National Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation

The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

4 days ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

4 days ago in Sports

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.

Lifestyle

6 hours 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.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Stone Temple Pilots to headline Northwest Washington Fair this summer in Lynden

Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with public ticket sales going live at 9 a.m. this Friday. 

4 days ago in Business, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Andi Vann: Owner of Pure Bliss Desserts

Meet the owner of an award-winning dessert shop located in downtown Bellingham.

5 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout

Lifestyle Lookout: Valentine’s Day events happening this weekend in Bellingham

From 'Single Mingle Trivia' to improv comedy, this weekend is packed with fun events.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Whatcom County eases permit threshold for smaller outdoor music festivals

The move aligns county code with Washington state's in an effort to reduce barriers for event organizers.

News from My Bellingham Now

20 hours ago in Crime, Local

Lynden woman sentenced in connection to drive-by shooting in Bellingham

She pled guilty to drive-by shooting, second degree assault and drug possession charges. 

20 hours ago in Government, Local

Washington officials vote to establish state sandstone

The state Senate voted unanimously with one excused absence to approve the measure on Monday, Feb. 16 after a short speech from its sponsor Sen. Ron Muzzall.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Stone Temple Pilots to headline Northwest Washington Fair this summer in Lynden

Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with public ticket sales going live at 9 a.m. this Friday. 

22 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Crews finish emergency repairs on SR 20 near Marblemount following damage from December flooding

They'll now shift their work to a different part of the flood-damaged highway near Concrete.

22 hours ago in Local

Gas prices rise more than 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County

Washington remains among the most expensive states in the country for gas, sitting more than a dollar over the national average.

22 hours ago in Environmental, Local, Weather

Snow flurries in the forecast for Whatcom County this week

Lynden has a slightly higher chance of seeing snow than places further south, but no more than an inch or so through Wednesday morning.

22 hours ago in Local

Whatcom Fire District 7 relocates administrative offices to prep for 24/7 staffing

The district is aiming to have around-the-clock staffing at its busiest station by July.

22 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Solo skier, one other rescued in separate incidents at Mount Baker

The Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council wants people to be wary of thin snow in places creating hazards and to travel with a partner with communication strategies in place in case of separation.

4 days ago in Crime, Local

Recent spike in scam calls claims hundreds of thousands of dollars from community members

The elaborate scams involve the names of actual law enforcement officers and target residents with loved ones in jail.

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