National Sports
14 hours ago in Sports
Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis
The records keep coming for Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday and match Novak Djokovic's record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory.
14 hours ago in Sports, Trending
30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.
21 hours ago in Sports
What might LeBron James do next? He has plenty of options for next season and beyond
LeBron James has options. He could stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. He could decide to join another team. He could even retire and end the longest career in NBA history. He knows all this. He just doesn't know the answer.
21 hours ago in Sports
2026 NFL schedule: Bills stadium debuts Week 2, Cowboys at Giants Week 1, vs. Eagles on Thanksgiving
The Buffalo Bills' first regular-season game in their new stadium will be against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 and will kick off Amazon Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" schedule. The matchup was one of three announced by the NFL on Monday as NBC, Fox and Prime Video made their upfront presentations to advertisers.
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
Entertainment
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé
Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall
Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel
Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.
2 days 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.
National News
14 hours ago in National
Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.
21 hours ago in National
US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.
21 hours ago in National
Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.
6 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.
6 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.
Sports
12 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Former Zags star found dead, Skagit hoops standout commits to WWU, M’s top Astros in opener and more
Former Gonzaga star and Memphis Grizzlies veteran Brandon Clarke has died of a suspected drug overdose.
21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Rodríguez goes deep as the Mariners extend a franchise-record 8-game streak against Astros
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh went 0 for 4 to make last year’s AL MVP runner-up 0 for 36 since his last hit on April 27.
1 day 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Donovan returns to Mariners for road trip, Seahawks ownership interest dwindling, WWU softball battles in Day 2 of GNAC tournament and more
The Vikings are looking to secure a bid to their third straight national tournament.
5 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.
6 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.
6 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.
7 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.
Local News
11 hours ago in Environmental, Local
Seattle finalizes $4 billion relicensing agreement on Skagit River dams
The dams supply about 20% of Seattle's electricity.
13 hours ago in Government, Local
Whatcom County warns of significant service reductions ahead of budget planning process
The county's budget shortfall is currently tabbed at $14 million by 2028.
15 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local
Online meeting to allow public to speak on proposed Ranch Quarry Mine
If you are unable to participate in the public comment period, Whatcom County is still receiving written, emailed and online comments on their website through May 29.
15 hours ago in Local
Second flood assistance center opens in Everson
The deadline for any FEMA or SBA financial assistance is due by June 10.
2 days 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.
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