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14 hours ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

2 days ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.

2 days ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs

Tarik Skubal was booed during his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night. No big deal, he said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner actually enjoyed the chilly reception.

3 days ago in Sports

Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes

After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.

3 days ago in Sports

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

3 days ago in Sports

Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030

The Notre Dame-Southern California college football rivalry will start again in 2030. The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series. Notre Dame will play in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2030, and the Trojans will visit South Bend, Indiana, on Aug. 30, 2031. The meetings in 2032 and 2033 will be played in the first three weeks of the season.

3 days ago in Sports

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox add Adley Rutschman, Phillies land Luis Arraez

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball's trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after the Phillies picked up three-time batting champion Luis Arraez.

4 days ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

4 days ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Entertainment

10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Skagit County Fair, mountain biking, outdoor cinema, live music and more | Lifestyle Lookout

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wildfire smoke is clearing out of our area just in time to enjoy a gorgeous weekend.…

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

National News

14 hours ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 day ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

2 days ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

2 days ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

2 days ago in National

Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.

Sports

4 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s suffer worst loss of season, Bells learn first playoff opponent, NFL preseason kicks off amid major RB deals and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners fell to the Detroit Tigers 11-0 in their rubber match this afternoon.

14 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Rodríguez and Emerson hit HRs, Woo pitches 7 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Tigers 4-2

Andrés Muñoz pitched a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two to earn his 20th save this season.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bells play regular season finale, M’s eye rebound against Tigers, Huskies football preseason ranking and more | Northwest Sports Update

Bellingham Bells baseball

The Bells have already clinched a postseason berth, with their first home playoff game coming on Saturday.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Troy Melton runs scoreless streak to 14 innings as Tigers beat Mariners 8-0 for 4th straight win

Seranthony Domínguez allowed four runs while only recording one out in his Mariners debut.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s release Garver and Refsnyder, Seahawks’ Hard Knocks debut, Bells wind down regular season and more | Northwest Sports Update

The M's made a flurry of roster moves Tuesday to make room for their trade deadline additions.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones help New York beat Seattle for 5th win in past 6 games

Seattle Storm player (#4) in yellow-green uniform drives with the ball as a defender in white reaches in near the hoop area?

Flau'jae Johnson scored 25 points, while Natisha Hiedeman and Dominque Malonga each added 17 for Seattle (6-26).

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s add righty-bat ahead at deadline, Bells book ticket to playoffs, U.S. Soccer extends Pochettino and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners had an eventful MLB trade deadline, dealing a longtime starter while adding the AL-leader in walks.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Emerson singles in 9th for Mariners’ second straight walk-off victory over the Twins

Reliever Andres Munoz (5-4) picked up the win despite giving up the game-tying homer on his second pitch of the ninth.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners and Bells return home, Seahawks’ division rival reunites with longtime WR, Storm look to overshadow off-court drama and more | Northwest Sports

The Bells are entering a crucial series that could bring extra playoff baseball to Bellingham.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Rushing and Hernández go deep as the Dodgers beat the Mariners 6-2

Bryan Woo gave up five runs and five hits in five innings while striking out eight.

Local News

4 hours ago in Farm, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Weather

SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by spring freeze

Small businesses, private nonprofits and faith-based organizations from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.

4 hours ago in Crime, Government, Local

Law enforcement officials in fire-impacted zones push for grounding drones

DNR says unauthorized drones have forced firefighters to suspend flying aircraft to fight the blazes. The FBI has partnered with Spokane and King County officers to enforce the no-fly zone.

5 hours ago in Crime, Local

Bellingham translator accused of stealing thousands from employer

Investigators say the man withdrew money and cashed fraudulent checks using his boss's bank account information.

5 hours ago in Business, Local

Unique Blaine cafe to close upon owners’ retirement

Customers are encouraged to stop in, especially if they have a spare gift card lying around.

6 hours ago in Local, Trending

Birch Bay Waterslides agrees to $4 million settlement in injury lawsuit

A Skagit County man suffered a severe leg injury at the park in August 2023.

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