National Sports

20 hours ago in Sports

Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he’s ‘blessed and cursed’ by the success of his career

Novak Djokovic didn't dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.

1 day ago in Sports

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, helping France beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row.

1 day ago in Sports

It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals

British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the opening men's semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday.

2 days ago in Sports

‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen

The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.

3 days ago in Sports

Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards

Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.

3 days ago in Sports

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.

3 days ago in Sports

Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark

Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.

4 days ago in Sports

Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension

Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Mount Baker Theatre to get new seats, carpeting among upgrades for 100th season

It's been over 30 years since the theatre got new seats.

1 day ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

Big events in Bellingham lead to road closures through the weekend

Those roads will reopen to all traffic by Sunday morning.

National News

2 days ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

3 days ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

3 days ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

3 days ago in National

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.

4 days ago in National

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.

Sports

18 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s open series against AL-leaders, Kepley back at WWU, Spain-France in World cup semis and more | Northwest Sports Update

Former Sehome standout and GNAC Freshman of the Year Grant Kepley is back in Bellingham.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Marlins beat the Mariners 8-4 for a 3-game sweep, extending their win streak to 6

Bryce Miller gave up six runs — four earned — on nine hits in five innings with four walks.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s look to avoid sweep, Bells rally for non-league win, new LC baseball coach and more | Northwest Sports Update

The M's are aiming to revive their bats in Miami after getting shut out the previous night.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Jakob Marsee hits deep game-ending single in 10th to give Marlins 6-5 win over Mariners

Cal Raleigh doubled twice, including a run-scoring two-bagger during the Mariners' three-run eighth inning.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Second-half substitute Romelu Lukaku added Belgium’s final goal in the third minute of stoppage time.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Emerson Hancock, Mariners blank Blue Jays 4-0, Mitch Garver hits a 2-run homer

Emerson Hancock (6-4) gave up two hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings.

Local News

19 hours ago in Education, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, National

AG Nick Brown sues Department of Education over mental health grant cuts

The cuts stand to cost Washington schools over $20 million.

19 hours ago in Local, Trending

6-year-old critically injured in driftwood accident at Little Squalicum Beach

The child remains in pediatric intensive care after a log reportedly collapsed on him Wednesday night.

20 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors

Rapidly growing fire rages in Okanogan County as Chelan Hills nears containment

Douglas County is offering a $25,000 reward in the suspected human-caused blaze, which claimed one life.

20 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Government, Local, Traffic, Weather

Flood mitigation project set to begin on Iowa Street

Drivers will see temporary detours and road closures at night for about two weeks starting Monday.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Mount Baker Theatre to get new seats, carpeting among upgrades for 100th season

It's been over 30 years since the theatre got new seats.