National Sports

6 hours 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.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation

The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

4 days ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

4 days ago in Sports

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

4 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.

5 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, taking silver as Choi Gaon wins women’s halfpipe

Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe on Thursday.

5 days ago in Sports

Chloe Kim on deck for chance at third straight Olympic gold

Now, it's Chloe Kim's turn to grasp a special spot in snowboarding's record book. Kim will be in the halfpipe Thursday night, trying to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

Entertainment

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Stone Temple Pilots to headline Northwest Washington Fair this summer in Lynden

Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with public ticket sales going live at 9 a.m. this Friday. 

1 day ago in Entertainment

Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

4 days ago in Entertainment

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.

National News

6 hours 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.

7 hours 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.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

4 days ago in National

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

5 days ago in National

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

Sports

20 hours 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.

1 day 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.

4 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.

5 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.

6 days 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.

6 days 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.

7 days 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.

7 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seattle preps for Super Bowl Parade, WWU alum continues stellar Olympics performance, Lummi plays for two district titles and more

The parade kicks off at 11 am Wednesday, directly after the Seahawks' championship ceremony at Lumen Field.

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

Details for Seahawks’ Super Bowl Ceremony and Parade on Wednesday

seahawks super bowl mike macdonald lombardi trophy

The sold-out ceremony will take place at Lumen Field before the parade starts at 11 a.m.

Local News

20 hours ago in Crime, Local

Lynden woman sentenced in connection to drive-by shooting in Bellingham

She pled guilty to drive-by shooting, second degree assault and drug possession charges. 

20 hours ago in Government, Local

Washington officials vote to establish state sandstone

The state Senate voted unanimously with one excused absence to approve the measure on Monday, Feb. 16 after a short speech from its sponsor Sen. Ron Muzzall.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Stone Temple Pilots to headline Northwest Washington Fair this summer in Lynden

Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with public ticket sales going live at 9 a.m. this Friday. 

22 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Crews finish emergency repairs on SR 20 near Marblemount following damage from December flooding

They'll now shift their work to a different part of the flood-damaged highway near Concrete.

22 hours ago in Local

Gas prices rise more than 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County

Washington remains among the most expensive states in the country for gas, sitting more than a dollar over the national average.

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