National Sports
2 hours ago in Sports
Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs
NFL owners have been more patient this season. At least one coach was fired by Week 9 in each year since 2022 but there haven't been any dismissals so far. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, though. Several coaches could be in trouble if they don't turn things around quickly.
2 hours ago in Sports
Jaguars thrash the depleted Ravens 33-10 for their 5th win in 6 games
With their top two quarterbacks injured, the Baltimore Ravens were prepared to use any trick necessary in their attempt to keep the game competitive against Jacksonville. That included snapping the ball directly to Derrick Henry on quite a few occasions.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.
2 days ago in Sports
Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says
Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is heading from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
2 days ago in Sports
Zverev’s tenure as No. 1 begins with ‘bad’ loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out
Alexander Zverev's tenure as the No. 1 in men's tennis started with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.
3 days ago in Sports
Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games
Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.
3 days ago in Sports
Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17
Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.
4 days ago in Sports
Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd
First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.
Entertainment
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant
Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending
New online booking system coming soon for Whatcom County Parks facilities
The new system goes live on Dec. 1.
23 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Mountain films, jazz dance night, quilt show, Nordic Fest and live music | Lifestyle Lookout
There are a bunch of fun events happening indoors this weekend and we have them all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
National News
2 days ago in National
What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?
Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate
Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.
3 days ago in National
A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls
The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.
4 days ago in National
Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater
A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.
Sports
18 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Lynden volleyball repeats as district champs, Sehome-Bellingham for girls soccer district title, WWU soccer to GNAC title match and more | Northwest Sports Update
The reigning state champion Lions have won a remarkable 44 straight games dating back to last season.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Darnold out vs. Arizona, WWU soccer start playoffs, Lynden volleyball plays for district title and more | Northwest Sports Update
Drew Lock will start in a critical division showdown on Sunday.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
M’s name new manager, Seahawks fall to 4-4, district tourney updates and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Mariners named former Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as their new skipper Tuesday.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17
The loss ended a 30-game streak for Seattle in the regular season and playoffs of not losing by more than four points.
4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Prep football play-in matchups, district tourney updates, Huskies stun Cornhuskers, Sounders playoff setback and more | Northwest Sports Update
Ferndale will host Liberty (Renton) in the Round of 32 on Friday after defeating Oak Harbor in a must-win game.
4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Brian White, Ryan Gauld help Whitecaps steamroll Sounders 5-1
Andrew Thomas saved five shots for Seattle, which began the day holding on to the ninth and final playoff spot in the West.
7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Prep football playoff picture, soccer and volleyball district tournament updates, M’s hire new hitting coach and more | Northwest Sports Update
Lynden couldn't stop defending state champ Archbishop Murphy in a clash between two of the top teams in the state.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Lynden faces Archbishop Murphy, Bellingham and Sehome girls soccer advance to district semis, Kraken top Leafs in thriller and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Bayhawks' soccer team stayed undefeated at Civic Field last night, while the stadium will host a prep football doubleheader tonight.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history
The Rays, an expansion team that debuted in 1998, dropped to 0-3 in the World Series after defeats in 2008 and 2020.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Kraken outlast Maple Leafs 5-4 to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna’s big game
Chandler Stephenson had a goal and an assist to help Seattle improve to 8-4-1.
Local News
18 hours ago in Government, Local, National, Traffic, Trending
Bellingham awarded federal grant to speed emergency response, improve traffic safety
Funding will modernize traffic systems to help first responders move through the city faster and reduce crashes at intersections.
18 hours ago in Education, Local, Trending
Whatcom Community College launches new allied health degree
New program helps students pursue healthcare careers while creating a pathway to bachelor's degrees.
19 hours ago in Crime, Dedicated To Service, Local
Ferndale Police, fire crews conduct emergency response training this month
Residents may hear simulated gunfire and see increased emergency personnel near Johnstone Supply on Thursdays through Nov. 19.
19 hours ago in Education, Local, Trending
BPS holds public hearings following student walkout over potential school closures
Monday night's public hearing lasted well over 2 hours.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending
New online booking system coming soon for Whatcom County Parks facilities
The new system goes live on Dec. 1.
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