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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. 

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.

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.

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.

National

6 hours ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

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.

2 days ago in National

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.

2 days ago in National

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress

The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.

3 days ago in National

Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.

National Sports

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, 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.

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.

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