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National Sports
12 hours ago in Sports
Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal
The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.
12 hours ago in Sports
Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.
16 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
M’s stumble against the A’s again, fall 5-2
Cal Raleigh says he hasn't lost faith in his team despite early struggles
2 days ago in Sports
Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year
There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.
3 days ago in Sports
Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic
The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.
3 days ago in Sports
Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.
7 days ago in Sports
Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.
7 days ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
Entertainment
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
12 hours ago in Entertainment
An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’
To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
2 days ago in Entertainment
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
National News
12 hours ago in National
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.
12 hours ago in National
Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.
13 hours ago in National, Trending
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.
2 days ago in National
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year
A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
3 days ago in National
And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race
The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.
Sports
9 hours ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s walk off A’s to avoid sweep, DeBoer gets contract extension at Bama, Seahawks nearly on the clock and more
Josh Naylor and the heart of the M's lineup broke out of their slump to fuel a much-needed win.
16 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
M’s stumble against the A’s again, fall 5-2
Cal Raleigh says he hasn't lost faith in his team despite early struggles
1 day ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s fumble early lead to A’s, Storm star to miss start of season, new prep sports rules and more
A rule change that would have required Lynden Christian to move up from 1A to 2A did not pass a vote by the WIAA.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Carlos Cortes goes 4 for 5 with a homer and the Athletics beat the Mariners 6-4
The Athletics took sole possession of first place in the AL West.
2 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Donovan hits IL, M’s take on A’s, WWU softball battles for conference lead and more
The Mariners will be without one of their top hitters for at least a week.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Woo goes 7 strong innings as the Mariners power past the Rangers 5-2
Gabe Speier pitched a scoreless eighth and Andres Muñoz struck out the side in the ninth for his third save of the season.
5 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s look to snap skid against Rangers, Rapinoe and Bird split, Kraken end season and more
Seattle sports' biggest power couple is no more.
6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Padres beat Mariners 5-2 behind Tatis, Buehler for 8th straight win, 11th in 12 games
San Diego beat Seattle for just the fourth time in 12 games at Petco Park since 2022.
6 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s collapse in walk off loss, Kraken play season finale, Sounders booted from Champions Cup and more
The M's are looking to avoid a sweep in San Diego tonight after falling in a heartbreaker Wednesday.
7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Jackson Merrill’s walk-off double caps 5-run 9th, Padres beat Mariners 7-6
Luke Raley hit a two-run home run, doubled and finished with a career-high four hits for the Mariners.
Local News
8 hours ago in Community Events, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors
Race Week aims to make waves in return to Bellingham this summer
The week-long regatta with rich tradition takes place on Bellingham Bay from July 20-24.
9 hours ago in Government, Local
New Bellingham initiative seeks to target algorithm-driven rent hikes
Community First Whatcom will need nearly 3,200 signatures to place the initiative on the November general election ballot.
9 hours ago in Local
270 acres of Skagit County farmland now protected from development
County leaders say protecting farmland now is critical as Washington continues to lose agricultural land to development.
9 hours ago in Local
City of Bellingham to host Earth Day Recycling Event
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Got old electronics piling up? Sensitive papers you’ve been meaning to shred? Earth Day could be…
12 hours ago in Crime, Government, Local
Whatcom County, Bellingham warn of nationwide permit scam using fake invoices
Officials say scammers are using AI to make the fake invoices very convincing.
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