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Staff Picks: My Bellingham Now’s top stories of 2025
Before we head into 2026, take a look back at some of the newsroom's favorite stories from 2025.
Warley’s 22 points and 14 rebounds help No. 7 Gonzaga beat San Diego 99-93
Tyon Grant-Foster scored 18 points while Mario Saint-Supery and Braden Huff had 14 apiece for Gonzaga.
Bellingham residents to receive utility cost increase on January 1
In effort to ease the financial burden to families, the city has expanded eligibility for rate reductions.
Stevens Pass Ski Area opens for winter season, Mount Baker shows plenty of snow
The National Weather Service is currently forecasting dry weather at Mt. Baker until New Year’s Day with wet winter weather bringing more snow to the slopes this weekend.
Afghan national from Bellingham charged in National Guard shooting makes first court appearance
29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including first-degree murder.
Fireworks allowed in certain parts of Whatcom County this New Year’s Eve
As a reminder, setting off fireworks within Bellingham city limits is illegal.
Governor unveils proposed budget to solve deficit
Bob Ferguson also announced his support for a millionaires' tax.
Northwest Sports Update: Canucks top Kraken in battle for PNW, updated playoff picture in NFC, Sounders resign Rothrock and more
The Seahawks and 49ers will officially play for the No. 1 seed on Saturday, while the loser plays for the No. 5 seed.
4 weeks ago in Sports
In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston's Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise — might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it
Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices. Then again, Chevy Chase has never been very diplomatic.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions
It's that time — December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How's our health? What's up with our money? What about the country? Will the coming year look like the departing one year, or be something entirely different? Are we ready?
4 weeks ago in Sports
Tiger Woods turns 50. It’s the one time golf’s greats can relate to him
Talk to any golfer who played against Tiger Woods and there is sure to be at least one story about one shot so sublime they were certain it could not be hit by them or anyone else.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is ‘stable’ after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight champion from Britain, was in a stable condition in the hospital Monday after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people who were close friends and team members, his promoter said.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?
Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a hometown flair.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds
They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander
Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
4 weeks ago in National, Trending
Winter storm packing snow and strong winds to descend on Great Lakes and Northeast
A wild winter storm was expected to bring strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the northern U.S. and left tens of thousands of customers without power.
Liam Ohgren scores lone shootout goal to lift Canucks past Kraken, 3-2
Jared McCann and Ryan Winterton scored for Seattle.
Additional funding could arrive soon for Whatcom County flood victims
The Whatcom County Council will consider distributing some money collected through the Healthy Children's Fund to families with young children.
