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3 days ago in National
A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July
A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.
3 days ago in Sports
Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz won't play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.
Deadline approaches for unclaimed $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham
The ticket was bought at the ARCO gas station on Meridian Street.
Minor injury reported following accidental shooting at Bellingham Safeway
Despite it appearing to be an accident, BPD says prosecutors have been asked to determine whether any charges would be appropriate
Old Samish Road to close for rest of year during I-5 fish passage project
Both directions are shutting down on April 27 as crews build a temporary bypass for I-5 traffic.
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.
3 days ago in National
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.
3 days ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
3 days ago in Sports
4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA’s resale site for more than $2 million
FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each. The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck in block 124, row 45, seats 33-36.
Seahawks select running back Jadarian Price of Notre Dame with No. 32 pick in NFL draft
Price split time in the Fighting Irish's backfield last season with Jeremiyah Love.
Northwest Sports Update: Draft day, M’s off, Whatcom Preps get its shine and more
The Seahawks have the 32nd overall pick of the first round tonight.
FEMA funding for Oregon, Washington approved
This comes as Whatcom County's flood managers estimate $182 million will be needed to enact the fixes to the Nooksack River to prevent flooding in the near future.
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law
For those with documentation ready at hand, the proof of citizenship application fee is 55 American dollars.
Bald eagle recovering after being shot in the face, transferred from Whatcom County
PAWS says the eagle has been responding well to treatment and hopes remain high that he'll be able to return to the wild.
Disaster Recovery Centers open in Skagit County for flood assistance
The centers will be open at the Parks and Recreation building on East Fairhaven in Burlington, and at the Hamilton Town Hall on Maple Street.
Executive director of Opportunity Council to retire in August
Greg Winter has overseen the organization's growth into one of the region's largest nonprofit employers.
Lowland lake fishing, Trout Derby set to kick off on April 25
The state has stocked over 15 million trout and kokanee in hundreds of lowland lakes and ponds across the state.
Lifestyle Lookout: Celebrate Trails Day, native plant sale, bingo and more this weekend in Whatcom County
Get outside and enjoy these events this weekend in Whatcom County.
