National Sports

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

2 days ago in Sports

Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career

Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.

2 days ago in Sports

Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

2 days ago in Sports

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.

3 days ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

4 days ago in Sports

Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.

4 days ago in Local Experts, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Seahawks address defense, bolster receiving corps in draft

Hawks entered draft with just four picks but trades brought them four more

4 days ago in Sports

The Mets, Red Sox and Phillies aren’t out — but they’re very much down

Right now, FanGraphs still gives the Red Sox a 34% chance of making the playoffs, and the Phillies and Mets each a 33% chance. That means there's a decent shot one of those three teams will turn it around and reach the postseason. But so far this season has been dire for each of them.

4 days ago in Sports

NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more

Houston has already won a game to stave off elimination. And now, Phoenix and Denver will look to do the same. Otherwise, the first round might soon be winding down.

Entertainment

10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout

Lifestyle Lookout: Star Wars at Mount Baker Theatre, Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival and more this weekend

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – If sunshine on your shoulders makes you happy, you are in luck. The weather looks…

11 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Northwest Tune-Up announces music lineup for 2026 festival

Acts coming to the main stage include Hippie Sabotage, Souls of Mischief, Dirtwire, Sierra Hull and Delhi 2 Dublin among others.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow

Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Josh O’Connor usually hates watching his movies for the first time. ‘Disclosure Day’ was different

Josh O'Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like "the director of every child's imagination." The British actor may not have grown up in a moviegoing family, but he was still very aware the Spielberg thing as a '90s kid. It's just in our psyche, O'Connor told The Associated Press in a recent interview.

National News

2 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

2 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

4 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

4 days ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

4 days ago in National

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.

Sports

14 hours ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Big names emerge in Seahawks ownership search, Mariners injury updates, Sehome-Squalicum soccer and more

Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook are both rumored to be in the mix for the next Seahawks owner.

21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Cole Young has 3 late RBIs to help the Mariners rally past the Twins 5-3 and win the series

Seattle (16-16) improved to .500 for the first time since April 3.

1 day ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Young powers M’s to win in Minnesota, nation’s top hoops recruit in WA makes decision, Blazers booted from playoffs and more

Cole Young picked up a pair of crucial hits in Wednesday's win to cap off a monster Midwest road trip.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Julio Rodriguez has 3 doubles, Josh Naylor homers as Mariners beat Twins 7-1

Mariners starter Logan Gilbert gave up one run in five innings.

2 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: March Madness expanding, M’s fall in opener vs. Twins, Geno and Russ in NY and more

The men's and women's college basketball tournaments are reportedly expanding to 76 teams starting this upcoming season.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kody Clemens homers, drives in 5 runs to power the Twins to an 11-4 win over Mariners

Luis Castillo (0-2) gave up seven runs on seven hits over five innings for the Mariners.

3 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: WWU softball wins key late-season series, M’s sweep Cards, Seahawks draft recap and more

The Vikings are now tied with Saint Martin's for first place in the conference standings with four games left before the playoffs.

4 days ago in Local Experts, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Seahawks address defense, bolster receiving corps in draft

Hawks entered draft with just four picks but trades brought them four more

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Refsnyder successfully challenges 3rd strike, and then homers to lift Mariners over Cardinals 3-2

Jose Ferrer retired the Cardinals in order in the ninth for his first save of the season.

7 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks go RB in Round 1, M’s in St. Louis, WWU softball Senior Nights and more

Notre Dame's Jadarian Price is likely to lead the Seahawks running back room to start off the 2026 season.

Local News

10 hours ago in Local

Gas prices reach record high in Washington

Prices in Bellingham are about five cents away from an all-time high as of Thursday.

11 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local

Whatcom County to conduct environmental review of proposed gravel mine near Sumas

The county is taking public feedback on the proposal through May 29.

11 hours ago in Local, Weather

Bellingham forecasted to see above average temperatures this weekend

Remember to not leave people or animals in hot cars and our local water bodies will have still cold temps if you do decide to recreate aquatically.

11 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Northwest Tune-Up announces music lineup for 2026 festival

Acts coming to the main stage include Hippie Sabotage, Souls of Mischief, Dirtwire, Sierra Hull and Delhi 2 Dublin among others.

1 day ago in Government, Local

Whatcom County Council looks to create Lummi Island ferry district

It would allow the county to collect a tax from unincorporated residents to fund the Whatcom Chief's maintenance and operation.