National Sports

18 hours ago in Sports

US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title

The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.

19 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season

Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.

4 days ago in Sports

High-profile injuries already adding up 2 games into the NFL season

Sam Darnold played just five snaps. A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a while. De'Zhaun Stribling was carted off the field. High-profile injuries are adding up just two games into the NFL season. It's not even Sunday yet.

5 days ago in Sports

Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for US and not against each other

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving.

Lifestyle

18 hours ago in Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Bellingham lifts total burn ban

Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.

3 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local, National

25 years later: The Pacific Northwest unites at the border to remember 9/11 | Contributed

A memorial at Peace Arch Park brought together military members, first responders, local officials and community members to remember the events from 25 years ago.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30

The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

News from My Bellingham Now

8 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local, National, Trending

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.

8 hours ago in Crime, Local, National, Trending

Sedro-Woolley Police arrest woman in connection to multi-state fraud investigation

The scheme reportedly robbed an elderly resident of more than $1 million.

11 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Nighttime delays expected on northbound I-5 south of Bellingham this week

Crews are continuing work to correct fish passage barriers near Lake Samish.

11 hours ago in Local

Sheriff’s office seeks tips into 2018 disappearance of Custer man

Billy Joe Darwin was last seen at his home on Valley View Road.

12 hours ago in Crime, Local

Man arrested in Sedro-Woolley following threats, false gun report

Officers noted the suspect was unarmed at the time of his arrest.

12 hours ago in Government, Local

New changes to take effect ahead of Monday’s Bellingham City Council meeting

Public comment will now take place at the beginning of regular meetings instead of the end.

13 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

More details released in suspected hate crime in Bellingham

Court documents say the suspect hurled racist insults at the Hispanic victim and his son in the men's bathroom.

13 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Trending

Fire heavily damages Bellingham cold storage facility

No one was inside the building and no injuries were reported.

3 days ago in Government, Local, National

Lake Whatcom retrofitting project receives FEMA funding

Over $2 million dollars is being sent to the project after Hazard Mitigation Grant funding was approved.

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