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Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to seize the moment and overthrow the theocracy that cracked down on nationwide protests early this year.
Lewis makes seven 3s as Saint Mary’s beats No. 9 Gonzaga 70-59 to share WCC regular-season title
It's the fourth straight year Saint Mary's has won at least a share of the conference title.
2 weeks ago in , Northwest Clean Air Agency
Burn wood for heat? Gather wood now for next winter
Spring will soon be here, so it’s a good time to start thinking about next winter if you use wood…
Drought emergency remains in effect for Whatcom County amid warm winter
The county's snowpack levels remain well below normal, according to a water supply update from the state.
Bellingham woman found guilty of 2021 murder in Blaine
67-year-old Lynda Mercy will now await her sentencing on March 5.
Blaine man arrested following suspected road rage incident involving gun
Police say he pointed a pistol at someone before recklessly chasing them across the city.
Bellingham Police arrest four suspects in connection to regional burglary ring targeting Asian families
The men are believed to have stolen nearly $1.5 million in valuables from homes in Bellingham, Anacortes and other areas across northwest Washington.
Northwest Sports Update: State basketball tourney tips off, WWU men make playoff push while WWU women host Senior Night and more
Lynden High School will be the host site for six of the eight state basketball tournament games for Whatcom County teams this weekend.
Boundary Bay Brewing returns as microbrewery on State Street
They'll be taking over the former Time and Materials building on N State St and rebranding the new site as Boundary on State.
2 weeks ago in National
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries
After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’
The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.
2 weeks ago in Sports
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all
In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.
2 weeks ago in World
Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."
Gail Ridenour: Executive Director, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
As Executive Director Gail Ridenour and her team gear up for a year of shows like none other, My Bellingham Now was able to learn a bit more about her and the pathway music has given her.
WWU to begin construction of new student center in March
The facility is expected to be finished in fall 2027.
Lifestyle Lookout: Experience local beer, music and entertainment in Whatcom County this weekend
Here's your list of events happening in Whatcom County this weekend.
Interurban Trail reopens in Bellingham
Its reopening follows an eight-month closure for a fish passage project.
