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5 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. 

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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 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.

1 day 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.

2 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.

3 days ago in National

Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California

A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.

National Sports

1 day 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.

2 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.

3 days ago in Sports

Snell spectacular and Dodgers barely hold on in 9th to beat Brewers 2-1 in NLCS opener

Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on as the Dodgers opened the NLCS with a 2-1 victory Monday night.

Local News from My Bellingham Now

5 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. 

6 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.…

6 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.

7 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. 

1 day 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

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

2 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.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

"Tron: Ares" powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney's third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.

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