Community Events

23 hours ago

Lifestyle Lookout: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Celtic Rock, Firefighter’s Ball and Birding

There is no shortage of opportunities to celebrate Irish heritage and the many wonders of the Emerald Isle this weekend. We have you covered in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

2 days ago

Local poetry contest accepting submissions from Whatcom residents

The top ten poems selected will be engraved on plaques installed outside the front of the Bellingham Public Library.

2 days ago

City of Bellingham to host “Ask Us Anything” event at cruise terminal

Mayor Kim Lund and her staff will be prepared to take questions regarding current projects and some of the city's top priorities.

1 week ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Tulip Festival nears, a local jazz performance and fresh local beer in Whatcom County

Here's your list of events happening this weekend in our community.

1 week ago

Residents share frustrations over homeless encampments in Bellingham

The encampment has proven to be resilient despite the city’s actions against the absentee owner of a large property directly behind the Walmart.

2 weeks ago

Gail Ridenour: Executive Director, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra

As Executive Director Gail Ridenour and her team gear up for a year of shows like none other, My Bellingham Now was able to learn a bit more about her and the pathway music has given her.

2 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Experience local beer, music and entertainment in Whatcom County this weekend

Here's your list of events happening in Whatcom County this weekend.

2 weeks ago

Whatcom County to hold second community engagement session for new jail

It comes ahead of major decisions on the jail's size, scope and budget this spring.

3 weeks ago

Invasive Species Awareness Week begins in Washington

In Washington, several free webinars are hosted to educate people about water protection against aquatic invasive species as well as weeds and insects this week.

3 weeks ago

Whatcom County Council to hear early action flood plan Tuesday

The public is free to attend the meeting, which takes place at 11 a.m.

3 weeks ago

Wild Women Week returns to Bellingham with two weeks of events

Per the name, Wild Women Week has historically taken place over the course of a week, but this year the event will span two weeks before wrapping on March 8, or International Women's Day.

4 weeks ago

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 weeks ago

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.

Recent Headlines

8 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.

8 hours ago in Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.

1 day ago in Sports

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.

2 days ago in Sports

Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.

2 days ago in Sports

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.