Community Events

18 hours ago

Water adjudication informational meeting for Lynden residents planned for September

Members of the community will also have a chance after Monday's hearing to get their questions answered by state and local officials at the Lynden Senior Center from 1-3 p.m.

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19 hours ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Greek Festival, Jam on the River in Ferndale, the Lynden Whiskey Event and more

Get ready for a weekend full of festivities in Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden featured in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

2 days ago

Officials in Bellingham meet to remember the 118th anniversary of the ‘Bellingham Riot’

Thursday's memorial gathering takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn with County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Engleberg among the featured speakers.

2 days ago

Whatcom County opens courthouse to the public for community event

People who attend will be able to hear the latest updates on the new jail, upcoming construction projects, details on the county budget and more.

1 week ago

Bellingham’s newest tiny home village opens to the public

North Haven contains 19 new tiny home units, in addition to 23 more that were brought in from the old Unity Village in Fairhaven.

1 week ago

New Whidbey Island exhibit honors famed orca ‘Tokitae’

According to Orca Network, Toki's Legacy allows visitors to explore all aspects of Tokitae's family, life and home water and has artifacts from her 1970 capture in Penn Cove.

2 weeks ago

Peoples Bank announces Great Peoples Bank Pig Search

The bank is also hosting a $1,000 giveaway for one lucky person who enters its online contest, whether they find a piggy bank or not.

2 weeks ago

Ragfinery announces plans to reopen in new downtown Bellingham retail space

Plans are being made to have a grand opening at the new location in the Arts District before winter this year.

3 weeks ago

City of Bellingham opens entries for 20th annual “Essence of Bellingham Photo Competition”

Entries are being accepted free of charge now through Oct. 1.

4 weeks ago

Northwest Washington Fair kicks off the annual festivities with new value menu, activities and more

Fair gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

4 weeks ago

Beats on the Bay brings free live music back to Bellingham Bay

Paddleboarders, kayakers and boaters rejoice! Three free concerts are coming this summer.

4 weeks ago

Maureen Sullivan: Subdued Stringband Jamboree

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Subdued Stringband Jamboree co-Maestro Maureen Sullivan is an artist with a reputation for being a goofball.…

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Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

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1 day ago in Sports

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Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.

1 day ago in Sports

Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season

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2 days ago in Sports

Three ejected in Giants-Rockies game, delaying Rafael Devers’ 30th home run trot of season

Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland, along with San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Willy Adames, were ejected from Tuesday night's game following a benches-clearing incident that started after Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning.