National Sports

1 hour ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

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The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

2 hours ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

2 hours ago in Sports

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

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The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

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

Kings secure playoff spot with 5-3 win over Kraken

It was Seattle's first loss of the season to the Kings

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

Naylor homers twice, Kirby pitches into 8th as Mariners beat Astros for 4-game sweep

Seattle shook off a five-game losing streak with sweep of division rivals

Lifestyle

1 day ago in Business, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Anna Adams: Owner, Hela Provisions

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – By stepping foot into the Hela Provisions storefront on Cornwall Avenue in downtown Bellingham, customers are…

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Mount Baker Ski Area to close for the season on April 19

It comes ahead of a potential snow dump to cap off the season.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Spring chinook salmon fishing to open on the Skagit River

Anglers can target chinook from April 20 until May 15.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Northwest Washington Fair announces Maoli to play grandstand stage

Tickets for Maoli will go on pre-sale Wednesday, with general public tickets going live at 9 a.m. Friday.

3 days ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

News from My Bellingham Now

18 hours ago in Local

Housing inspectors begin visits to flood damaged Whatcom County homes

Inspections are free, usually take about 45 minutes, and inspectors will never ask for money.

18 hours ago in Business, Local

Washington’s unemployment rate rises for fourth straight month

The state's jobless rate remained at its highest since 2021 in the newly released report for February.

19 hours ago in Local

Gas prices level off in Whatcom County following major spike

Oil analysts warn that prices at the pump could rise once again amid concerns stemming from the Iran War.

23 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Northbound I-5 reopens south of Bellingham following nearly month-long closure

WSDOT announced the reopening shortly after noon on Wednesday.

2 days ago in Government, Local

New survey opens comments on state Department of Housing

Respondents to the survey will offer input on resources for housing-related issues and what did or did not work in their own interactions with housing services.

2 days ago in Environmental, Local

Golden mussels now classified as prohibited in Washington state

Golden mussels will also be a species that inspection stations will look for when checking boats before entering local water bodies.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Whatcom County releases data tracking site in line with Justice Project objectives

It aims to answer questions related to incarceration using information from local agencies and organizations.

2 days ago in Community Events, Government, Local

Whatcom County to offer additional resources for water adjudication claim forms

The water adjudication claim form deadline was recently extended to June 1, 2027. 

2 days ago in Government, Local

Bellingham City Council approves ordinance allowing alley closures to disrupt crime

Anyone who enters a closed alleyway without permission could be fined up to $1,000 or spend up to 90 days in jail.

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