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24 hours ago in Sports

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts

While most of the Kansas City Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts this week, wide receiver Rashee Rice was back in Texas, serving his 30-day jail sentence after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured.

24 hours ago in Sports, Trending

MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.

1 day ago in Sports

Baseball players ask for expanded free agency, salary arbitration rights, almost doubling minimum

Baseball players fired the opening salvo Wednesday in what is expected to be long and contentious labor negotiations, asking for expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights along with almost doubling the major league minimum and increasing the money high-revenue teams share with the less-wealthy clubs.

1 day ago in Sports

Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final

Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.

2 days ago in Sports

Iga Swiatek improves career record at French Open to 42-3 as she reaches 3rd round

Iga Swiatek has improved her career record at the French Open to 42-3. The four-time champion eliminated 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round on Wednesday.

Lifestyle

20 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Woods Coffee to close Railroad Avenue location in Bellingham

Woods attributed the closure to a consistent drop in foot traffic in the area paired with rising operating costs.

1 day ago in Business, Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Downtown Sounds unveils 2026 summer lineup

The five-week concert series starts on July 8 with an emphasis on Bellingham musicians.

1 day ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Artist Point soon to be accessible as crews clear road

There is no planned opening date, though crews began nearly a week earlier this year than in 2025.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Lifestyle Lookout: Shoestring Circus, Roller Derby, Bells Fundraiser and live music

For those who want to get out and enjoy the bounty of our county this weekend, we have a ton of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

News from My Bellingham Now

30 minutes ago in Elections, Government, Local

Initiative to repeal ‘millionaire’s tax’ likely heading to voters

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Let's Go Washington well on its way to placing measure on the November election ballot.

37 minutes ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Government, Health and Wellness, Local

More FEMA flood assistance centers opening this weekend

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Victims of December's flooding can get help at two new locations.

2 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local

Bee swarm incident cleared after Skagit County crash

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Close-up of a lavender flower spike with a bee collecting pollen on purple blossoms

The incident happened nearly a year after a similar accident in Whatcom County.

19 hours ago in Environmental, Local

Port partners with PSE to install solar power at Zuanich Point Park

Installed on the Fisherman’s Pavilion roof, the system will generate about 100 kilowatts of power.

20 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Woods Coffee to close Railroad Avenue location in Bellingham

Woods attributed the closure to a consistent drop in foot traffic in the area paired with rising operating costs.

20 hours ago in Education, Local

BPS task force recommends closures of Carl Cozier and Columbia elementary schools

If the district moves forward with the recommendations, the soonest the schools would close is fall 2027.

22 hours ago in Education, Local

Meridian School District prepares for superintendent transition

It comes as the district said it will not make any significant cuts or staff reductions ahead of the upcoming school year.

24 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Government, Local

Whatcom County to receive grant funding from WA Military Dept

The two contracts are aimed at flood preparation and security measures.

1 day ago in Crime, Local

Man arrested after allegations of child sex assault in hospital bathroom

Both individuals were patients at the hospital.

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