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5 hours ago in Sports
Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis
Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, writing on social media Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back," after a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said the 23-time Grand Slam champion had registered with the sport's drug-testing body.
13 hours ago in Sports
Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says
Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night.
13 hours ago in Sports
Kiffin laments circumstances of his Ole Miss exit, but says he couldn’t pass up LSU
Lane Kiffin called his past six years at Ole Miss "the best six years" of his life, and then tried to explain why he felt compelled to leave Oxford, Mississippi, behind and take over an LSU football program that he's always admired from afar.
13 hours ago in Sports
Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15
Led by Drake Maye and Marcus Jones, the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season. They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and the New York Giants at the moment.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets
The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
2 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local
Whatcom County issues violation notice to Custer Sportsman’s Club
Officials say more than a hundred bullets were discovered off the property during the investigation, despite ongoing communication with the club.
3 hours ago in Business, Local
Granary Building up for sale by Ireland-based company Harcourt
The Granary building was one of four buildings the company still owned following the contract termination from earlier this year, two of which are still under construction.
5 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local, National
Justice Department sues state over refusal to share voter information
The DOJ is seeking to investigate Washington over its verification of voter registration.
1 day ago in Elections, Government, Local
State Senator Sharon Shewmake says she won’t seek reelection in 2026
The 42nd District Democrat is serving her first term as state senator after winning two terms to the state House, also from the 42nd District.
1 day ago in Government, Local
Whatcom County opens application window for advisory committee members
Applications are due by 10 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2026.
1 day ago in Business, Environmental, Local
Olympic Pipeline resumes production following shutdown
The leak was first reported on Nov. 11 with governors of Washington and Oregon issuing emergency declarations to maintain fuel deliveries.
Entertainment News
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato and Maren Morris will help ring in the new year on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," with additional performances by 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Dua Lipa’s Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas
Dua Lipa's three concerts in Mexico are accompanied by an exclusive culinary experience: a pop-up taqueria named La Dua, complete with hot sauce and margaritas.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
‘One Battle After Another’ and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" was crowned best feature film and the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won three awards Monday at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, a starry kickoff to the film industry's awards season.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
Prada finalizes purchase of fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion, launching new era
The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal.
13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?
It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
