Lifestyle

3 hours ago

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

16 hours ago

Chick-fil-A announces late April grand opening in Whatcom County

Anyone who dresses in cow print can get a free meal on April 30.

1 day ago

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

4 days ago

WSDOT begins work to move Bellingham Graffiti Rock from I-5 site

WSDOT added the rock cannot physically be removed in one piece, but explosives won't be used to break it apart.

5 days ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival blooms, April Brews Day returns to Bellingham and more events this weekend

Whatever the weather brings, there is so much to do this weekend in Whatcom County. We have it all for you on the docket in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

5 days ago

CONTRIBUTED: First Aid and CPR (the life you save could be your own)

Raise your hand if you’ve ever pressed your lips onto Resusci Annie. For generations, locals have learned to give the…

5 days ago

Shanna Sheridan: Bellingham Beer Alliance, Bellingham Cider Company

Shanna Sheridan found her way to her job as Brand Ambassador and Event Coordinator at Bellingham Cider Company shortly after Boundary Bay Brewing Company shuttered their doors last fall. Her transition to the brewery scene came after she founded PNW Beer Moms, an online group that centered around providing beer drinking community for moms in Bellingham.

6 days ago

Anna Adams: Owner, Hela Provisions

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – By stepping foot into the Hela Provisions storefront on Cornwall Avenue in downtown Bellingham, customers are…

7 days ago

Mount Baker Ski Area to close for the season on April 19

It comes ahead of a potential snow dump to cap off the season.

7 days ago

Spring chinook salmon fishing to open on the Skagit River

Anglers can target chinook from April 20 until May 15.

1 week ago

Northwest Washington Fair announces Maoli to play grandstand stage

Tickets for Maoli will go on pre-sale Wednesday, with general public tickets going live at 9 a.m. Friday.

1 week ago

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

2 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Beer Week begins, Rick Steves visits Bellingham, live music and more this weekend

Check out these events happening this weekend in Whatcom County.

2 weeks ago

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

2 weeks ago

Bellingham Beer Week returns, April Brews Day scheduled for April 18

The festivities kick off with a party at Wander Brewing on Friday, April 10 before a series of events throughout 14 participating breweries in Bellingham.

2 weeks ago

State shuts down funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

United Way of Whatcom County says it will have to find new funding sources to continue offering the program.

2 weeks ago

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

3 weeks ago

Preventing Spring Pest Infestations Before They Start

By taking proactive steps in April, Whatcom County homeowners can reduce the risk of infestations, protect their property and enjoy a more pest-free spring and summer.

3 weeks ago

Time to get ready for the coming wildfire season

Signs are pointing to severe wildfire season this summer. “Despite receiving near-normal precipitation over the winter, record-warm temperatures forced much…

3 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Easter events in Bellingham and surrounding areas this weekend

From Bellis Fair Mall to Mt. Baker to downtown Bellingham, check out these Easter weekend events.

Recent Headlines

3 hours ago in Sports

Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year

There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

1 day ago in Sports

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

1 day ago in Sports

Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

5 days ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.