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Bellingham Police launch new program to help victims of hate crimes

The Safe Place program will help victims report crimes immediately, which ensures a proper and timely investigation occurs.

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Brett Lott: Bellingham Bike Polo

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Bellingham area has become a hub for world class mountain biking over the past 20…

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Northwest Sports Update: Penix out for season, Hall of Famer’s son joins Seahawks, Huskies basketball win thriller and more

Former UW star QB Michael Penix suffered his fifth season-ending injury in eight seasons between college and the pros.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch

Excuse me, you look like you like... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect?

2 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility

Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who's paid any attention over the past quarter-century: Roger Federer was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday.

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Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

The tiny Caribbean island country Curaçao will go to the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the marquee event in men's soccer.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.

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Red Wings rookie Nate Danielson has goal and assist for first NHL points in 4-2 win over Kraken

The Kraken play at the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

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Salmon fishing closes on Skagit River until 2026

Fish and Wildlife says catch estimates for coho salmon are nearing their limit.

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Everett man accused of assault with a knife in Bellingham sentenced in court

During the altercation, the victim was stabbed in the back twice and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Man accused of hate crime arrested in Blaine

He was booked into the Whatcom County Jail early Saturday morning before being released on personal recognizance earlier on Tuesday. 

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Plantation Shooting Range slated to reopen in early 2026

A spokesperson tells My Bellingham Now that the indoor range is set to open softly for law enforcement beginning January 2026 and will open to the public that March.

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Stakeholders criticize WWU leadership over recent layoffs

A spokesperson for the delegation tells My Bellingham Now that it has not received a response to a letter sent to the university as of Nov. 18.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Man charged with murder in shooting of Oakland football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star John Beam

A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the shooting death of celebrated former football coach John Beam, who died Friday after being shot in the head on the junior college campus in Oakland where he worked.

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Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Labubu and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to dazzle at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here’s what to know

Two things that made massive cultural splashes this year — Labubu and "KPop Demon Hunters" — will fill the sky and streets of New York when the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off this year.

2 weeks ago in National

House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate

The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.

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Sehome High School student killed in weekend car crash in Bellingham

The 17-year-old was the sole occupant of the car fire near Boulevard Park.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

A new Netflix doc offers an intimate portrait of Selena, straight from her family’s vault

It's been 30 years since the singer known simply as Selena was killed at 23 — and those who love her are working hard to ensure her legacy endures for decades to come.

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NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

5 days ago in Sports

Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers … and stock … to the public

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products in a move it says "aims to democratize access to performance enhancement tools and protocols."

5 days ago in Sports

More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week

Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.