of men's tennis during a remarkably successful seven-year partnership.
2 days ago in Sports
Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn
Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn said it was "crazy" that Anthony Joshua — a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist — was getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who is facing easily his biggest challenge yet.
2 days ago in World
Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Like many Australians strolling at Bondi Beach on long, warm summer evenings, Ahmed al Ahmed just wanted a cup of coffee with a friend. Around him, a bloody massacre erupted as two gunmen targeted Jews during Hanukkah festivities at a park close to the shore.
MacKinnon has two goals and an assist as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-3
Chandler Stephenson, Shane Wright and Jordan Eberle scored goals for the Kraken, who have lost Kraken have lost nine of last 10 games.
Postal service in Glacier set to continue
Residents said they were worried about service disruptions, lack of stamp sales and even the possibility that the Post Office could close down.
Bellingham declares emergency to accelerate response to heavy rain damage
The city is prioritizing culvert repairs on Hannegan and Woburn, as well as reopening Little Squalicum Pier.
Gov. Ferguson outlines flood damages in western Washington
Several roads will need near-total rebuilding.
Port of Bellingham plans to install EV charging stations at Bellingham Waterfront
The charging stations are expected to be ready by February 2026.
