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1 hour ago in High School, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports

Two Whatcom teams bow out of state tournament while five others play on

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Lynden and Nooksack Valley boys suffer losses in Round of 12

6 hours ago in Sports

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports, World

Cal Raleigh leads Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Cal Raleigh and pitcher Gabe Speier will look to lead the U.S. team to a second title.

1 day ago in Sports

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.

1 day ago in Sports

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with the words "You & me, forever" along with a ring and heart emoji.

2 days ago in Sports

Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says

Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Tuesday

2 days ago in Sports

Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero

Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels' stories that highlighted his time at "Saturday Night Live" and enjoyed sharing the stage with brother Quinn and U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

2 days ago in Sports

A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP

The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

2 days ago in Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can’t rush back from injuries at age 31

Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close.

Entertainment

38 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

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Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status

The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.

1 day ago in Entertainment

The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster

Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Who says to beware the Ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late. By then, it will be almost a year since "Sinners" sunk its teeth into moviegoers last April. Some nominees have been on the campaign trail since the Cannes Film Festival in May.

National News

40 minutes ago in National

Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.

49 minutes ago in National

Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

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Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.

51 minutes ago in National

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

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President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.

6 hours ago in National

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.

1 day ago in National

Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.

Sports

1 hour ago in High School, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports

Two Whatcom teams bow out of state tournament while five others play on

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Lynden and Nooksack Valley boys suffer losses in Round of 12

7 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Blues beat Kraken 3-2 to halt Seattle’s 5-game home winning streak

Seattle defenseman Vince Dunn had a goal and an assist.

21 hours ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: State tourney tips off in Yakima, WWU women earn postseason honors, Rams make blockbuster trade and more

yakima sundome state basketball

The Nooksack Valley boys were sent home following Whatcom County's first state basketball game at the SunDome.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports, World

Cal Raleigh leads Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Cal Raleigh and pitcher Gabe Speier will look to lead the U.S. team to a second title.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Daccord backstops Kraken to 2-1 win, ending 12-game point streak for Hurricanes

Kaapo Kakko also scored for the Kraken, and Joey Daccord was superb in net with 35 saves.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Lewis makes seven 3s as Saint Mary’s beats No. 9 Gonzaga 70-59 to share WCC regular-season title

It's the fourth straight year Saint Mary's has won at least a share of the conference title.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Eberle scores twice as Kraken defeat Canucks 5-1

Joey Daccord made 27 saves for the Kraken.

6 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: State basketball tourney tips off, WWU men make playoff push while WWU women host Senior Night and more

Lynden High School will be the host site for six of the eight state basketball tournament games for Whatcom County teams this weekend.

Local News

22 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

House Bill aiming to restrict data center energy use fails to pass in Olympia

The bill had lost a lot of its original language on the House floor, including stipulations that it pay fees to the state for high energy consumption.

22 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local

House bill proposes to bring passenger-only ferry service to Bellingham waters

Though the bill would establish the ferries, it would be left up to the governing bodies along the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor to create the fleet and letting voters agree to the added costs.

2 days ago in Government, Local

Bellingham Police clarify role in immigration-related enforcement

The department says it doesn't take part in civil immigration enforcement or ask about immigration status.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Opening date announced for newly improved beach access at Boulevard Park

Part of the South Bay Trail will be closed for much of Wednesday ahead of the reopening.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

Whatcom County opens submissions for ‘I Voted’ sticker designs

Entries for the "I Voted" sticker contest are due by May 1.

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