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Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000

Rescue teams with search dogs continued to search through mud, rocks and debris on Tuesday on the border with Nepal and China for thousands of people still missing following the catastrophic floods that tore through communities across the Himalayas, leaving more than 1,000 dead.

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Trevor Story hits a bases-loaded RBI single in 10th to lift Red Sox to 9-8 win over Mariners

Randy Arozarena had four hits, including a homer over the Green Monster.

2 weeks ago in , Heating and AC Expert

Breathing easy inside your home this September and all year long | Sponsored

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Has the smell of smoke on the air been bugging you? Do you struggle with…

2 weeks ago in , Veterinary Expert

Divorcing fact from fiction in grain-free pet food | Sponsored

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wellness is at the forefront of social media posts, pushing healthy hacks for diet and…

2 weeks ago in , Northwest Clean Air Agency 

Wildfire smoke, burn bans, school openings and more | Sponsored

As the calendar changes to September, here is a look at a variety of air quality topics.

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M’s aim to rebound at Fenway after weekend sweep, Aaron Donald returns, WWU men’s soccer pulls off major upset and more | Northwest Sports Update

Junior midfielder Lunden Fenster scored the game-winner in WWU's 2-1 win over #5 Stanislaus State on Saturday.

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Voluntary recall issued for rice sold at some WA grocery stores

Over 27,000 bags of rice are impacted by the nationwide recall.

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Bellingham woman sentenced for passport fraud after fleeing to Panama with young son

Talisa Munoz took a plea deal after she took her son out of the country without the father's permission.

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Hatchery Chinook return to Bellingham Bay

Annual salmon run brings fish back to Bellingham Bay and Maritime Heritage Park, supporting orcas and local fisheries.

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IRS granting tax relief to WA counties scorched by wildfires

Seven counties and three tribal nations are included in the tax exemption.

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Ferndale City Council to vote on public safety sales tax at next meeting

Bellingham, Lynden and Whatcom County have all approved the 0.1% tax, which doesn't require a public vote.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend

Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.

2 weeks ago in Features

At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders, whose trail name is Grey Beard, first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82. Four years later, his 83-year-old friend M.J. Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad, took the title. But within months, Sanders announced his plan for a comeback.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

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Challenge on ballot language for tax repeal initiative heads to WA Supreme Court

The disclosure tells voters the measure to repeal the Millionaire's Tax would reduce funding for K-12 education, higher education and human services.

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6 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Bellingham lifts total burn ban

Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.

9 hours ago in Business, Crime, Government, Local, Trending

Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham

The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30

The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.

11 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

No foul play suspected after dead body found at Maritime Heritage Park

The Whatcom County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the person's identity and cause of death.

16 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.