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7 hours ago in Sports

Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Outdoors, Photos, Sports, Trending

Northwest Tune-Up Festival | Photos

Cyclist riding toward the festival entrance under a teal arch reading 'TUNE-UP BIKE & MUSIC FESTIVAL' with people and vendor tents in the background.

A collection of daring bikers attended, showing off their technical prowess on the tracks. Musical acts decorated the airwaves while bike companies and specialists displayed their products.

21 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Sports

Barkley Village owners announce partnership with Whatcom Family YMCA

Clock tower structure with a round clock and 'BARKLEY' sign against a blue sky, trees in the background.

Public input will be welcome in designing a new, upgraded facility.

1 day ago in Sports

Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal

Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.

1 day ago in Sports

Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

1 day ago in Sports

Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.

5 days ago in Sports

Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he’s ‘blessed and cursed’ by the success of his career

Novak Djokovic didn't dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.

5 days ago in Sports

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, helping France beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row.

5 days ago in Sports

It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals

British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the opening men's semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday.

Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

20 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Outdoors, Photos, Sports, Trending

Northwest Tune-Up Festival | Photos

Cyclist riding toward the festival entrance under a teal arch reading 'TUNE-UP BIKE & MUSIC FESTIVAL' with people and vendor tents in the background.

A collection of daring bikers attended, showing off their technical prowess on the tracks. Musical acts decorated the airwaves while bike companies and specialists displayed their products.

21 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Sports

Barkley Village owners announce partnership with Whatcom Family YMCA

Clock tower structure with a round clock and 'BARKLEY' sign against a blue sky, trees in the background.

Public input will be welcome in designing a new, upgraded facility.

National News

1 day ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

1 day ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

6 days ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

7 days ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

1 week ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

Sports

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Spain upsets France, Arozarena and AL seek revenge in ASG, Bells back and more | Northwest Sports Update

Three soccer players celebrate a goal, jumping and embracing on a green field near a white sideline line in mid-air.

Spain awaits the winner of Argentina-England in the World Cup final on Sunday.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Neither France nor Spain has trailed at this year’s World Cup, but only one can reach the final

Soccer player in red Spain kit (number 5) raises fists in celebration on a green field, Coca-Cola boards behind him.

France and Spain, both at their 17th World Cup, have met only once previously on soccer’s biggest stage.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seahawks’ new owners, M’s hit All-Star break, Bells players in the MLB Draft and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Khosla family is taking over for Jody Allen in Seattle following a record-breaking sale in the NFL.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners lose starter Hancock to a hand injury but beat Rays 8-2 to snap a five-game losing streak

Seattle Mariners pitcher in a navy uniform throws a pitch during a game, with a glove on his left hand and a focused expression behind a blurred crowd.

Seattle (48-49) lost three straight to the Marlins to start a 1-5 trip.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says

Blue double-decker parade bus with 'World Champions' sign, fans cheering on sidewalks and police in foreground.

Vinod Khosla is the founder of Khosla Ventures, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s open series against AL-leaders, Kepley back at WWU, Spain-France in World cup semis and more | Northwest Sports Update

wwu basketball Grant Kepley

Former Sehome standout and GNAC Freshman of the Year Grant Kepley is back in Bellingham.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Marlins beat the Mariners 8-4 for a 3-game sweep, extending their win streak to 6

Right-handed pitcher from Seattle in a blue jersey winding up to throw a pitch (number 50).

Bryce Miller gave up six runs — four earned — on nine hits in five innings with four walks.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s look to avoid sweep, Bells rally for non-league win, new LC baseball coach and more | Northwest Sports Update

Baseball batter in Mariners uniform swings at a pitch with a catcher in blue gear behind him.

The M's are aiming to revive their bats in Miami after getting shut out the previous night.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Stowers homers, López has 40th multi-hit game as Marlins beat Mariners 2-0 for 5th straight win

Baseball player in a white Miami uniform slides into home plate as the catcher reaches for a tag, dirt kicked up around the plate.

George Kirby gave up two runs and eight hits over six innings.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s fall in extra-innings opener in Miami, Bells dominate All-Star selections, former M’s foe Verlander announces retirement and more | Northwest Sports Update

Teal-uniform baserunner slides toward a base while a white-uniform fielder Lunges in to tag the runner.4a9

The M's are looking to rebound in Miami after losing a heartbreaker in extra innings last night.

Local News

11 minutes ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Washington’s unemployment rate stays flat in June despite job gains

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The state hasn't seen its seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate drop since November 2024.

18 minutes ago in Elections, Government, Local

Port of Bellingham Commission District 5 | PRIMARY 2026

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Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in Port of Bellingham Commissioner Seat 5.

21 minutes ago in Elections, Government, Local

Port of Bellingham Commission District 4 | PRIMARY 2026

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Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Port of Bellingham Commissioner Seat 4.

30 minutes ago in Elections, Government, Local

WA Senate 42nd District | PRIMARY 2026

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Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Washington state Senate, 42nd District.

34 minutes ago in Elections, Government, Local

Whatcom County Prosecutor | PRIMARY 2026

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Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney.

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