National Sports

14 hours ago in Sports

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis

The records keep coming for Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday and match Novak Djokovic's record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory.

14 hours ago in Sports, Trending

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.

21 hours ago in Sports

What might LeBron James do next? He has plenty of options for next season and beyond

LeBron James has options. He could stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. He could decide to join another team. He could even retire and end the longest career in NBA history. He knows all this. He just doesn't know the answer.

21 hours ago in Sports

2026 NFL schedule: Bills stadium debuts Week 2, Cowboys at Giants Week 1, vs. Eagles on Thanksgiving

The Buffalo Bills' first regular-season game in their new stadium will be against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 and will kick off Amazon Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" schedule. The matchup was one of three announced by the NFL on Monday as NBC, Fox and Prime Video made their upfront presentations to advertisers.

2 days ago in Sports

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month's draft, a huge step forward for a team that finished with the league's worst record this season.

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.

2 days ago in Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

New park on Bakerview in need of a name

Public suggestions will be accepted through May 28.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

6 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Farm, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Lifestyle Lookout: Mother’s Day, Hovander Plant Sale, live music and more

We have a full list of fun Mother's Day events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

News from My Bellingham Now

11 hours ago in Environmental, Local

Seattle finalizes $4 billion relicensing agreement on Skagit River dams

The dams supply about 20% of Seattle's electricity.

13 hours ago in Government, Local

Whatcom County warns of significant service reductions ahead of budget planning process

The county's budget shortfall is currently tabbed at $14 million by 2028.

15 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local

Online meeting to allow public to speak on proposed Ranch Quarry Mine

If you are unable to participate in the public comment period, Whatcom County is still receiving written, emailed and online comments on their website through May 29.

15 hours ago in Local

Second flood assistance center opens in Everson

The deadline for any FEMA or SBA financial assistance is due by June 10.

2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.

2 days ago in Crime, Local

New information from police detail lead-up to fatal shooting in Ferndale

Police have identified the suspected shooter, who made his initial court appearance on Monday.

2 days ago in Community Events, Government, Health and Wellness, Local

Bellingham leaders to take questions from Roosevelt community on proposed day shelter

City spokesperson Melissa Morin noted that this meeting is not a public hearing, and the invitation is not open to the public, though no one will be turned away.

2 days ago in Crime, Local

Blaine woman arrested, victim hospitalized following assault near Zuanich Point Park

Police say the seemingly unprovoked attack began when the woman tried to take the victim's dog.

2 days ago in Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

New park on Bakerview in need of a name

Public suggestions will be accepted through May 28.

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