National Sports

6 hours 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.

2 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"

2 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…

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.

3 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash

American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn shared in an Instagram post on Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture in the leg she initially revealed after clipping a gate and sailing off course just 13 seconds into her run on Feb. 8.

Lifestyle

5 hours 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.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

2 days ago in Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Cougar sightings rise in this Bellingham neighborhood

WDFW is warning residents not to feed deer near their homes.

3 days ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Whatcom County offers additional vaccine clinic for children

Available vaccinations include COVID-19, hepatitis A and B, polio, chicken pox, flu and MMR. 

3 days ago in Community Events, Environmental, Lifestyle, Local

Invasive Species Awareness Week begins in Washington

In Washington, several free webinars are hosted to educate people about water protection against aquatic invasive species as well as weeds and insects this week.

News from My Bellingham Now

20 hours 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.

20 hours 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.

20 hours 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.

21 hours ago in Environmental, Features, Government, Local, Outdoors

‘Incredibly challenging and wily river’: What’s next for the Nooksack River

A recently begun study looks at whether the Nooksack River will change course and how it could happen. At the same time, officials are looking to protect the riverside communities from future disastrous flooding.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Whatcom Democrats chair announces candidacy for state Senate

Eamonn Collins joins the field of suitors to succeed Sharon Shewmake in the 42nd Legislative District.

2 days ago in Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Cougar sightings rise in this Bellingham neighborhood

WDFW is warning residents not to feed deer near their homes.

2 days ago in Crime, Local

Bellingham man sentenced for mistakenly shooting at Uber downtown

His actions came in response to a drive-by shooting that hit an acquaintance.

2 days ago in Government, Local, National

Sen. Patty Murray among democrats boycotting President Trump’s State of the Union address

Murray in a statement said the address will be directed towards Washingtonians to explain how the president has failed the state. 

2 days ago in Government, Local

Whatcom County flood managers present early action plan

They say their plan will include several modes of action and will take several years to implement. 

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