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10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond

The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.

10 hours ago in Community Events, Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

37th Legendary Banked Slalom at Mount Baker Ski Area postponed to 2027

The Mt. Baker Ski Area says the racecourse is dealing with an unworkable snowpack.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.

1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Celine Parton: Organizer, performer at Bellingham Folk Festival

In its twelfth year, the Bellingham Folk Festival showcases a host of different styles of folk music, allowing musicians from both near and far to connect over their mutual love of music. Organizer Celine Parton talks about the grassroots event and what attendees can look forward to this year.

National

2 days ago in National

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.

2 days ago in National

House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.

3 days ago in National

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.

1 week ago in National

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

1 week ago in National

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.

National Sports

20 hours ago in Sports

Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history

Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.

20 hours ago in Sports

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

20 hours ago in Sports

Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.

2 days ago in Sports

Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open

Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.

3 days ago in Sports

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

10 hours ago in Local

FBI offers $10k for information in missing Lummi Nation elder

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The FBI is offering a reward for any information that could lead them to a…

10 hours ago in Local

Whatcom County opens flood recovery funds for organizations serving young children

December's historic flooding has been estimated to have impacted more than 100 young children in the county.

10 hours ago in Government, Local

State verifies signatures on initiative seeking to bar transgender students from girls’ sports

Let's Go Washington's initiative will likely head to voters on the November general election ballot.

10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond

The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.

10 hours ago in Community Events, Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

37th Legendary Banked Slalom at Mount Baker Ski Area postponed to 2027

The Mt. Baker Ski Area says the racecourse is dealing with an unworkable snowpack.

1 day ago in Government, Local

Gov. Ferguson requests federal major disaster declaration following December flooding

The governor also asked FEMA to open up more than $20 million in federal assistance for flood survivors.

Entertainment News

13 hours ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni 's lawyers as they prepare for trial.

10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond

The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford

Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

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