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6 hours ago in Sports
Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million
Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.
2 days ago in Sports
Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says
Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.
2 days ago in Sports
Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS
Relying on an old-school pitching strategy has the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers two wins from returning to the Fall Classic.
3 days ago in Sports
NFL is more wide open with no dominant or unbeaten teams through first 6 weeks
The NFL is more wide open than it's been in years. There are no dominant teams this season, no unbeatens through six weeks. Only the Buccaneers and Colts have five wins.
3 days ago in Sports
Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead, beat Blue Jays 10-3 as Rodríguez, Polanco and Naylor homer
With another triumph in Toronto, the surging Seattle Mariners moved two wins away from the team's first World Series. Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodríguez hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Mariners took a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead by routing the Blue Jays 10-3 on Monday.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
21 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Features, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: Winter gear swap, Halloween-inspired events, Sesame Street Live and more this weekend in Bellingham and beyond
Grab your coat and enjoy the fall season in Whatcom County with these fun activities this weekend.
21 hours ago in Community Events, Lifestyle, Local
“No Kings” rally scheduled for this Saturday in Bellingham
The movement, known for hosting rallies in American cities to protest the current Trump Administration, has planned hundreds of rallies to take place this Saturday across the U.S.
21 hours ago in Education, Government, Local
Special education services in Washington to remain intact amid federal layoffs
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The state’s special education services will remain intact amid federal layoffs at the Department of Education.…
22 hours ago in Government, Local, National
Washington sues EPA over renewable energy funding cuts
The group of states claims that the EPA violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the U.S. Constitution's Separation of Powers Doctrine when the program was cancelled.
22 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local
Whatcom County judge confirms invalid voter registration for Ferndale City Council candidate
The candidate is the only one running against incumbent council member Jon Mutchler for Position 7 on Ferndale’s city council.
2 days ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local
Bloedel Donovan Park reopens with upgraded playground
It includes over 40 play features, including slides, climbers, swings and 11 elevated features that are ramp accessible to wheelchairs.
Entertainment News
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
21 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Features, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: Winter gear swap, Halloween-inspired events, Sesame Street Live and more this weekend in Bellingham and beyond
Grab your coat and enjoy the fall season in Whatcom County with these fun activities this weekend.
2 days ago in Entertainment
A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel
Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.
2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Where to watch the Mariners game tonight in Bellingham
The My Bellingham Now newsroom has compiled a handful of our favorite places to watch post-season baseball, from sports bars to nightclubs.
3 days ago in Entertainment
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.
