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7 hours ago

Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.

3 days ago

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.

4 days ago

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.

5 days ago

‘Incredibly challenging and wily river’: What’s next for the Nooksack River

A recently begun study looks at whether the Nooksack River will change course and how it could happen. At the same time, officials are looking to protect the riverside communities from future disastrous flooding.

2 weeks ago

Andi Vann: Owner of Pure Bliss Desserts

Meet the owner of an award-winning dessert shop located in downtown Bellingham.

3 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Valentine’s Day events happening this weekend in Bellingham

From 'Single Mingle Trivia' to improv comedy, this weekend is packed with fun events.

3 weeks ago

CONTRIBUTED: Learn more about the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Community Academy

If you can’t sign up for Community Academy this year, you can still become better acquainted with the work (and the people doing the work) via the WCSO Spotlight on Service series.

3 weeks ago

PHOTOS: The Ultimate 12’s Rally at Civic Field in Bellingham

Fans gathered at Civic Field on Feb. 6 for an all-out rally in support of the Seattle Seahawks playing in this year's Super Bowl. 

3 weeks ago

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

4 weeks ago

Brian Kerkvliet: Co-founder of Salish Seed Guild

The Salish Seed Guild works to promote biodiversity and sustainable agriculture in Whatcom County. One of the founders, Brian Kerkvliet, takes his efforts as a biodynamic homesteader seriously as he helps to educate the local gardeners in the Cascade bioregion.

4 weeks ago

A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away

A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.

4 weeks ago

Why Pet Dental Health Matters More Than Most Whatcom County Owners Realize

Veterinary teams encourage Whatcom County pet owners to ask about dental health during routine wellness visits. Regular dental care helps reduce pain, protect overall health and allow pets to live longer, more comfortable lives.

4 weeks ago

It’s never too early to prepare for wildfire smoke

Is February too early to be thinking and talking about the coming wildfire season? On one hand, it is because…

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