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Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
8 hours ago in Sports
Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.
1 day ago in Sports
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.
1 day ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.
1 day ago in Sports
Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS
With the Yankees' season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.
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1 hour ago in Government, Local, National, Trending
New state law adds protections for immigrant workers
The Immigrant Worker Protection Act requires employers to notify workers of federal immigration inspections.
2 hours ago in Government, Local, Trending
New judge appointed to Skagit County Superior Court
Gov. Ferguson signed a law expanding the court earlier this year.
2 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending
Whatcom County sees significant drop in Canadian spending, border communities hit hardest
WWU researchers detailed the impacts of declining Canadian visitors on local businesses in a new report.
3 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather
Prescribed burns planned near North Cascades wildfire areas
Debris piles may cause air quality to drop near Ross Lake and Stehekin.
Bellingham robbery suspect arrested after threatening victim’s life
The victim was threatened after passing the suspect on the street.
22 hours ago in Business, Crime, Local, Trending
Arrest warrant issued for Lynden woman facing 30 counts of animal cruelty
Pittie Project PNW founder Ashley Georgia is accused of mistreating over two dozen dogs that were rescued from the supposed nonprofit.
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8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
22 hours ago in Community Events, Education, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Photos, Trending
Eyes to the sky at Cornwall Park: Birding in Bellingham
Bellingham Bird Week has featured several activities, including a guided owling in Cornwall Park.
1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Deming Oktoberfest, Celtic Festival, Harvest Festival and live music | Lifestyle Lookout
If you want to celebrate the fall season, Celtic music, German heritage or all of the above, we have you covered in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025.
