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3 hours ago in Sports
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.
3 hours ago in Sports
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.
20 hours ago in Sports
Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges
Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.
Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways
On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup
World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
19 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local
Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications
The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.
19 hours ago in Government, Local, Traffic
Bellingham finalizes speed limit reductions, set to roll out over next three years
Starting this summer, the city's default speed limit will be reduced from 25 to 20 mph for most downtown and residential streets.
19 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local
Ferndale Police to conduct active shooter training at Horizon Middle School in June
The trainings will begin in the early evening every Thursday throughout the month.
Blaine man sentenced in crash that killed Lynden school bus driver
Police learned he had sent suicidal texts to his friend in the hours leading up to the crash.
2 days ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness
The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.
2 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Local
Ecology opens public comment on next phase of Georgia-Pacific cleanup
The Port of Bellingham is expected to begin work on the west end of the site later this year.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago
On Monday, lawyers for Blake Lively were back in court, trying to get a judge to make Baldoni pay her legal bills plus other penalties. They said she's entitled to the money under a California law because Justin Baldoni's countersuit, which claimed she had defamed and extorted him, was thrown out last year by a judge.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married
Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall.
2 days ago in Entertainment
A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors
Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.
2 days ago in Entertainment
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters
Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.
6 days ago in Business, Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Downtown Sounds unveils 2026 summer lineup
The five-week concert series starts on July 8 with an emphasis on Bellingham musicians.
