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7 hours ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.

7 hours ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs

Tarik Skubal was booed during his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night. No big deal, he said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner actually enjoyed the chilly reception.

1 day ago in Sports

Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes

After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.

1 day ago in Sports

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

2 days ago in Sports

Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030

The Notre Dame-Southern California college football rivalry will start again in 2030. The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series. Notre Dame will play in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2030, and the Trojans will visit South Bend, Indiana, on Aug. 30, 2031. The meetings in 2032 and 2033 will be played in the first three weeks of the season.

2 days ago in Sports

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox add Adley Rutschman, Phillies land Luis Arraez

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball's trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after the Phillies picked up three-time batting champion Luis Arraez.

2 days ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

2 days ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

5 days ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Photos, Trending

A weekend in north Whatcom County: Sand castles and block party | Photos

Between a block party and sand sculpture competition, Whatcom County was rife with activity the first weekend of August.

National News

7 hours ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

7 hours ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

23 hours ago in National

Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.

1 day ago in National

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX’s first earnings call as a public company

Investors in Elon Musk's space company get a chance to question him Tuesday after SpaceX issues its first quarterly earnings since going public.

2 days ago in National

25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

Sports

6 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Troy Melton runs scoreless streak to 14 innings as Tigers beat Mariners 8-0 for 4th straight win

Seranthony Domínguez allowed four runs while only recording one out in his Mariners debut.

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s release Garver and Refsnyder, Seahawks’ Hard Knocks debut, Bells wind down regular season and more | Northwest Sports Update

The M's made a flurry of roster moves Tuesday to make room for their trade deadline additions.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones help New York beat Seattle for 5th win in past 6 games

Seattle Storm player (#4) in yellow-green uniform drives with the ball as a defender in white reaches in near the hoop area?

Flau'jae Johnson scored 25 points, while Natisha Hiedeman and Dominque Malonga each added 17 for Seattle (6-26).

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s add righty-bat ahead at deadline, Bells book ticket to playoffs, U.S. Soccer extends Pochettino and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners had an eventful MLB trade deadline, dealing a longtime starter while adding the AL-leader in walks.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Emerson singles in 9th for Mariners’ second straight walk-off victory over the Twins

Reliever Andres Munoz (5-4) picked up the win despite giving up the game-tying homer on his second pitch of the ninth.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners and Bells return home, Seahawks’ division rival reunites with longtime WR, Storm look to overshadow off-court drama and more | Northwest Sports

The Bells are entering a crucial series that could bring extra playoff baseball to Bellingham.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Rushing and Hernández go deep as the Dodgers beat the Mariners 6-2

Bryan Woo gave up five runs and five hits in five innings while striking out eight.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s face Dodgers in rubber match, Storm co-owner suspended, Bells’ playoff picture and more | Northwest Sports Update

Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton will miss their next five home games after an explicit interaction with two young fans.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Eric Lauer stifles the Mariners in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory

Edwin Díaz pitched the ninth for his fifth save after coming off the injured list earlier in the day.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s top Dodgers in thriller, Bells’ final road trip of regular season, family ties in Vikings’ hoops incoming class and more | Northwest Sports Update

Emerson Hancock is on the mound tonight in what could be his final start as a Mariner.

Local News

47 minutes ago in Government, Local

Nooksack appoints Marshall Judy as new mayor

Fresh

Judy succeeds Kevin Hester, who passed away in June after over fours years in the position.

1 hour ago in Local, Traffic

Permanent speed limit change to be implemented in Skagit County

Fresh

Crash data and concerns from area residents led to WSDOT implementing the new limit.

16 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local, Trending

Results in 2026 Primary election for Whatcom County

This story will be updated as the primary election night goes on in Whatcom County.

20 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Road work expected to impact I-5, north Whatcom County drivers

The work is part of a regional pavement preservation project designed to extend the life of highways across northwest Washington.

20 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Gas prices creep higher, seasonal price drop likely delayed if mid-East diplomacy stalls

Red gasoline nozzle at a gas pump, with hoses and a payment terminal visible in the background.

Historically, gas prices ease after the summer travel season comes to an end.

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