National Sports

5 hours ago in Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

5 hours ago in Sports

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

22 hours ago in Sports

76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return

Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters

The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.

2 days ago in Sports

Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season

Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W NBA on NBC growing up and now she'll be part of the network's broadcasts of the league.

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

Rangers blank Mariners 3-0 to sweep series

M's managed just two hits in the loss

2 days ago in Sports

Back in Ann Arbor, Dusty May tells jubilant Michigan fans: ‘This trophy is yours’

Top-ranked Michigan returned to campus as national champions on Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours."

2 days ago in Sports

Fernando Mendoza to watch the NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says

Fernando Mendoza, expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, will watch the NFL draft with family and friends in Miami, someone with knowledge of the quarterback's plans said Tuesday.

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

National News

5 hours 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.

2 days 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.

2 days ago in National

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

1 week ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

Sports

20 hours ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Kraken shake up front office, Sounders fall in first leg of Champions Cup quarterfinals, 90th Masters begin and more

The Kraken are parting ways with their president of hockey operations amid a late season collapse.

2 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Struggling M’s swept by Rangers, Kraken nearing playoff elimination, Sounders kick off Champions Cup quarterfinals and more

The M's are heading back home on the heels of a five-game skid after today's loss to the Rangers.

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

Rangers blank Mariners 3-0 to sweep series

M's managed just two hits in the loss

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kyle Higashioka homers as Rangers beat George Kirby for 1st time in 3-2 win over Mariners

Brendan Donovan homered to right on the first pitch of the game.

3 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Struggling M’s eye rebound in Arlington, Kraken’s playoff hopes slipping away, new AD at WSU and more

Cal Raleigh hit his first home run of the season, but the rest of the M's managed just a single hit in Monday's loss to the Rangers.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kyle Connor scores twice and Jets roll past Kraken 6-2

The loss dealt a devastating blow to Seattle’s bid for a playoff spot.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Jake Burger’s RBI double pushes Rangers past Mariners 2-1

The Mariners have lost three consecutive games and five of their last six.

4 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s stumble in Anaheim, Kraken’s late-season woes continue, college basketball title games and more

The Mariners are looking to get right tonight for the start of another divisional series against the Rangers.

Local News

35 minutes ago in Local, Traffic

I-5 northbound south of Bellingham set to reopen on April 16

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WSDOT says that all lanes of I-5 northbound between North Lake Samish and Old Fairhaven Parkway are scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 16.

19 hours ago in Crime, Local

California animal rescue offers reward for information linked to Guemes Island

SKAGIT COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A disturbing mystery in Western Washington is now drawing national attention– and a big reward.…

19 hours ago in Business, Local

Steady market, rising downtown vacancies in Bellingham to begin 2026

Downtown and Sunset Square combined for more than half of the vacant retail space in Bellingham.

19 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Local

Whatcom County reminds residents to be safe when eating locally

Anyone who suspects a food seller is operating illegally is asked to contact the Whatcom County Food Safety team. 

22 hours ago in Community Events, Government, Local

Whatcom County, Ecology to hold office hours for water adjudication

There are three upcoming sessions in April at local library branches.