Julio leaves game, M's fall to Orioles

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Northwest Sports Update: Cal fuels win in return to M's, Bells dominate in Port Angeles, Messi scores historic hat trick and more

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New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills

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New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.

4 hours ago in Sports

US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills

For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.

1 day ago in Sports

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade

New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.

1 day ago in Sports

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé

Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.

2 days ago in Sports

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season

Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90

Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

3 days ago in Sports

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.

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Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’

The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist — born Montero Lamar Hill — shared that he "has been in rehab for a few months," and since then, has returned home to both Atlanta, where he is from and his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.

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Lifestyle Lookout: Stommish, Juneteenth, Kite Festival and live music

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Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home

A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter 's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.

21 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Bellingham Bike Swap expands to new location

Close-up of a bicycle's rear derailleur and gears with a rider's foot on the pedal at sunset.

The annual event helps support outdoor programs geared towards women.

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4 hours ago in National

Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

1 day ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

2 days ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

2 days ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

Sports

4 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Julio leaves game, M’s fall to Orioles

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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.

17 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Cal fuels win in return to M’s, Bells dominate in Port Angeles, Messi scores historic hat trick and more

The M's topped the Orioles in their series opener, courtesy of a go-ahead hit by Big Dumper in his return to the lineup.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Cal Raleigh delivers decisive hit in return from injured list as Mariners top Orioles 3-1

Julio Rodríguez had an RBI single for the Mariners, who hold a slim lead in the AL West.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Cal returns for M’s homestand, Bells hit the road, Sorsby to NFL and more

Baseball player in teal Mariners jersey running toward first base with helmet and glove on

Cal Raleigh is back in the Mariners' lineup for the first time in over a month in tonight's series opener against the Orioles.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne

White-team player kicks the ball toward goal as red-clad defenders approach in a FIFA World Cup match, stadium packed with fans.

Despite out-possessing Egypt, the Red Devils struggled to score all afternoon.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seattle’s World Cup opener, M’s stumble to end road trip, Bells earn resilient win in rematch of WCL title and more

Exterior view of a stadium with a white arched lattice roof against a blue sky, visible seating and glass facade.

Belgium and Egypt played a draw during Seattle's first World Cup game before the US plays Australia there on Friday.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Miles Mikolas’ 7 shutout innings lift Nationals to 10-1 rout of Mariners

Seattle Mariners pitcher in a blue uniform delivering a pitch from the mound

Seattle has lost four of five and went 4-6 on its road trip that included stops in Detroit and Baltimore.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: US kicks off World Cup, M’s wrap up road trip in DC, Bells host WCL title rematch and more

Crowd of soccer fans at a stadium, center figure wearing a colorful lucha libre mask and white Mexico jersey, arms raised in cheer.

World Cup mania hits Day 2 as the US opens group stage play against Paraguay.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Alonso HR, Rutschman’s 3 RBIs carry Orioles past Mariners 7-5

Baseball pitcher from the Seattle Mariners throwing a pitch, windup extended, with glove on his left hand and teal uniform.

Cole Young, Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone homered for Seattle.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: World Cup kicks off, Bells pull off remarkable rally, M’s eye series win in Baltimore and more

Aerial view of a packed stadium with two large flags unfurled on the field and colorful smoke rising above the stands.

The FIFA World Cup is now underway, as the US gears up for its opener on Friday with a pair of PNW-hosted matches to follow.

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24 minutes ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Weather

Wildfires in eastern Washington prompt evacuation order, road closures

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Hillsides burning with orange flames and smoke rising over a dry grassland near a lake, with a fence in the foreground.

The Upriver Fire in Spokane is burning around 300 acres in the Beacon Hill area and is threatening around 500 homes.

50 minutes ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Lifestyle Lookout: Stommish, Juneteenth, Kite Festival and live music

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Events abound in Whatcom County this weekend. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

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