National Sports

6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...

7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics

When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...

21 hours ago in Business, Local, Northwest Sports, Sports

Seahawks up for sale weeks after winning Super Bowl

The estate of late team owner Paul Allen announced Wednesday that it's begun the process of selling the team.

1 day ago in Sports

Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury

Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought

Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.

2 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’

Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."

2 days ago in Sports

Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain

Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.

2 days ago in Sports

Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Entertainment

1 day ago in Entertainment

A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that

If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."

1 day ago in Entertainment

Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction

Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show.

National News

6 hours ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

1 day ago in National

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

2 days ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.

2 days ago in National, Trending

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

Sports

21 hours ago in Business, Local, Northwest Sports, Sports

Seahawks up for sale weeks after winning Super Bowl

The estate of late team owner Paul Allen announced Wednesday that it's begun the process of selling the team.

2 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Local high school basketball teams fight on, US earns 21 medals at Winter Olympics

The US earned two silver medals today, one in freestyle skiing and another in speedskating, to boost their total to 21.

3 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks tap new OC, Lynden wins state’s inaugural flag football title, district basketball tourney update and more

lynden girls flag football championship high school sports

Lynden's girls flag football team completed its undefeated season by bringing home historic hardware.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seahawks expected to hire 49ers tight end coach Fleury as offensive coordinator, AP source says

Fleury has been a member of San Francisco’s coaching staff since 2019.

6 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: District basketball tourney on the radio, WWU women’s basketball clinch playoffs and more

The Lynden girls are eyeing their 70th straight win when they face Sehome in the 2A district semifinals on Saturday.

7 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s start spring training, WWU’s Breezy Johnson has another big Olympic moment and district basketball update

WWU alum Breezy Johnson's Olympic crash was followed by a viral proposal on Thursday.

1 week ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks Super Bowl Parade, Lummi boys and girls win district titles and more

Over a million 12's fans packed the streets of downtown Seattle to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl win.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Graham Ike scores 20 points and Fogle adds 17 as No. 12 Gonzaga routs Washington State 83-53

Mario Saint-Supery and Adam Miller added 11 points apiece for the Bulldogs.

1 week ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports

2026 World Cup events announced in Bellingham

In addition to watch parties, 15 local businesses were selected as designated fan zone venues.

Local News

1 hour ago in Local, Outdoors

Two drivers rescued off wintry backroads of Mount Baker Highway

Fresh

One driver hiked nearly 3 miles to call for help.

4 hours ago in Local, Tribal News

UPDATED: State Patrol issues Missing Indigenous Person alert for Bellingham teen

Updated

Editor’s note: The teen has been located and the MIPA is canceled as of 12:00 p.m. on Feb. 19.  BELLINGHAM,…

20 hours ago in Local, Weather

Updated forecast shows no snow, lower temps going into the weekend in Bellingham

Residents are being advised to keep their pets indoors as much as possible. 

21 hours ago in Business, Local, Northwest Sports, Sports

Seahawks up for sale weeks after winning Super Bowl

The estate of late team owner Paul Allen announced Wednesday that it's begun the process of selling the team.

21 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local

3% surcharge to be added to credit, debit card charges on Washington State Ferries

Riders can skip the new surcharge by paying with cash or using prepaid ORCA cards to make purchases. 

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