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20 hours ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

23 hours ago in Local Sports, Professional, Sports

US and Germany lose group-stage finales on Day 15 of the World Cup

Soccer player in a dark kit kicks the ball toward goal as the green-clad goalkeeper dives, with a Los Angeles banner in the background.

The loss doesn't affect team USA's position in the tournament

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

2 days ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

2 days ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

3 days ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

4 days ago in Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

4 days ago in Sports

Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.

Entertainment

20 hours ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional

CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?

Storefront adorned with large hanging soccer-ball balloons, flags in the window, and people seated outside under leafy trees.

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Lifestyle Lookout: Cirque Italia, Jam on the River, Tractor Pulls and live music

There are a bunch of fun events this weekend for folks who aren’t obsessed with soccer. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

National News

20 hours ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

2 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

4 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

4 days ago in National

A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.

5 days ago in National

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.

Sports

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seattle Storm snap 11-game losing streak with a 99-88 victory over the New York Liberty

Female basketball player in a white and green Storm jersey on the court, sticking out her tongue as she moves.

SEATTLE (AP) — Flau’jae Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, Dominique Malonga became the youngest player in WNBA history to…

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Brandon Lowe, Henry Davis each homer to lead Pirates over Mariners 5-1

Pirates infielder in black and yellow stretches to tag a teal-uniformed runner sliding into a base; ball in midair near the glove at the base.

J.P. Crawford singled home the Mariners’ lone run in fifth inning.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Ashcraft, Rodriguez, O’Hearn help Pirates rout AL West-leading Mariners 11-1

Pittsburgh Pirates player in white uniform #29 runs near home plate as an opposing player in blue watches from the infield dirt and grass nearby.

Bryan Woo started the game with three hitless innings, but then fell apart in the fourth and was lifted at the end of the inning.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match in Seattle

Post‑match celebration as a goalkeeper in blue hugs a teammate, with another player wearing a brown FIFA World Cup 2026 bib looking on in the foreground.

It's unclear whether Iran's upcoming opponent, Egypt, will also be allowed to arrive in Seattle two days early.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners activate Randy Arozarena from the injured list, option Connor Joe to minors

Two men at a sports stadium wearing white shirts and sunglasses, one with a gold chain, blurred crowd in the background.

Infielder/outfielder Connor Joe was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Cole Young hits a two-run home run in the seventh to lift Mariners to a 3-2 victory over Pirates

Seattle Mariners player in a navy jersey runs with his right arm raised in celebration on a baseball field, green outfield wall behind him.

Andrés Muñoz pitched a perfect ninth for his 14th save.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Paige Bueckers scores 27, Fudd adds career-high 26 as the Wings beat the Storm 112-110 in overtime

Storm women’s basketball player (#11) shouts in celebration on the court, crowd cheering behind her in the arena.

Dominique Malonga scored a career-high 37 to go with 12 rebounds for Seattle (3-15).

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Canzone homers, Gilbert allows 3 hits and Mariners beat Red Sox 3-1

Two baseball players embrace on the field; back of Munoz's jersey shows number 75 as the crowd blurs in the background.

Logan Gilbert (6-4) struck out eight and walked two.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: US books ticket to knockout round, M’s face Red Sox, Bells notch best win of the season and more

Crowd seated on blankets at an outdoor festival with rusted silo structures in the background and string lights overhead.

Downtown Bellingham was packed as the US earned back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time since 1930.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bryan Woo throws 7 scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-0

Mariners pitcher in white uniform and cap raises his right arm, index finger pointing, with a blurred crowd in the background.

It was a solid bounce-back outing for Woo, who gave up a career-high seven runs in five innings in a 7-5 loss at Baltimore on June 11.

Local News

19 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Outdoors

Hiker rescued on Mount Larrabee following over 100-foot fall

Rescue crews had until sunset to find the group due to their remote location.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional

CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?

Storefront adorned with large hanging soccer-ball balloons, flags in the window, and people seated outside under leafy trees.

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.

20 hours ago in Local, Traffic

James Street closure in King Mountain extended through July 10

Road construction in a rural area with a long wooden formwork trench and workers installing materials under a blue sky.

Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.

20 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Lane reductions expected due to paving in Sumas

A few stretches of Hwy 9 need dry weather for the paving work to be completed.

22 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic

Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

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