National Sports

5 hours ago in Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

5 hours ago in Sports

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

22 hours ago in Sports

76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return

Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters

The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.

2 days ago in Sports

Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season

Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W NBA on NBC growing up and now she'll be part of the network's broadcasts of the league.

Lifestyle

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

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

Bellingham Beer Week returns, April Brews Day scheduled for April 18

The festivities kick off with a party at Wander Brewing on Friday, April 10 before a series of events throughout 14 participating breweries in Bellingham.

4 days ago in Education, Government, Lifestyle, Local

State shuts down funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

United Way of Whatcom County says it will have to find new funding sources to continue offering the program.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

News from My Bellingham Now

29 minutes ago in Local, Traffic

I-5 northbound south of Bellingham set to reopen on April 16

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WSDOT says that all lanes of I-5 northbound between North Lake Samish and Old Fairhaven Parkway are scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 16.

19 hours ago in Crime, Local

California animal rescue offers reward for information linked to Guemes Island

SKAGIT COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A disturbing mystery in Western Washington is now drawing national attention– and a big reward.…

19 hours ago in Business, Local

Steady market, rising downtown vacancies in Bellingham to begin 2026

Downtown and Sunset Square combined for more than half of the vacant retail space in Bellingham.

19 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Local

Whatcom County reminds residents to be safe when eating locally

Anyone who suspects a food seller is operating illegally is asked to contact the Whatcom County Food Safety team. 

22 hours ago in Community Events, Government, Local

Whatcom County, Ecology to hold office hours for water adjudication

There are three upcoming sessions in April at local library branches.

23 hours ago in Local

Lummi Island Ferry dry dock postponed to fall

The three-week outage will likely take place between September and October.

1 day ago in Local

Police search for missing Lummi Nation teen last seen in Bellingham

Anyone with information on her location is asked to call 911. 

2 days ago in Business, Local

Whatcom County housing market slows down in first quarter of 2026

Data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service show fewer homes sold, and those that did took longer to find buyers.

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