National Sports

3 hours ago in Sports

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.

3 hours ago in Sports

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.

20 hours ago in Sports

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.

23 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Mariners walk-off Mets for seventh win in a row

Mariners suddenly finding success in one-run games

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.

2 days ago in Sports

Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say

The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Power and pitching propel Mariners to top of AL West

Extra-inning win over Arizona Sunday was M's sixth straight

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago

On Monday, lawyers for Blake Lively were back in court, trying to get a judge to make Baldoni pay her legal bills plus other penalties. They said she's entitled to the money under a California law because Justin Baldoni's countersuit, which claimed she had defamed and extorted him, was thrown out last year by a judge.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

2 days ago in Entertainment

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.

2 days ago in Entertainment

YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.

National News

3 hours ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

2 days ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

5 days ago in National

Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.

6 days ago in National

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

6 days ago in National

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Sports

3 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners smack 3 home runs in 8-3 victory over Mets for season-high 8th straight win

The Mariners (33-29) improved to a season-best four games over .500.

16 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Bells’ home opener, M’s seek 8th straight win, Seahawks resign key edge rusher and more

The Bells will celebrate their 2025 WCL Championship during their home opener, with first pitch set for 6:35 from Joe Martin Field.

23 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Mariners walk-off Mets for seventh win in a row

Mariners suddenly finding success in one-run games

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s sweep D-Backs, Garrett to Rams, Russ to CBS, Bells open season and more

The M's have won six straight and own a winning record for the first time in two months.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Power and pitching propel Mariners to top of AL West

Extra-inning win over Arizona Sunday was M's sixth straight

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: MLB owners formally propose salary cap, Apple Cup moved to Sunday, WWU Hall of Fame coach passes and more

Baseball owners and players have laid out their initial proposals as a potential 2027 lockout grows closer.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Refsnyder, Rodríguez hit 3-run HRs as Mariners top Athletics 9-1, move into 1st place in AL West

Colt Emerson hit his first MLB triple in the fourth inning, driving in two runs.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s take division lead with sweep of A’s, Seahawks make first offseason trade and more

Julio Rodriguez and Rob Refsnyder each homered to back up six scoreless innings from Logan Gilbert.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Emerson Hancock leads Mariners to 4-1 win over the Athletics and ends Kurtz’s 48-game on-base streak

Hancock (4-2) struck out three and walked two, picking up his seventh quality start this season.

Local News

19 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local

Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications

The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.

19 hours ago in Government, Local, Traffic

Bellingham finalizes speed limit reductions, set to roll out over next three years

Starting this summer, the city's default speed limit will be reduced from 25 to 20 mph for most downtown and residential streets.

20 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local

Ferndale Police to conduct active shooter training at Horizon Middle School in June

The trainings will begin in the early evening every Thursday throughout the month.

21 hours ago in Crime, Local

Blaine man sentenced in crash that killed Lynden school bus driver

Police learned he had sent suicidal texts to his friend in the hours leading up to the crash.

2 days ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors

Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness

The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.