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3 hours ago in Sports

Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances

A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

2 days ago in Sports

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports

Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles

Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

2 days ago in Sports

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.

2 days ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

2 days ago in Sports

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

3 days ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

6 days ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment

California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.

22 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, Veterinary Expert

Calming your pet down when the fireworks go off

Fireworks bursting in a dark blue night sky with golden streaks and blue sparks radiating outward.

Whatcom Veterinary Hospital wants you to keep in mind your furry friends this Fourth of July.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.

National News

3 hours ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

3 hours ago in National

US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

2 days ago in National

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Sports

18 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: US opens knockouts, M’s back in division lead, Kraken free agency moves and more

Soccer player in a dark kit kicks the ball toward goal as the green-clad goalkeeper dives, with a Los Angeles banner in the background.

The US is playing Bosnia-Herzegovina at 5 pm with a chance to advance to the Round of 16 in Seattle.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners have big sixth inning to back Woo in an 8-3 victory over the Angels

Baseball players in white uniforms huddle together on the field in celebration.

Bryan Woo (7-6) allowed just four hits and struck out five in 6 1/3 innings.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Bells begin second half of season, US gears up for knockout round, Supreme Court bars transgender females in sports and more

The Bells will look to secure one of three playoffs spots left in the North Division over the next month.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

George Kirby goes 8 innings and Cole Young homers twice as Mariners top Angels 6-2

Baseball batter in a white uniform mid-swing as the crowd watches.

Dominic Canzone also went deep to help Seattle (43-43) get back to .500.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s back home after road meltdown, Bells just miss early playoff ticket, Germany falls in knockouts and more

Baseball player sitting on a dugout bench, with a teal headband and Nintendo patch on his navy jersey, examining his hands momentarily.

The Mariners have fallen below .500 and out of the division lead for the first time in over a month.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio’s late goal

Soccer players in black uniforms celebrate a goal on the field, center player #1 signaling with a raised hand while teammates run with raised arms near the goal.

Canada, which sits 30th in the most recent FIFA world rankings, advanced to face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on Saturday.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Guardians use 5-run 8th inning to rally for 6-5 win over Mariners

Baseball action: fielder in white throws as Raleigh 29 in blue watches near the base path on the dirt infield.

Victor Robles had two hits and three stolen bases for Seattle.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seattle Storm snap 11-game losing streak with a 99-88 victory over the New York Liberty

Female basketball player in a white and green Storm jersey on the court, sticking out her tongue as she moves.

SEATTLE (AP) — Flau’jae Johnson scored a career-high 28 points, Dominique Malonga became the youngest player in WNBA history to…

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Brandon Lowe, Henry Davis each homer to lead Pirates over Mariners 5-1

Pirates infielder in black and yellow stretches to tag a teal-uniformed runner sliding into a base; ball in midair near the glove at the base.

J.P. Crawford singled home the Mariners’ lone run in fifth inning.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Ashcraft, Rodriguez, O’Hearn help Pirates rout AL West-leading Mariners 11-1

Pittsburgh Pirates player in white uniform #29 runs near home plate as an opposing player in blue watches from the infield dirt and grass nearby.

Bryan Woo started the game with three hitless innings, but then fell apart in the fourth and was lifted at the end of the inning.

Local News

18 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local

Whatcom County clean water projects funded through Ecology grants, loans

Over $5.6 million will go towards several projects in the county, plus 8 more projects in neighboring counties received funds.

20 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

REPORT: Wages in Whatcom County top national average, trail Skagit

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The highest paid professions included management, healthcare practitioners and technical staff followed by computer and math-related jobs.

21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Whatcom County sees slowest population growth in five years

The slowing growth in the county mirrored statewide and national trends.

22 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising, Veterinary Expert

Calming your pet down when the fireworks go off

Fireworks bursting in a dark blue night sky with golden streaks and blue sparks radiating outward.

Whatcom Veterinary Hospital wants you to keep in mind your furry friends this Fourth of July.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Here are the rules for letting off fireworks legally this 4th of July in Whatcom

Fireworks are still banned in Bellingham city limits, but other municipalities have their own rules.

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