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Whatcom County sees slowest population growth in five years
The slowing growth in the county mirrored statewide and national trends.
2 weeks ago in , Veterinary Expert
Calming your pet down when the fireworks go off
Whatcom Veterinary Hospital wants you to keep in mind your furry friends this Fourth of July.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.
Here are the rules for letting off fireworks legally this 4th of July in Whatcom
Fireworks are still banned in Bellingham city limits, but other municipalities have their own rules.
Mariners have big sixth inning to back Woo in an 8-3 victory over the Angels
Bryan Woo (7-6) allowed just four hits and struck out five in 6 1/3 innings.
2 weeks ago in , Heating and AC Expert
Keeping your business comfortable for customers and you this July
It may be worth it to evaluate the efficiency of your HVAC equipment if you feel like you just can't cool down without breaking the bank.
2 weeks ago in , Northwest Clean Air Agency
Avoid breathing fireworks smoke when celebrating the Fourth of July
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – July marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States of America, and chances are good that…
2 weeks ago in , Pest Control Expert
Odorous house ants and you: Part of life, but not unsolvable
Odorous house ants are difficult to remove from homes once their colony has become established.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1
Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles
Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
2 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute
Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman
Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."
2 weeks ago in National
Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Northwest Sports Update: Bells begin second half of season, US gears up for knockout round, Supreme Court bars transgender females in sports and more
The Bells will look to secure one of three playoffs spots left in the North Division over the next month.
Washington’s gas tax to rise 2% starting July 1
Drivers in the state will now pay about 75 cents per gallon in state and federal taxes.
WA Cares Fund benefits available on July 1 for long-term care support
Most workers in Washington have been paying 0.58% of their paychecks into the fund since 2023.
Latest water supply update paints murky future for drought conditions in Washington
The state is on track for its third warmest water year on record.
