National Sports

13 hours ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

13 hours ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

1 day ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

2 days ago in Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports

Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.

3 days ago in Sports

Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury

Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.

3 days ago in Sports

Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates

Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half from the end of his NHL playing career to get the call from the Hockey Hall of Fame. When it finally came, the timing only gave his family more reason to celebrate.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.

Entertainment

10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Lifestyle Lookout: Cirque Italia, Jam on the River, Tractor Pulls and live music

There are a bunch of fun events this weekend for folks who aren’t obsessed with soccer. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

13 hours ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

National News

13 hours ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

2 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

3 days ago in National

A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.

3 days ago in National

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.

3 days ago in National

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war

Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.

Sports

13 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Ashcraft, Rodriguez, O’Hearn help Pirates rout AL West-leading Mariners 11-1

Bryan Woo started the game with three hitless innings, but then fell apart in the fourth and was lifted at the end of the inning.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match in Seattle

It's unclear whether Iran's upcoming opponent, Egypt, will also be allowed to arrive in Seattle two days early.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners activate Randy Arozarena from the injured list, option Connor Joe to minors

Infielder/outfielder Connor Joe was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Paige Bueckers scores 27, Fudd adds career-high 26 as the Wings beat the Storm 112-110 in overtime

Dominique Malonga scored a career-high 37 to go with 12 rebounds for Seattle (3-15).

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Canzone homers, Gilbert allows 3 hits and Mariners beat Red Sox 3-1

Logan Gilbert (6-4) struck out eight and walked two.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: US books ticket to knockout round, M’s face Red Sox, Bells notch best win of the season and more

Downtown Bellingham was packed as the US earned back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time since 1930.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bryan Woo throws 7 scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-0

It was a solid bounce-back outing for Woo, who gave up a career-high seven runs in five innings in a 7-5 loss at Baltimore on June 11.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Bellingham prepares for US-Australia, M’s blank Orioles in series finale, Storm drop ninth straight and more

There will be two official watch parties in downtown Bellingham Friday when the US plays Australia in Seattle at noon.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Julio leaves game, M’s fall to Orioles

Rodríguez was 1 for 3 with a double, giving him 125 doubles to go along with 125 homers and 125 stolen bases in his career.

Local News

5 hours ago in Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Burn ban for North Cascades National Park begins Monday

Campers can use gas or propane stoves, grills and lanterns but only if no flammable material is within three feet of the device.

6 hours ago in Community Events, Lifestyle, Local

Pieces of Bellingham Graffiti Rock to be distributed at Civic Stadium

Anyone who wants a piece needs to fill out a waiver in advance.

6 hours ago in Crime, Education, Local

Bellingham Public Schools settle school bus sexual assault lawsuit amid new allegations

The new lawsuit is against Blaine School District and Bellingham Public Schools.

7 hours ago in Crime, Dedicated To Service, Local

Blaine Police seek owners of stolen power tools

They're asking anyone in Blaine or Birch Bay that may have had their tools stolen before April 23 to contact them with proof of ownership.

7 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Traffic

Repaving at Lake Padden may impact travel to park

Parkgoers are asked to use the Samish Way entrances to access Lake Padden during the construction period.