National Sports

21 hours ago in Sports

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month's draft, a huge step forward for a team that finished with the league's worst record this season.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

4 days ago in Sports

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials.

4 days ago in Sports

Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open

Novak Djokovic was beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open on Friday in his first match after two months out due to a right shoulder injury.

4 days ago in Sports

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do.

4 days ago in Sports

Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 10 assists to lift Pistons past Cavs 107-97 for a 2-0 lead

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.

5 days ago in Sports

Joel Embiid misses Game 2 and the 76ers miss their big man in the 4th quarter of their loss

The Philadelphia 76ers put up a good fight without Joel Embiid, though could have used their man in the middle when they struggled to score in the final minutes of Game 2 on Wednesday night.

5 days ago in Sports

Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

Entertainment

12 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement

The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.

National News

5 days ago in National

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.

5 days ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

7 days ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

Sports

11 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s announce Miller’s return, big weekend for WWU sports, prep district tourney updates and more

WWU's softball team is heading to the national tournament for the third straight year after winning the GNAC.

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Musovski scores a goal in the 80th for Sounders in 1-1 tie with San Diego

The Sounders (6-1-3) are unbeaten, with five wins, in their last eight games.

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Grichuk homers in the 8th in White Sox 2-1 win over Mariners

Julio Rodríguez scored on a fielding error by Tristan Peters in the first inning.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks ownership rumors, March Madness expands to 76 teams, district tournament updates and more

The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament fields are growing from 68 to 76 teams starting next year.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Woo strikes out 9 in 6 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Braves 3-1

Cole Young went 3 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s beat Braves to win series, Kraken to pick 7th in NHL Draft, WWU Vikings’ playoffs heats up and more

The M's edged the Braves 3-1 this afternoon to secure their series against one of the top teams in baseball.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Matt Olson hits go-ahead homer in the ninth for Braves to outlast Mariners 3-2

George Kirby pitched seven innings for Seattle, surrendering two runs on five hits while striking out five.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks sign big name edge rusher, M’s rally to snap skid, district baseball tourney gets underway and more

The Seahawks have reportedly signed former Cowboys edge Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year contract.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

J.P. Crawford hits go-ahead homer in 5-run 6th as Mariners rally from 4 down to beat Braves 5-4

Logan Gilbert pitched six innings, allowing four runs and six hits.

Local News

12 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.

12 hours ago in Crime, Local

New information from police detail lead-up to fatal shooting in Ferndale

Police have identified the suspected shooter, who made his initial court appearance on Monday.

12 hours ago in Community Events, Government, Health and Wellness, Local

Bellingham leaders to take questions from Roosevelt community on proposed day shelter

City spokesperson Melissa Morin noted that this meeting is not a public hearing, and the invitation is not open to the public, though no one will be turned away.

13 hours ago in Crime, Local

Blaine woman arrested, victim hospitalized following assault near Zuanich Point Park

Police say the seemingly unprovoked attack began when the woman tried to take the victim's dog.

14 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

New park on Bakerview in need of a name

Public suggestions will be accepted through May 28.