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3 hours ago in Sports
Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener
Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.
3 hours ago in Sports
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final
On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’
This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday
Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.
Juvenile suspect arrested following drive-by shooting in Everson
The suspect was taken to juvenile detention and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Everson Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community.
New report shows more information on tariff impacts on Washington’s economy
If fully implemented, Gov. Ferguson says Trump's tariffs could cut up to 32,000 jobs from the state by 2029.
Water adjudication informational meeting for Lynden residents planned for September
Members of the community will also have a chance after Monday's hearing to get their questions answered by state and local officials at the Lynden Senior Center from 1-3 p.m.
Whatcom County unemployment rates slightly rose this summer
Meanwhile, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed the exact same at four and a half percent in both instances.
Natural gas initiative challenge heads to state Supreme Court
The lawsuit alleges that backers of the initiative combined several unrelated proposals to get them approved by voters who support keeping access to natural gas.
Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Greek Festival, Jam on the River in Ferndale, the Lynden Whiskey Event and more
Get ready for a weekend full of festivities in Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden featured in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks resign key o-lineman, NFL season kicks off, Mariners continue rocky road play and more
The Seahawks handed Abraham Lucas an extension that keeps him in Seattle through 2028.
1 day ago in Sports
For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.
1 day ago in National
Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
1 day ago in Sports
Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season
The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
Yandy Diaz has career-best 5-hit game to help Rays compete series sweep of the Mariners
Seattle's Logan Gilbert (4-6, 3.73 ERA) will face Atlanta's Chris Sale (5-4, 2.45) in a series opener Friday.
Officials in Bellingham meet to remember the 118th anniversary of the ‘Bellingham Riot’
Thursday's memorial gathering takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn with County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Engleberg among the featured speakers.
