National Sports

6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.

23 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, taking silver as Choi Gaon wins women’s halfpipe

Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe on Thursday.

1 day ago in Sports

Chloe Kim on deck for chance at third straight Olympic gold

Now, it's Chloe Kim's turn to grasp a special spot in snowboarding's record book. Kim will be in the halfpipe Thursday night, trying to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Jessie Diggins fights injury to take bronze in race dominated by Sweden at Milan Cortina Games

Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden's Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

Lifestyle

18 minutes ago in Business, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Andi Vann: Owner of Pure Bliss Desserts

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Meet the owner of an award-winning dessert shop located in downtown Bellingham.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout

Lifestyle Lookout: Valentine’s Day events happening this weekend in Bellingham

From 'Single Mingle Trivia' to improv comedy, this weekend is packed with fun events.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Whatcom County eases permit threshold for smaller outdoor music festivals

The move aligns county code with Washington state's in an effort to reduce barriers for event organizers.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports

2026 World Cup events announced in Bellingham

In addition to watch parties, 15 local businesses were selected as designated fan zone venues.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

News from My Bellingham Now

36 minutes ago in Crime, Local

Third person arrested in connection to child trafficking case in Bellingham

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All three adult suspects remain at the Whatcom County Jail.

2 hours ago in Crime, Local

Bellingham woman arrested in connection to child sex assault investigation

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The 42-year-old Bellingham woman received methamphetamine in exchange for procuring at least three hotel reservations for a male suspect.

20 hours ago in Local

Overnight severe weather shelter in Bellingham reopening with temperatures forecast to dip

The shelter on N. Forest Street will be open from Saturday through Wednesday.

20 hours ago in Crime, Local

Lummi Nation member pleads not guilty to dealing fentanyl on reservation

He was arrested in June 2025 in connection to a woman's overdose death.

20 hours ago in Local

27 healthcare workers in Whatcom County included in mass layoffs by PeaceHealth

It's the second round of layoffs by PeaceHealth in the past four months.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Proposed ‘millionaire’s tax’ becomes prominent discussion in Olympia

Washington residents have voted against a state income tax repeatedly, with the most recent vote in 2015. 

2 days ago in Crime, Education, Local

Multiple investigations open into student misconduct at Mount Baker School District elementary school

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office confirmed they have opened their own investigation.

2 days ago in Education, Government, Local

Whatcom County Council approves contract to purchase WWU building in Bellingham

Located on 32nd Street, the university currently uses the building for their IT department among other services.

2 days ago in Local

Amtrak announces plans for upgraded trains on Cascades route

The new "Airo Fleet" is expected to go into service in 2027.

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