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6 hours ago in Sports

Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal

Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.

6 hours ago in Sports

Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

6 hours ago in Sports

Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.

4 days ago in Sports

Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he’s ‘blessed and cursed’ by the success of his career

Novak Djokovic didn't dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.

4 days ago in Sports

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, helping France beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row.

4 days ago in Sports

It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals

British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the opening men's semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday.

5 days ago in Sports

‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen

The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.

6 days ago in Sports

Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards

Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.

Entertainment

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Photos

Pride IN Bellingham festival | Photos

Rainbow Pride parade on a sunny street with people in colorful outfits and confetti in the air near rainbow banners and storefronts outside a club venue.

See visuals from the annual pride festival in Bellingham.

23 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, National, Trending

Washington co-leads lawsuit against Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

Water tower with Paramount logo in the foreground, hills and the Hollywood sign visible in the background.

12 states argue the proposed merger would "extinguish competition" while raising prices, lowering quality and reducing jobs.

National News

6 hours ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

6 hours ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

5 days ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

6 days ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

6 days ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

Sports

6 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Neither France nor Spain has trailed at this year’s World Cup, but only one can reach the final

Soccer player in red Spain kit (number 5) raises fists in celebration on a green field, Coca-Cola boards behind him.

France and Spain, both at their 17th World Cup, have met only once previously on soccer’s biggest stage.

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seahawks’ new owners, M’s hit All-Star break, Bells players in the MLB Draft and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Khosla family is taking over for Jody Allen in Seattle following a record-breaking sale in the NFL.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners lose starter Hancock to a hand injury but beat Rays 8-2 to snap a five-game losing streak

Seattle Mariners pitcher in a navy uniform throws a pitch during a game, with a glove on his left hand and a focused expression behind a blurred crowd.

Seattle (48-49) lost three straight to the Marlins to start a 1-5 trip.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says

Blue double-decker parade bus with 'World Champions' sign, fans cheering on sidewalks and police in foreground.

Vinod Khosla is the founder of Khosla Ventures, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s open series against AL-leaders, Kepley back at WWU, Spain-France in World cup semis and more | Northwest Sports Update

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Former Sehome standout and GNAC Freshman of the Year Grant Kepley is back in Bellingham.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Marlins beat the Mariners 8-4 for a 3-game sweep, extending their win streak to 6

Right-handed pitcher from Seattle in a blue jersey winding up to throw a pitch (number 50).

Bryce Miller gave up six runs — four earned — on nine hits in five innings with four walks.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s look to avoid sweep, Bells rally for non-league win, new LC baseball coach and more | Northwest Sports Update

Baseball batter in Mariners uniform swings at a pitch with a catcher in blue gear behind him.

The M's are aiming to revive their bats in Miami after getting shut out the previous night.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Stowers homers, López has 40th multi-hit game as Marlins beat Mariners 2-0 for 5th straight win

Baseball player in a white Miami uniform slides into home plate as the catcher reaches for a tag, dirt kicked up around the plate.

George Kirby gave up two runs and eight hits over six innings.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s fall in extra-innings opener in Miami, Bells dominate All-Star selections, former M’s foe Verlander announces retirement and more | Northwest Sports Update

Teal-uniform baserunner slides toward a base while a white-uniform fielder Lunges in to tag the runner.4a9

The M's are looking to rebound in Miami after losing a heartbreaker in extra innings last night.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Jakob Marsee hits deep game-ending single in 10th to give Marlins 6-5 win over Mariners

Teal-uniform baserunner slides headfirst toward a base as a white-uniform fielder lunges to tag him.

Cal Raleigh doubled twice, including a run-scoring two-bagger during the Mariners' three-run eighth inning.

Local News

20 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Suspect arrested after Fisherman’s Memorial vandalized at Zuanich Point Park

Bronze statue of a person holding a coiled rope atop a tall pedestal, set against a clear blue sky; plaque below features a textured relief with colorful markings and the inscription 'never to return'.

The statue, which was erected in 1999, honors commercial fishing families and those who lost their lives at sea.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Photos

Pride IN Bellingham festival | Photos

Rainbow Pride parade on a sunny street with people in colorful outfits and confetti in the air near rainbow banners and storefronts outside a club venue.

See visuals from the annual pride festival in Bellingham.

22 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Advocacy group aiming to add more bike, pedestrian protections around Bellingham

Yard signs have been popping up at the site of crashes involving pedestrians and/or bikes.

23 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, National, Trending

Washington co-leads lawsuit against Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

Water tower with Paramount logo in the foreground, hills and the Hollywood sign visible in the background.

12 states argue the proposed merger would "extinguish competition" while raising prices, lowering quality and reducing jobs.

4 days ago in Education, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, National

AG Nick Brown sues Department of Education over mental health grant cuts

Smiling man in a dark suit speaks at a podium with two microphones in front of him.

The cuts stand to cost Washington schools over $20 million.

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