National Sports

20 hours 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.

22 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Local, Professional, Sports

Millions in funds coming to beef up security measures in Bellingham

The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.

1 day 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 days ago in Sports

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.

3 days ago in Sports

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.

Entertainment

20 hours 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.

20 hours 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.

21 hours 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.

22 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Local, Professional, Sports

Millions in funds coming to beef up security measures in Bellingham

The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.

National News

3 hours 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%.

20 hours 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.

2 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.

4 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

1 day 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.

2 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.

2 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.

3 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.

3 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

4 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.

4 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: 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

20 hours ago in Local, Weather

Thunderstorms possible for North Cascades, western Washington this weekend

Storm activity is more likely through the afternoon on both Friday and Saturday.

21 hours ago in Crime, Local

Vandal damages windows, doors of state Legislative building

Large rocks were used to damage several windows and doors.

21 hours 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.

22 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Local, Professional, Sports

Millions in funds coming to beef up security measures in Bellingham

The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.

22 hours ago in Crime, Local

Security concern in Ferndale leads to man’s federal warrant arrest

The suspect was charged with federal drug trafficking in 2015.