National Sports

5 hours ago in Sports

The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks

The Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used to score the gold medal-winning men's and women's goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics are part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Kraken fall to Lightning but stay in playoff hunt

Seattle remains tied with LA for final Western Conference playoff spot

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title

Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

Seattle had a team until the SuperSonics were moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Las Vegas has wanted a team for some time; Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is among the names most often mentioned as part of potential ownership if a team gets awarded there.

3 days ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.

Lifestyle

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Religion

A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday

Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

Former ‘Oculis Lodge’ site opens reservations as new Airbnb

Amenities at the space include a private sauna, hot tub and a functioning kitchen.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Ja Rule, Fat Joe scheduled to perform at Northwest Washington Fair this summer

Tickets go on pre-sale Wednesday, March 18, with public ticket sales going live on Friday at 9 a.m.

6 days ago in Community Events, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Tribal News

PHOTOS: Lummi Nation Celebration for Blackhawks, Lady Blackhawks

The Lummi community celebrated historic finishes for both their boys and girls basketball teams on Friday.

News from My Bellingham Now

19 hours ago in Environmental, Local, Weather

Flood watch issued for Whatcom, Skagit Counties

Current forecasts show the Nooksack River could reach minor flood stage in Ferndale on Thursday afternoon.

19 hours ago in Environmental, Local

Ecology clears toxic heavy metals from portion of Harris Avenue Shipyard

The in-water portion of the shipyard is on track to have their cleaning process begin sometime next year.

23 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Repairs on I-5 near Iowa Street to cause lane and on ramp closure

Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes during this closure. 

1 day ago in Local, Traffic

Roads close in Ferndale, Diablo Lake as rainy conditions continue

WSDOT has no estimated date of reopening the section impacted on Highway 20.

2 days ago in Environmental, Local

Parasitic plant detected in Yakima, officials warn public

If you suspect you've encountered the invasive species, it is recommended to not disturb the plant.

2 days ago in Government, Local

AG Nick Brown joins multi-state lawsuit to protect housing programs

Attorneys General in California and Illinois are leading the lawsuit, with Washington joining 13 other states to form a coalition.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

Former ‘Oculis Lodge’ site opens reservations as new Airbnb

Amenities at the space include a private sauna, hot tub and a functioning kitchen.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Bellingham City Council to consider alley closures in downtown

If approved, the ordinance would give the city's Public Works Director the power to close certain alleys in an effort to deter crime. 

3 days ago in Community Events, Government, Local

Whatcom County hosts community engagement session for new jail

Thursday's meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Lynden City Annex Chamber on 4th Street. 

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