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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.
Suspected sex trafficker with ties to Whatcom County detained
If convicted of all counts, the man faces 15 years to life in prison.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
1 week 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?
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
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.
Salmon fishing closes on Skagit River until 2026
Fish and Wildlife says catch estimates for coho salmon are nearing their limit.
Everett man accused of assault with a knife in Bellingham sentenced in court
During the altercation, the victim was stabbed in the back twice and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Man accused of hate crime arrested in Blaine
He was booked into the Whatcom County Jail early Saturday morning before being released on personal recognizance earlier on Tuesday.
Plantation Shooting Range slated to reopen in early 2026
A spokesperson tells My Bellingham Now that the indoor range is set to open softly for law enforcement beginning January 2026 and will open to the public that March.
Stakeholders criticize WWU leadership over recent layoffs
A spokesperson for the delegation tells My Bellingham Now that it has not received a response to a letter sent to the university as of Nov. 18.
