National Sports

1 day ago in Sports

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal

A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.

1 day ago in Sports

Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee

Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women

The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.

2 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout

Lifestyle Lookout: Ski conditions at Mount Baker, Wicked sing along, live music and more in Whatcom County

Brave the weather and hit the slopes at Mount Baker or attend one of these community events in Whatcom County this weekend.

3 days ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local

3% surcharge to be added to credit, debit card charges on Washington State Ferries

Riders can skip the new surcharge by paying with cash or using prepaid ORCA cards to make purchases. 

3 days ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Whatcom County updates process to report illnesses from water recreation

Water recreation can include a wide range of activities at local beaches, lakes, public pools and hot tubs.

3 days ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Recall of peanut butter products expands to Washington state

The peanut butter in question was sold under various brand names, including Flavor Fresh Peanut Butter, Katy's Kitchen Smooth Peanut Butter and House Recipe Creamy Peanut Butter.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

News from My Bellingham Now

20 hours ago in Crime, Local

City of Bellingham warns drivers of fake QR codes for paid parking

Anyone who sees a suspicious QR code posted near a parking meter or payment kiosk is asked to report it to the city. 

21 hours ago in Crime, Local

Arlington man found guilty of killing his friend near Baker Lake in 2019

Alexander Vanags faces up to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree manslaughter.

21 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Guide to see delays in Bellingham on Tuesday and Wednesday

Crews will be working on a sewer main improvement project between Bakerview and Kellogg.

21 hours ago in Business, Local

CHS Northwest to sell four more stores, including Bellingham location

It comes as the Lynden-based business is shifting away from the retail experience.

2 days ago in Crime, Local

Bellingham man arrested in connection to bleachers theft at Lynden church

Investigators discovered that the bleachers were cut up and sold for scrap.

2 days ago in Local

Police search for vulnerable adult last seen in Birch Bay

Editor’s note: Armstrong has been located.  WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Police are asking for help locating a vulnerable adult…

2 days ago in Government, Local

States sue Trump administration over cuts to clean energy programs, including one in Whatcom County

Plans for a regional hydrogen hub with a key site in Ferndale would be scrapped if the federal funding is terminated.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Port of Bellingham highlights investments, clean energy business expansion and more in new report

Moving into the final year of its four-year strategy plan, the Port hopes to keep local businesses thriving by focusing on what their workforce needs to stay in the area.

2 days ago in Local, Outdoors

Two drivers rescued off wintry backroads of Mount Baker Highway

One driver hiked nearly 3 miles to call for help.

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