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4 hours ago in Sports

Iga Swiatek improves career record at French Open to 42-3 as she reaches 3rd round

Iga Swiatek has improved her career record at the French Open to 42-3. The four-time champion eliminated 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round on Wednesday.

4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.

1 day ago in Sports

Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999

Minutes after the Knicks finished their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, the DJ at Radio City Music Hall played Prince's "1999." That was the last time the Knicks had reached the NBA Finals.

1 day ago in Sports

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Outdoors, Photos, Sports, Trending

PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026

Runner in orange athletic gear crosses a finish line as a cheering crowd and sponsor banner loom in the background.

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports, Trending

Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026

A kayaker in a green life jacket paddles a long black kayak on a calm lake with boats anchored in the distance and a shoreline on the horizon.

The team overtook Marr's Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.

5 days ago in Sports

WNBA warns the Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clark’s injury on time

A day after Caitlin Clark was a late scratch because of a back injury, the Indiana Fever received a warning from the WNBA for not reporting the injury sooner, the league confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday night.

5 days ago in Sports

NFL MVP Matthew Stafford agrees to 1-year contract extension with Rams through 2027

Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced the deal Thursday without immediately revealing its value.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio

Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.

National News

5 days ago in National

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.

1 week ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

Sports

4 hours 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

Mariners batter in blue swings a baseball bat during a game, mid-swing with a catcher visible on the left field side and players in the dugout in the background.

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

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Ski to Sea crowns new champ, M’s battle for division lead, big weekend for Whatcom County tennis at state and more

Crowd of runners and spectators at a seaside race finish under hanging bells on a metal frame.

Pacific North Sports overtook Marr’s Heating in the kayak leg of the race for Ski to Sea's first new champion in four years.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Hiedeman scores 24, Johnson adds 17 and Fam 10 in her debut as Storm beat Mystics 97-85

Seattle made a season-high 13 3-pointers on 28 attempts and hit 32 of 34 (94%) shots from the line.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners slug 4 homers in their 9-2 victory over the Athletics

Seattle starter Luis Castillo pitched four scoreless innings before Bryce Miller worked the final five.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Outdoors, Photos, Sports, Trending

PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026

Runner in orange athletic gear crosses a finish line as a cheering crowd and sponsor banner loom in the background.

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports, Trending

Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026

A kayaker in a green life jacket paddles a long black kayak on a calm lake with boats anchored in the distance and a shoreline on the horizon.

The team overtook Marr's Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.

3 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Outdoors, Photos, Traffic

Ski to Sea 2026: Live updates

Green banner reading 'Peoples Bank' above two hanging bells at a lakeside event, with colorful tents and blue sky in the background.

Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr's coming in nearly 30 seconds after.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Ski to Sea coverage, M’s open road trip in KC, state tournament updates and more

Anchored coverage of 2026 Ski to Sea begins at 7 am from the starting line and 1 pm from the finish on KGMI.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: JP to 3B, NFL commissioner disputes Seahawks sale reports, big day for Whatcom County soccer teams and more

Seattle Mariners player in blue uniform running the bases, wearing a batting helmet and white gloves during a game

JP Crawford has proposed a move to third base in light of Colt Emerson's promotion to the majors.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Jhonny Pereda hits 1st MLB home run as Mariners beat White Sox 5-4 to win 3-game series

Baseball player in a white uniform runs along the baseline with one arm raised, as fans watch from the stands.

Randy Arozarena, who scored two runs earlier in the game, put Seattle up for good with a two-run homer in the seventh off Jordan Hicks.

Local News

21 hours ago in Local

BRIEF: Law enforcement search for missing Everson teen

Missing-child poster: photo of a girl in a pink long-sleeve shirt; text reads ‘Yesica, 15 years old’ with case 26E1141 and last seen 5/21/2026 in Everson, WA.

She's described as 4'10" with brown hair and brown eyes, and was last wearing a gray sweatshirt, red pants and white sneakers.

22 hours ago in Business, Local

Union workers at Bellingham Herald strike over use of AI in news stories

The one-day strike comes amid contract negotiations between the Washington State News Guild and McClatchy.

22 hours ago in Government, Local

New Birch Bay incorporation study released

Researchers looked at four possible scenarios with varying financial implications.

22 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local

Whatcom Fire District 1 taps Brian Atkins as new fire chief

Outgoing Fire Chief Rachel Carlson is taking a new leadership role with the Bellingham Fire Department.

23 hours ago in Business, Local

Whatcom County’s jobless rate holds steady in April amid slowing state economy

Skagit County saw a nearly identical trend as its neighbor just north.

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