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2 days ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

2 days ago in Sports

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Kings secure playoff spot with 5-3 win over Kraken

It was Seattle's first loss of the season to the Kings

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Naylor homers twice, Kirby pitches into 8th as Mariners beat Astros for 4-game sweep

Seattle shook off a five-game losing streak with sweep of division rivals

4 days ago in Sports

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.

5 days ago in Sports

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.

5 days ago in Sports

Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.

Entertainment

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

Lifestyle Lookout: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival blooms, April Brews Day returns to Bellingham and more events this weekend

Whatever the weather brings, there is so much to do this weekend in Whatcom County. We have it all for you on the docket in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

2 days ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

National News

2 days ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

5 days ago in National

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.

1 week ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

1 week ago in National

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.

Sports

1 day ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s look to snap skid against Rangers, Rapinoe and Bird split, Kraken end season and more

Two women stand together and smile at a crowded event, the left woman wearing a black blazer and white shirt with a decorative brooch, the right in a bright green blazer.

Seattle sports' biggest power couple is no more.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Padres beat Mariners 5-2 behind Tatis, Buehler for 8th straight win, 11th in 12 games

Baseball infield action: fielder in blue reaches for a ground ball as a baserunner slides toward the base beside him.

San Diego beat Seattle for just the fourth time in 12 games at Petco Park since 2022.

2 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s collapse in walk off loss, Kraken play season finale, Sounders booted from Champions Cup and more

Mariners batter mid-swing in teal uniform with orange bat during a baseball game, crowd in background

The M's are looking to avoid a sweep in San Diego tonight after falling in a heartbreaker Wednesday.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Jackson Merrill’s walk-off double caps 5-run 9th, Padres beat Mariners 7-6

Luke Raley hit a two-run home run, doubled and finished with a career-high four hits for the Mariners.

3 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s aim to rebound in San Diego, Kraken near season’s end in Vegas, UW’s Steinbach NBA-bound and more

The M's are facing a Padres closer who's riding an incredible streak of shutout appearances.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bogaerts and Miller lead Padres to 4-1 win over Mariners in Vedder Cup opener

Seattle's four-game winning streak ended. Those victories were a home sweep against Houston.

4 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: WWU’s Andrews wins national award, Storm future bright after active draft, M’s head to San Diego and more

maleah andrews wwu vikings softball

Western softball third baseman Maleah Andrews became the first Viking in five years to earn National Player of the Week honors.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Kings secure playoff spot with 5-3 win over Kraken

It was Seattle's first loss of the season to the Kings

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Naylor homers twice, Kirby pitches into 8th as Mariners beat Astros for 4-game sweep

Seattle shook off a five-game losing streak with sweep of division rivals

5 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s sweep Astros, Kraken eliminated from playoffs, Storm resign key player amid rough free agency and more

Josh Naylor broke out of his slump to hit two home runs in today's win over Houston.

Local News

2 hours ago in Local

Three people injured in incident at BP Cherry Point refinery

Updated

Company says there's no danger to the public.

24 hours ago in Local

Red Cross brings flood relief aid to Whatcom, Skagit counties

Volunteers will be in both counties to help eligible residents apply.

24 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local

WSDOT begins work to move Bellingham Graffiti Rock from I-5 site

WSDOT added the rock cannot physically be removed in one piece, but explosives won't be used to break it apart.

1 day ago in Government, Local

Candidate filing week approaching for August primary in Whatcom County

The key races include seats on the U.S. House, state senate, state House and Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners.

1 day ago in Government, Local

Port of Bellingham to expand waterfront parking ahead of FIFA World Cup events

Over 100 new parking spaces will be added, giving more people the opportunity to explore the Granary Building, pump track and the Portal Container Village.

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