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13 hours ago in Sports

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.

20 hours ago in Sports

Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial

Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

20 hours ago in Sports

Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.

20 hours ago in Sports

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

4 days ago in Sports

Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.

4 days ago in Sports

Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months

Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, she gave the Indiana Fever and fans a scare Thursday night.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

6 days ago in Sports

Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career

Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.

6 days ago in Sports

Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

Entertainment

13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

13 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman to Venus Williams will fashionably ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps and exhibit their creative interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is art."

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

National News

4 days ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

6 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

6 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

1 week ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

1 week ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

Sports

11 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s swept by KC, WWU men’s rugby wins historic national title, prep sports playoffs kick off and more

Baseball player in Mariners uniform making a pouty, determined expression on the field.

The M's are facing a former Bellingham Bells pitcher as they look to snap their three-game skid.

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Dejan Joveljić’s first-half goal rallies Sporting Kansas City to 1-1 tie with Sounders

Soccer player in a dark jersey running on the field, Providence sponsor visible on chest, blurred stadium crowd in background

Seattle (6-1-2) took a 1-0 lead in the 2nd minute on an unassisted goal by Paul Rothrock.

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Royals hold Mariners to 4 hits for a 4-1 win and 3-game series sweep

Kansas City Royals runner in blue sprinting toward home plate as the catcher in white gear stands nearby with a packed stadium in the background.

Seattle’s only run came in the third when Leo Rivas scored on a fielder’s choice groundball from Josh Naylor.

4 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s back at home, Russell Wilson eyes TV career, spring prep sports near playoffs and more

Seahawks player wearing #3 jersey with captain patch, smiling on the field in navy and neon-green uniform.

Russell Wilson could be calling it a career, but there's a good chance you'd still be seeing him on Sundays.

5 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Big names emerge in Seahawks ownership search, Mariners injury updates, Sehome-Squalicum soccer and more

Man in a blue sweater giving a presentation on stage, gesturing with his hands.

Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook are both rumored to be in the mix for the next Seahawks owner.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Cole Young has 3 late RBIs to help the Mariners rally past the Twins 5-3 and win the series

Seattle Mariners players in teal uniforms celebrate on the field, high-fiving and smiling together.

Seattle (16-16) improved to .500 for the first time since April 3.

5 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Young powers M’s to win in Minnesota, nation’s top hoops recruit in WA makes decision, Blazers booted from playoffs and more

Seattle Mariners batter in navy jersey stands at the plate, gripping a bat with a face-guard helmet.

Cole Young picked up a pair of crucial hits in Wednesday's win to cap off a monster Midwest road trip.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Julio Rodriguez has 3 doubles, Josh Naylor homers as Mariners beat Twins 7-1

Seattle Mariners player in a dark-blue uniform holds a golden bat, ready to swing, as teammates give a high-five nearby.

Mariners starter Logan Gilbert gave up one run in five innings.

6 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: March Madness expanding, M’s fall in opener vs. Twins, Geno and Russ in NY and more

Gonzaga player in white jersey #8 leaps toward the basket for a layup as defenders in black Kennesaw State uniforms swarm around him with the crowd in the stands behind.

The men's and women's college basketball tournaments are reportedly expanding to 76 teams starting this upcoming season.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kody Clemens homers, drives in 5 runs to power the Twins to an 11-4 win over Mariners

Twins player wearing #27 in a white uniform with red accents runs on a wet infield as a blue-team fielder (#76, Rivas) watches in the rain.

Luis Castillo (0-2) gave up seven runs on seven hits over five innings for the Mariners.

Local News

10 hours ago in Government, Local

State Supreme Court strikes down attempt at referendum on “millionaire’s tax”

The court is still expected to rule on the tax's constitutionality later this year.

10 hours ago in Elections, Local

Candidate filing deadline approaches for August primary in Whatcom County

The key races include seats on the U.S. House, state senate, state House and Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners.

10 hours ago in Crime, Local

Lummi Nation Police shut down notorious drug house

lummi nation drug house shut down

The property is located near the sites of two shootings in the past year.

10 hours ago in Crime, Local

Suspect in fatal Skagit County crash arrested 14 years later

Cortez-Vargas will be extradited to Skagit County to face a hit-and-run fatality charge.

11 hours ago in Government, Local

Law targeting DUI testing backlog to take effect in June

Logo reading 'My Bellingham NOW' with a white pine tree inside the 'O' in NOW.

Delays in testing can lead to cases being dismissed after their statute of limitations expires.

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