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5 days ago in World
3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 36 dead and 279 reported missing
Police in Hong Kong arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, several local news media reported, in connection with a blaze that has killed at least 36 people and left another 279 missing in the city's deadliest fire in years.
Heavy holiday traffic forecasted this week from Tacoma to Bellingham
WSDOT has put together a series of charts for traveling on the state's highways over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Severe Weather Shelter in Bellingham opens doors this weekend
This year's shelter will have space for up to 60 guests each night.
State files two new lawsuits against Trump administration over federal food and housing support
Washington is one of more than 20 states who are criticizing new changes to federal support programs.
Kaiti Lopez: Operations Manager at Ferndale Food Bank
Kaiti Lopez was looking for a new way to contribute to food security at the time that she made the jump into the operations manager role at the Ferndale Food Bank. Juggling a variety of tasks, Lopez makes sure to keep a level head while balancing the needs of their community as well as stretching their budget to its furthest dollar.
5 days ago in National
National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks
The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.
5 days ago in National, Trending
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.
5 days ago in Entertainment
How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’
In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.
5 days ago in Sports
More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week
Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.
DUI arrests reach new high in Bellingham, reminder to stay safe this holiday season
Along with the reminder to not drink and drive, WSP is reminding drivers how important it is to wear a seatbelt.
Lighthouse Mission hosts 102nd annual Thanksgiving Dinner for residents in need
The menu this year includes roast turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, ice cream and a selection of pies.
Northwest Sports Update: Former Pro Bowl safety back in Seattle, key Sounders hit free agency, Vikings volleyball books ticket to national tourney and more
Quandre Diggs is expected to return to the Seahawks to bolster their banged up secondary.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.
6 days ago in National
One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111
Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.
6 days ago in National
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump's urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
6 days ago in Sports
Pistons tie their championship teams from years past with franchise-record 13th straight win
Just two years ago, the Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28. Now, they seemingly can't lose.
6 days ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on social media Monday night.
6 days ago in Sports
Christian McCaffrey’s big night leads 49ers to 20-9 victory over Panthers
Christian McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown, and San Francisco overcame a rough performance by quarterback Brock Purdy to beat the Carolina Panthers 20-9 on Monday night.
