National Sports

10 hours ago in Sports

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.

14 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Mariners walk-off Mets for seventh win in a row

Mariners suddenly finding success in one-run games

17 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.

1 day ago in Sports

Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say

The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Power and pitching propel Mariners to top of AL West

Extra-inning win over Arizona Sunday was M's sixth straight

2 days ago in Sports

The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York

It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York for this season's title series.

5 days ago in Sports

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice continues serving jail sentence as team begins voluntary offseason workouts

While most of the Kansas City Chiefs participated in voluntary workouts this week, wide receiver Rashee Rice was back in Texas, serving his 30-day jail sentence after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a car crash that left multiple people injured.

Entertainment

1 day ago in Entertainment

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

2 days ago in Entertainment

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.

2 days ago in Entertainment

YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.

6 days ago in Business, Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Downtown Sounds unveils 2026 summer lineup

The five-week concert series starts on July 8 with an emphasis on Bellingham musicians.

National News

1 day ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

5 days ago in National

Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.

5 days ago in National

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

6 days ago in National

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

2 weeks ago in National

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.

Sports

6 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Bells’ home opener, M’s seek 8th straight win, Seahawks resign key edge rusher and more

The Bells will celebrate their 2025 WCL Championship during their home opener, with first pitch set for 6:35 from Joe Martin Field.

14 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Mariners walk-off Mets for seventh win in a row

Mariners suddenly finding success in one-run games

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s sweep D-Backs, Garrett to Rams, Russ to CBS, Bells open season and more

The M's have won six straight and own a winning record for the first time in two months.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Power and pitching propel Mariners to top of AL West

Extra-inning win over Arizona Sunday was M's sixth straight

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: MLB owners formally propose salary cap, Apple Cup moved to Sunday, WWU Hall of Fame coach passes and more

Baseball owners and players have laid out their initial proposals as a potential 2027 lockout grows closer.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Refsnyder, Rodríguez hit 3-run HRs as Mariners top Athletics 9-1, move into 1st place in AL West

Colt Emerson hit his first MLB triple in the fourth inning, driving in two runs.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s take division lead with sweep of A’s, Seahawks make first offseason trade and more

Julio Rodriguez and Rob Refsnyder each homered to back up six scoreless innings from Logan Gilbert.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Emerson Hancock leads Mariners to 4-1 win over the Athletics and ends Kurtz’s 48-game on-base streak

Hancock (4-2) struck out three and walked two, picking up his seventh quality start this season.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Ski to Sea crowns new champ, M’s battle for division lead, big weekend for Whatcom County tennis at state and more

Pacific North Sports overtook Marr’s Heating in the kayak leg of the race for Ski to Sea's first new champion in four years.

Local News

9 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local

Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications

The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.

9 hours ago in Government, Local, Traffic

Bellingham finalizes speed limit reductions, set to roll out over next three years

Starting this summer, the city's default speed limit will be reduced from 25 to 20 mph for most downtown and residential streets.

10 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local

Ferndale Police to conduct active shooter training at Horizon Middle School in June

The trainings will begin in the early evening every Thursday throughout the month.

11 hours ago in Crime, Local

Blaine man sentenced in crash that killed Lynden school bus driver

Police learned he had sent suicidal texts to his friend in the hours leading up to the crash.

1 day ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors

Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness

The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.