National Sports

6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overtime and the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, earning the nation's third men's title at the Games and its first since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980 — 46 years to the day of the upset over the mighty Soviet Union, too.

3 days ago in Sports

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.

3 days ago in Olympics, Sports

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal

A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.

3 days ago in Sports

Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee

Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated.

3 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women

The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.

4 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...

4 days ago in Olympics, Sports

US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics

When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...

5 days ago in Business, Local, Northwest Sports, Sports

Seahawks up for sale weeks after winning Super Bowl

The estate of late team owner Paul Allen announced Wednesday that it's begun the process of selling the team.

5 days ago in Sports

Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury

Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.

Entertainment

1 hour ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Wild Women Week returns to Bellingham with two weeks of events

Fresh

Per the name, Wild Women Week has historically taken place over the course of a week, but this year the event will span two weeks before wrapping on March 8, or International Women's Day.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’

You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout

Lifestyle Lookout: Ski conditions at Mount Baker, Wicked sing along, live music and more in Whatcom County

Brave the weather and hit the slopes at Mount Baker or attend one of these community events in Whatcom County this weekend.

National News

6 hours ago in National

Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans

Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.

3 days ago in National

Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

5 days ago in National

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

6 days ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

Sports

5 days ago in Business, Local, Northwest Sports, Sports

Seahawks up for sale weeks after winning Super Bowl

The estate of late team owner Paul Allen announced Wednesday that it's begun the process of selling the team.

6 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Local high school basketball teams fight on, US earns 21 medals at Winter Olympics

The US earned two silver medals today, one in freestyle skiing and another in speedskating, to boost their total to 21.

7 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks tap new OC, Lynden wins state’s inaugural flag football title, district basketball tourney update and more

lynden girls flag football championship high school sports

Lynden's girls flag football team completed its undefeated season by bringing home historic hardware.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seahawks expected to hire 49ers tight end coach Fleury as offensive coordinator, AP source says

Fleury has been a member of San Francisco’s coaching staff since 2019.

1 week ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: District basketball tourney on the radio, WWU women’s basketball clinch playoffs and more

The Lynden girls are eyeing their 70th straight win when they face Sehome in the 2A district semifinals on Saturday.

2 weeks ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s start spring training, WWU’s Breezy Johnson has another big Olympic moment and district basketball update

WWU alum Breezy Johnson's Olympic crash was followed by a viral proposal on Thursday.

2 weeks ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks Super Bowl Parade, Lummi boys and girls win district titles and more

Over a million 12's fans packed the streets of downtown Seattle to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl win.

Local News

1 hour ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Wild Women Week returns to Bellingham with two weeks of events

Fresh

Per the name, Wild Women Week has historically taken place over the course of a week, but this year the event will span two weeks before wrapping on March 8, or International Women's Day.

3 days ago in Crime, Local

City of Bellingham warns drivers of fake QR codes for paid parking

Anyone who sees a suspicious QR code posted near a parking meter or payment kiosk is asked to report it to the city. 

3 days ago in Crime, Local

Arlington man found guilty of killing his friend near Baker Lake in 2019

Alexander Vanags faces up to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree manslaughter.

3 days ago in Local, Traffic

Guide to see delays in Bellingham on Tuesday and Wednesday

Crews will be working on a sewer main improvement project between Bakerview and Kellogg.

3 days ago in Business, Local

CHS Northwest to sell four more stores, including Bellingham location

It comes as the Lynden-based business is shifting away from the retail experience.

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