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Recent settlement spurs rule change in foster parent requirements
Court documents state the settlement comes after two foster parents sued the state for violating their First Amendment rights.
Skagit County schedules June burn ban
Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
The game’s afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day
From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day on Friday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show
Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.
Man sentenced for role in trafficking drugs responsible for Lummi Nation deaths
Treyvon Mitchell was sentenced in U.S. District court Thursday, May 21 to six years in prison.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
Northwest Sports Update: JP to 3B, NFL commissioner disputes Seahawks sale reports, big day for Whatcom County soccer teams and more
JP Crawford has proposed a move to third base in light of Colt Emerson's promotion to the majors.
Canada-based AltaGas appeals ruling of mishandled expansion of energy terminal at Cherry Point
The first court hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Skagit County Superior Court.
Washington reaches settlement with Homeaglow over deceptive membership practices
The state said the home cleaning platform roped residents into memberships with excessive cancellation fees and fabricated reviews.
Nooksack River training turns into pair of rescues
The Whatcom County Water Rescue Task Force is reminding any canoers or kayakers to be aware of changing river conditions and to always wear a life jacket on the water.
Lanes to be restored on I-5 ahead of Memorial Day travel rush
An on-ramp in Alger will stay closed through May 31.
Lifestyle Lookout: Ski to Sea, Fairhaven Festival, Memorial Day Parade and live music
KGMI will have live coverage of the 2026 Ski to Sea race from the starting line at Heather Meadows starting at 7 a.m. and then again starting at 1 p.m. from Marine Park in Fairhaven.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam
With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming men's favorite on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Italian is unbeaten in three months. He's won 29 straight matches and dropped just three sets.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs’ Cannes entry ‘The Man I Love’
In Ira Sachs' 1980s-set drama "The Man I Love," Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning portrayal of Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Jhonny Pereda hits 1st MLB home run as Mariners beat White Sox 5-4 to win 3-game series
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.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought
After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’
Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.



















