National Sports
20 hours ago in Sports
Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.
20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
2 days ago in Sports
NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Government, Local, Professional, Sports
Funds coming to beef up security measures ahead of World Cup
The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.
2 days ago in Sports
Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction
Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.
3 days ago in Sports
Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.
3 days ago in Sports
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’
After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.
3 days ago in Sports
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat
After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.
3 days ago in Sports
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.
Entertainment
2 days ago in Entertainment
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
2 days ago in Entertainment
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.
2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly
Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Government, Local, Professional, Sports
Funds coming to beef up security measures ahead of World Cup
The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.
National News
1 day ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
2 days ago in National
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
3 days ago in National
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.
5 days ago in National
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
1 week ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
Sports
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Bichette has 4 hits and 3 RBIs in the Mets 7-1 win over the Mariners
J.P. Crawford led off with his 10th homer of the season for Seattle.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Russ retires, M’s win streak snapped, Bells home opener spoiled and more
The Seahawks' all-time passing leader is calling it a career in the NFL as he heads to the broadcast booth.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Mariners smack 3 home runs in 8-3 victory over Mets for season-high 8th straight win
The Mariners (33-29) improved to a season-best four games over .500.
4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Bells’ home opener, M’s seek 8th straight win, Seahawks resign key edge rusher and more
The Bells will celebrate their 2025 WCL Championship during their home opener, with first pitch set for 6:35 from Joe Martin Field.
4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Mariners walk-off Mets for seventh win in a row
Mariners suddenly finding success in one-run games
5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s sweep D-Backs, Garrett to Rams, Russ to CBS, Bells open season and more
The M's have won six straight and own a winning record for the first time in two months.
5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Power and pitching propel Mariners to top of AL West
Extra-inning win over Arizona Sunday was M's sixth straight
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s start homestand in division lead, Bells open season, Vikings rowing team prevails at nationals and more
WWU's rowing team won its 10th national championship on Friday morning.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: MLB owners formally propose salary cap, Apple Cup moved to Sunday, WWU Hall of Fame coach passes and more
Baseball owners and players have laid out their initial proposals as a potential 2027 lockout grows closer.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Refsnyder, Rodríguez hit 3-run HRs as Mariners top Athletics 9-1, move into 1st place in AL West
Colt Emerson hit his first MLB triple in the fourth inning, driving in two runs.
Local News
19 hours ago in Government, Local, Traffic
Funding received for upgrades to Pine Street rail crossing
The crossing will mark the fourth addition to the ongoing Waterfront Quiet Zone project.
20 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Traffic
Part of James Street in Bellingham to close for construction project
The closure could last up to three weeks.
20 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local
MOTO Pizza closing down as Dutch Bros looks to call Bellingham home
MOTO owner Lee Kindell said that the company wants to open a more long-term operation in Bellingham in the future.
21 hours ago in Local
Police ask for help locating missing Mount Vernon woman
Family members haven't heard from Ashley Stoupa since May 21.
21 hours ago in Environmental, Local, Outdoors
Homeowners encouraged to follow voluntary watering schedule
Washington is entering a fourth year of an emergency drought declaration.
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