National Sports

5 hours ago in Sports

Back in Ann Arbor, Dusty May tells jubilant Michigan fans: ‘This trophy is yours’

Top-ranked Michigan returned to campus as national champions on Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours."

5 hours ago in Sports

Fernando Mendoza to watch the NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says

Fernando Mendoza, expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, will watch the NFL draft with family and friends in Miami, someone with knowledge of the quarterback's plans said Tuesday.

5 hours ago in Sports

Avalanche clinch top spot in Western Conference and shift focus to bigger goals

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar isn't ready to plan any parades just yet. Moments after the Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference, Bednar was already focusing on the next step toward the ultimate goal of a Stanley Cup.

1 day ago in Sports

The NBA’s stretch run has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s happening

A busy 10-game NBA slate awaits on Tuesday, and some clarity might come in terms of who'll end up seeded where.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

2 days ago in Sports

Mets to retire Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 in ceremony before he enters team’s hall of fame on Sept. 19

The New York Mets will retire Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 and he will enter the team's hall of fame before their home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 19.

2 days ago in Sports

Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn't driven in a run until Friday, then homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge each have three straight multihit games.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.

5 days ago in Sports

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul can’t have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules

Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," cannot spend unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son due to a history of volatile behavior directed at the boy's father while kids were present, a Utah court commissioner ruled Tuesday.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says

The rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and was in stable condition, a spokesperson said Tuesday.

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

Bellingham Beer Week returns, April Brews Day scheduled for April 18

The festivities kick off with a party at Wander Brewing on Friday, April 10 before a series of events throughout 14 participating breweries in Bellingham.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

National News

5 hours ago in National

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.

5 hours ago in National

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

5 hours ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

5 days ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

5 days ago in National, Trending

The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

Sports

5 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kyle Higashioka homers as Rangers beat George Kirby for 1st time in 3-2 win over Mariners

Brendan Donovan homered to right on the first pitch of the game.

20 hours ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Struggling M’s eye rebound in Arlington, Kraken’s playoff hopes slipping away, new AD at WSU and more

Cal Raleigh hit his first home run of the season, but the rest of the M's managed just a single hit in Monday's loss to the Rangers.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kyle Connor scores twice and Jets roll past Kraken 6-2

The loss dealt a devastating blow to Seattle’s bid for a playoff spot.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Jake Burger’s RBI double pushes Rangers past Mariners 2-1

The Mariners have lost three consecutive games and five of their last six.

2 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s stumble in Anaheim, Kraken’s late-season woes continue, college basketball title games and more

The Mariners are looking to get right tonight for the start of another divisional series against the Rangers.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Boisvert scores first NHL goal as the Blackhawks beat the Kraken 4-2

Jaden Schwartz and Kaapo Kakko scored for the Kraken.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Nolan Schanuel’s sacrifice fly lifts Angels to 8-7 win over Mariners in 11 innings

Cole Young hit a three-run homer to give the Mariners a 5-4 lead in the fifth.

5 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: JP returns to M’s, Kraken blow early lead, Final Four action and more

Shortstop J.P. Crawford is making his season debut against the Angels tonight.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Cooley scores twice in the Mammoth’s 6-2 victory over the Kraken

Jordan Eberle scored his 24th goal, and Bobby McMann had his 27th for Kraken.

6 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Kraken battle Mammoth, Rams star checks into rehab, WWU softball players on Player of the Year watchlist and more

The struggling Kraken need a win tonight to stay in the playoff race as they hit the home stretch of the regular season.

Local News

19 hours ago in Government, Local

Skagit County to gain fifth superior court judge

Those interested have until Aug. 3 to apply for the position.

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

Bellingham Beer Week returns, April Brews Day scheduled for April 18

The festivities kick off with a party at Wander Brewing on Friday, April 10 before a series of events throughout 14 participating breweries in Bellingham.

20 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Crews continue to clear landslide on I-5 south of Bellingham, still no timeline for reopening

A big bit of progress came last week when crews split the large "bus-sized" rock into two pieces.

20 hours ago in Business, Local

Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops slightly in January

The county's February jobs report is expected to be released later this month amid a delay in data releases from the state.

21 hours ago in Education, Government, Local

Lynden School District to hold town hall for capital levy on April election ballot

The levy seeks to make upgrades to existing schools within the district.