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3 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss

Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...

3 hours ago in Sports

British Open: Baldwin hits ‘terrifying’ opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start

Matthew Baldwin had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, where the Englishman has been a member for 23 years after growing...

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports

LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans

LeBron James may be ready to shed some light on his future plans. The NBA's career scoring king — and free agent — is scheduled to speak publicly Thursday afternoon, meaning

5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but...

1 day ago in Sports

Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.

2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Outdoors, Photos, Sports, Trending

Northwest Tune-Up Festival | Photos

Cyclist riding toward the festival entrance under a teal arch reading 'TUNE-UP BIKE & MUSIC FESTIVAL' with people and vendor tents in the background.

A collection of daring bikers attended, showing off their technical prowess on the tracks. Musical acts decorated the airwaves while bike companies and specialists displayed their products.

2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Sports

Barkley Village owners announce partnership with Whatcom Family YMCA

Clock tower structure with a round clock and 'BARKLEY' sign against a blue sky, trees in the background.

Public input will be welcome in designing a new, upgraded facility.

2 days ago in Sports

Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal

Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.

2 days ago in Sports

Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...

5 hours ago in Entertainment, World

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

3 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Raspberry Festival, PRIDE Ferndale, Sunnyland Stomp and Punk Fest | Lifestyle Lookout

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – It is forecast to be another gorgeous summer weekend in Whatcom County and that means more…

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

National News

2 days ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

1 week ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

1 week ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

1 week ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

Sports

6 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Azura Stevens scores 18 of her 20 points in the 1st half and the Sky beat the Storm 95-90

Two female basketball players in motion during a game; white Sky jersey #30 against a Seattle green-yellow jersey defender as spectators watch.

The Storm struggled from the free-throw line, going 14 of 23 (61%).

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Argentina shocks England, AL shuts out NL in All-Star Game, Bells toss one-hitter and more | Northwest Sports Update

Soccer player in a blue kit kneels on the field, arms raised in celebration as teammates and spectators look on.

Lionel Messi and Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Spain upsets France, Arozarena and AL seek revenge in ASG, Bells back and more | Northwest Sports Update

Three soccer players celebrate a goal, jumping and embracing on a green field near a white sideline line in mid-air.

Spain awaits the winner of Argentina-England in the World Cup final on Sunday.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Neither France nor Spain has trailed at this year’s World Cup, but only one can reach the final

Soccer player in red Spain kit (number 5) raises fists in celebration on a green field, Coca-Cola boards behind him.

France and Spain, both at their 17th World Cup, have met only once previously on soccer’s biggest stage.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seahawks’ new owners, M’s hit All-Star break, Bells players in the MLB Draft and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Khosla family is taking over for Jody Allen in Seattle following a record-breaking sale in the NFL.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners lose starter Hancock to a hand injury but beat Rays 8-2 to snap a five-game losing streak

Seattle Mariners pitcher in a navy uniform throws a pitch during a game, with a glove on his left hand and a focused expression behind a blurred crowd.

Seattle (48-49) lost three straight to the Marlins to start a 1-5 trip.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says

Blue double-decker parade bus with 'World Champions' sign, fans cheering on sidewalks and police in foreground.

Vinod Khosla is the founder of Khosla Ventures, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s open series against AL-leaders, Kepley back at WWU, Spain-France in World cup semis and more | Northwest Sports Update

wwu basketball Grant Kepley

Former Sehome standout and GNAC Freshman of the Year Grant Kepley is back in Bellingham.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Marlins beat the Mariners 8-4 for a 3-game sweep, extending their win streak to 6

Right-handed pitcher from Seattle in a blue jersey winding up to throw a pitch (number 50).

Bryce Miller gave up six runs — four earned — on nine hits in five innings with four walks.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s look to avoid sweep, Bells rally for non-league win, new LC baseball coach and more | Northwest Sports Update

Baseball batter in Mariners uniform swings at a pitch with a catcher in blue gear behind him.

The M's are aiming to revive their bats in Miami after getting shut out the previous night.

Local News

58 minutes ago in Crime, Local, Trending

New details emerge on suspect in Bellingham statue vandalism

Fresh
Monument plaque titled Safe Return, a bronze relief with red handprints and a sailing ship, outdoors by the water.

The suspect returned to the scene of the crime a day after allegedly committing it.

1 hour ago in Lifestyle, Local, Tribal News

Tribally-managed internet service coming to Lummi Nation

Fresh
Close-up of a blue RJ-45 Ethernet connector with gold contacts at the right edge on a white background, taken from the side

Final testing to certify the network is expected to be finished by Friday.

3 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Raspberry Festival, PRIDE Ferndale, Sunnyland Stomp and Punk Fest | Lifestyle Lookout

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – It is forecast to be another gorgeous summer weekend in Whatcom County and that means more…

3 hours ago in Crime, Environmental, Local, Trending

Seal pup found with gunshot wound in Bellingham

Harbor seal pup resting on a blue mesh surface, facing left with speckled gray fur.

This is the third gunshot injury discovered in a WA marine animal in 2026.

20 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local, Trending

Ballots mailed out for Aug. 4 primary in Whatcom County

The ballot features races for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, four seats in the state House and a seat in the state Senate.

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