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3 hours ago in National
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
3 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.
3 hours ago in Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them
Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.
3 hours ago in National
Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says
A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.
Blaine Police searching for missing teen last seen in Bellingham
Anyone with information on her location is asked to contact Blaine Police.
Severe overnight weather shelters reopening this weekend in Bellingham and Ferndale
The daytime warming shelter in Bellingham is not scheduled to reopen.
Millionaire’s tax bill passes state legislature, heads to governor’s desk
The bill establishes a new state income tax on individuals with more than one million dollars in annual taxable income.
Lifestyle Lookout: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Celtic Rock, Firefighter’s Ball and Birding
There is no shortage of opportunities to celebrate Irish heritage and the many wonders of the Emerald Isle this weekend. We have you covered in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks make flurry of signings, Lummi championship parade, US vs. Canada in WBC and more
The Seahawks added a new running back to help fill the hole left by their Super Bowl MVP.
Two arrested in Bellingham related to regional drug bust
Investigators believe the suspects' activities are tied to a criminal organization based out of Mexico.
BRIEF: Lummi Police investigating dead body on reservation
Lummi Police say they're working to notify the man's family members and will release his name once their investigation is complete.
Arlington man sentenced for 2019 killing at Baker Lake
The decision brings an end to the years-long court saga for Alexander Vanags that included three separate trials.
Kelly Sorbel: Operations Director at Make.Shift Art Space
For a punk like Kelly Sorbel, giving back to the community and supporting younger fellow punks is as important as his own creative expression. His work at Make.Shift Art Space offers him the opportunity to do just that.
Ferguson appoints new state Justice ahead of Justice Madsen’s retirement
Justice Barbara Madsen was the first woman popularly elected to the state Supreme Court in 1992.
1 day ago in Sports
PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.
1 day ago in World
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.
1 day ago in National
Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
Diallo scores 22 points, Washington beats USC 83-79 for OT win in 2nd round of Big Ten Tournament
The 12th-seeded Huskies (16-16) will take on fifth-seeded Ohio State in a quarterfinal on Thursday.
Lummi Nation woman pleads guilty to setting house on fire in 2024
No one was hurt, but the fire destroyed a travel trailer and damaged a nearby home.
