National Sports

2 hours ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

2 hours ago in Sports

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

1 day ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

4 days ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Professional, Sports

US and Germany lose group-stage finales on Day 15 of the World Cup

The loss doesn't affect team USA's position in the tournament

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

5 days ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

5 days ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

6 days ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Entertainment

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

4 days ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Professional

CONTRIBUTED: What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management?

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

National News

4 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

5 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

7 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

1 week ago in National

A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.

1 week ago in National

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.

Sports

28 minutes ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

George Kirby goes 8 innings and Cole Young homers twice as Mariners top Angels 6-2

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Baseball batter in a white uniform mid-swing as the crowd watches.

Dominic Canzone also went deep to help Seattle (43-43) get back to .500.

16 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s back home after road meltdown, Bells just miss early playoff ticket, Germany falls in knockouts and more

The Mariners have fallen below .500 and out of the division lead for the first time in over a month.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio’s late goal

Canada, which sits 30th in the most recent FIFA world rankings, advanced to face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on Saturday.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Guardians use 5-run 8th inning to rally for 6-5 win over Mariners

Victor Robles had two hits and three stolen bases for Seattle.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seattle Storm snap 11-game losing streak with a 99-88 victory over the New York Liberty

SEATTLE (AP) — Flau’jae Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, Dominique Malonga became the youngest player in WNBA history to…

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Brandon Lowe, Henry Davis each homer to lead Pirates over Mariners 5-1

J.P. Crawford singled home the Mariners’ lone run in fifth inning.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Ashcraft, Rodriguez, O’Hearn help Pirates rout AL West-leading Mariners 11-1

Bryan Woo started the game with three hitless innings, but then fell apart in the fourth and was lifted at the end of the inning.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match in Seattle

It's unclear whether Iran's upcoming opponent, Egypt, will also be allowed to arrive in Seattle two days early.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners activate Randy Arozarena from the injured list, option Connor Joe to minors

Infielder/outfielder Connor Joe was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

Local News

14 minutes ago in Dedicated To Service, Government, Health and Wellness, Local

AG Nick Brown joins coalition to combat new Medicaid work requirements

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Man in a dark suit giving a speech at a podium with two microphones in front of him.

The coalition has filed a lawsuit in response to federal changes that would restrict healthcare access.

17 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Bellingham man accused of intentionally setting fire to his Barkley Village apartment

Witnesses extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived, no one was injured.

17 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Outdoors, Trending

South Whatcom Fire Authority to limit emergency response outside jurisdiction

Response times could rise around Lake Whatcom, Lookout Mountain, Chuckanut Mountain and parts of Galbraith Mountain.

20 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local

Affordable housing development opens for families near Bellis Fair Mall

Additional housing for seniors will be available when Phase 2 of the project ends in spring 2027.

20 hours ago in Government, Local

New state laws taking effect July 1

Changes to some state tax codes and a boost to some retirement accounts are among the new measures.