National Sports

21 hours ago in Sports

Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

21 hours ago in Sports

Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.

2 days ago in Sports

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.

2 days ago in Sports

Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial

Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

2 days ago in Sports

Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.

2 days ago in Sports

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

5 days ago in Sports

Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.

5 days ago in Sports

Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months

Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, she gave the Indiana Fever and fans a scare Thursday night.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

National News

20 hours ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

5 days ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

7 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

7 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

1 week ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

Sports

11 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks sign big name edge rusher, M’s rally to snap skid, district baseball tourney gets underway and more

The Seahawks have reportedly signed former Cowboys edge Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year contract.

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

J.P. Crawford hits go-ahead homer in 5-run 6th as Mariners rally from 4 down to beat Braves 5-4

Logan Gilbert pitched six innings, allowing four runs and six hits.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s swept by KC, WWU men’s rugby wins historic national title, prep sports playoffs kick off and more

The M's are facing a former Bellingham Bells pitcher as they look to snap their three-game skid.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Dejan Joveljić’s first-half goal rallies Sporting Kansas City to 1-1 tie with Sounders

Seattle (6-1-2) took a 1-0 lead in the 2nd minute on an unassisted goal by Paul Rothrock.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Royals hold Mariners to 4 hits for a 4-1 win and 3-game series sweep

Seattle’s only run came in the third when Leo Rivas scored on a fielder’s choice groundball from Josh Naylor.

5 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s back at home, Russell Wilson eyes TV career, spring prep sports near playoffs and more

Russell Wilson could be calling it a career, but there's a good chance you'd still be seeing him on Sundays.

6 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Big names emerge in Seahawks ownership search, Mariners injury updates, Sehome-Squalicum soccer and more

Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook are both rumored to be in the mix for the next Seahawks owner.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Cole Young has 3 late RBIs to help the Mariners rally past the Twins 5-3 and win the series

Seattle (16-16) improved to .500 for the first time since April 3.

6 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Young powers M’s to win in Minnesota, nation’s top hoops recruit in WA makes decision, Blazers booted from playoffs and more

Cole Young picked up a pair of crucial hits in Wednesday's win to cap off a monster Midwest road trip.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Julio Rodriguez has 3 doubles, Josh Naylor homers as Mariners beat Twins 7-1

Mariners starter Logan Gilbert gave up one run in five innings.

Local News

11 hours ago in Crime, Government, Local

Whatcom County Council struggles to approve jail framework amid growing frustration

Elected officials estimate that each day of delay costs around $40,000.

12 hours ago in Education, Local

Whatcom, Skagit County schools recognized for academic improvements

State education officials noted improvements in attendance and testing scores within our region's schools.

13 hours ago in Local

BRIEF: Lynden school bus driver hospitalized in crash

A handful of students were on board, but none of them were injured in the crash.

18 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Lynden chocolate shop wins multiple international awards

Fresco Chocolate in Lynden won multiple awards at the Academy of Chocolate Awards in London on March 20.

1 day ago in Government, Local

State Supreme Court strikes down attempt at referendum on “millionaire’s tax”

The court is still expected to rule on the tax's constitutionality later this year.