National Sports

1 day ago in Sports

WNBA warns the Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clark’s injury on time

A day after Caitlin Clark was a late scratch because of a back injury, the Indiana Fever received a warning from the WNBA for not reporting the injury sooner, the league confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday night.

1 day ago in Sports

NFL MVP Matthew Stafford agrees to 1-year contract extension with Rams through 2027

Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced the deal Thursday without immediately revealing its value.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.

2 days ago in Sports

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming men's favorite on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Italian is unbeaten in three months. He's won 29 straight matches and dropped just three sets.

3 days ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’

Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.

3 days ago in Sports

Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix

The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

4 days ago in Sports

The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals

Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential. Turns out, the future has arrived perhaps a little ahead of schedule, and propelled by forward Alex Newhook's knack for scoring Game 7 playoff series-clinching goals.

5 days ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers

The 42-year-old four-time NFL MVP made a surprise appearance on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice field Monday for the start of voluntary organized team activities, jogging out in a white No. 8 jersey shortly after finalizing a 1-year deal to return to the club he guided to an AFC North championship last winter.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend

It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.

22 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Memorial Day weekend kicks off with parade in downtown Bellingham

There will also be several events in Bellingham and Ferndale on Monday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

The game’s afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day

From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day on Friday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show

Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.

National News

23 hours ago in National

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.

4 days ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

2 weeks ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

2 weeks ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.

Sports

20 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Ski to Sea coverage, M’s open road trip in KC, state tournament updates and more

Anchored coverage of 2026 Ski to Sea begins at 7 am from the starting line and 1 pm from the finish on KGMI.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: JP to 3B, NFL commissioner disputes Seahawks sale reports, big day for Whatcom County soccer teams and more

JP Crawford has proposed a move to third base in light of Colt Emerson's promotion to the majors.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Jhonny Pereda hits 1st MLB home run as Mariners beat White Sox 5-4 to win 3-game series

Randy Arozarena, who scored two runs earlier in the game, put Seattle up for good with a two-run homer in the seventh off Jordan Hicks.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s prevail in series over White Sox, Aaron Rodgers to retire after 2026, Squalicum boys soccer opens state tourney and more

Jhonny Pereda and Randy Arozarena each hit home runs to help the M's rebound against the White Sox this afternoon.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Outdoors

Ski to Sea in need of volunteers ahead of Sunday’s race

KGMI will be broadcasting from both the start and finish line starting at 7 a.m.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Benintendi’s ninth-inning single sends the White Sox past the Mariners 2-1

Chicago struggled to get things going early against Mariners starter Bryce Miller, who threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Emerson’s first hit a HR, JSN’s award error, prep boys soccer state tournament kicks off and more

M's top prospect Colt Emerson's first major league hit was a home run to solidify their series-opening win over the White Sox.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Colt Emerson homers for 1st career hit as Mariners beat White Sox 6-1 behind Woo

Bryan Woo (4-2) pitched six shutout innings for the Mariners.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Pec, Marcinkowski lead Galaxy past Seattle 2-0, ending Sounders’ 22-match unbeaten streak at home

The Sounders fall to 4-1-1 at home and L.A. improves to 3-3-2 on the road.

Local News

21 hours ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend

It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.

22 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Memorial Day weekend kicks off with parade in downtown Bellingham

There will also be several events in Bellingham and Ferndale on Monday.

22 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local

Construction set to begin for Birch Bay Library Express

The new location will likely be ready for the public by January 2027.

23 hours ago in Government, Local, Religion

Recent settlement spurs rule change in foster parent requirements

Court documents state the settlement comes after two foster parents sued the state for violating their First Amendment rights.

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

Skagit County schedules June burn ban

Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.