National Sports

14 hours ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.

22 hours ago in Sports

Joel Embiid misses Game 2 and the 76ers miss their big man in the 4th quarter of their loss

The Philadelphia 76ers put up a good fight without Joel Embiid, though could have used their man in the middle when they struggled to score in the final minutes of Game 2 on Wednesday night.

22 hours ago in Sports

Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

3 days ago in Sports

Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

3 days ago in Sports

Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.

Lifestyle

19 hours 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.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported

Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

3 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Lynden chocolate shop wins multiple international awards

Fresco Chocolate in Lynden won multiple awards at the Academy of Chocolate Awards in London on March 20.

7 days ago in Lifestyle, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Pest Control Expert

Odorous house ants emerge in May as warmer weather arrives in Whatcom County

As temperatures rise in May, many Whatcom County homeowners notice an uptick in odorous house ants, commonly known as sugar…

News from My Bellingham Now

11 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Weather

Regional officials prepare public for wildfire season with new campaign

Thirteen counties in western Washington are partnering to promote a "Ready, Set, Go!" evacuation campaign.

15 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Local

ER parking to be limited at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center over next two years

The ER's west side parking lot is closing for construction of the Peter Paulsen Pavilion.

16 hours ago in Local

Law enforcement searching for missing Skagit County woman in Arlington

30-year-old Ruth Swanson was last seen at her family member's residence Tuesday night. Anyone with any information is asked to call 911.

16 hours ago in Crime, Local

Teen suspect sentenced in Bellingham fatal drive-by shooting

He was sentenced to seven months in jail and was transferred to DOC custody earlier Thursday.

17 hours ago in Environmental, Local, Outdoors

Bellingham’s I-5 graffiti rock broken up, will no longer be relocated

WSDOT is planning to share a limited number of pieces with interested members of the public.

19 hours 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.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported

Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.

2 days ago in Crime, Local

Lummi Nation officer who was shot seven times back on duty

The suspect in the July 2025 shooting is scheduled to go to trial in mid-June.

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