National Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

6 hours ago in Sports

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

1 day ago in Sports

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.

3 days ago in Sports

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"

3 days ago in Sports

UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…

Lifestyle

2 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle

Boundary Bay Brewing returns as microbrewery on State Street

They'll be taking over the former Time and Materials building on N State St and rebranding the new site as Boundary on State.

7 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Gail Ridenour: Executive Director, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

As Executive Director Gail Ridenour and her team gear up for a year of shows like none other, My Bellingham Now was able to learn a bit more about her and the pathway music has given her.

19 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local

Interurban Trail reopens in Bellingham

Its reopening follows an eight-month closure for a fish passage project.

1 day ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

CONTRIBUTED: Emergency Preparedness for Every Age 

It’s not just what and when. Do you know where you’ll go? If you’ve got family in the area, that’s a top choice. Otherwise, making arrangements through a community group, church, neighborhood association or friends is an important step to take right now.

News from My Bellingham Now

19 hours ago in Education, Local

WWU to begin construction of new student center in March

The facility is expected to be finished in fall 2027.

19 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local

Interurban Trail reopens in Bellingham

Its reopening follows an eight-month closure for a fish passage project.

21 hours ago in Community Events, Government, Local

Whatcom County to hold second community engagement session for new jail

It comes ahead of major decisions on the jail's size, scope and budget this spring.

21 hours ago in Education, Government, Local

State lawmakers mull bill to offer more funding to WWU amid critical budget cuts

It comes as Western has consistently received the lowest per-student funding in the state.

21 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Low-interest loans now available for Sumas businesses impacted by December flood

The deadline to apply for physical damage loans is April 27, while any loan applications dealing with business economic damage is due by Nov. 24. 

21 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Local

PeaceHealth to consolidate priority care centers in Bellingham

The clinics offer same-day support for non-emergency health concerns.

2 days ago in Local, Weather

Mount Baker Ski Area forecast to see up to one foot of snow this week

Forecasters warn that snow-covered roads may make travel very difficult.

2 days ago in Local

Former Sheriff’s Office detective sues Whatcom County over claims of gender discrimination and harassment

Samantha Robinson's lawsuit in Skagit County follows a tort claim she filed last fall.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Whatcom County to consider adding new sales tax to fund criminal justice services

Several localities including Bellingham, Lynden and Skagit County have already approved the new tax.

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