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5 hours ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

2 hours ago in Business, Health and Wellness, Heating and AC Expert, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Weather

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Thinking early about temperature regulation in the home, both the hot and the cold, can make sure you know when would be the best time to install or upgrade your heating & cooling system.

2 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Outdoors, Veterinary Expert, Weather

What the dog days of summer can mean for your canine at home | Sponsored

These things can make a difference if you and your pet are struggling to cool down this summer

2 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Outdoors

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Breathing in ozone can cause a range of health problems, especially for children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.

3 days ago in Business, Crime, Government, Lifestyle, Local

AG’s Office secures settlement over hidden hotel booking fees

Four websites were accused of "pre-checking" a box to add the extra fees on reservations.

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5 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, National, Trending, Weather

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

The fires were among dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. that stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them.

3 days ago in National

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

4 days ago in Government, Local, National, Trending, World

ACLU files federal claim over family’s detention in Blaine

The civil rights organization says the asylum-seeking family was subjected to extreme heat and unsafe conditions.

4 days ago in National

Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

7 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

National Sports

5 hours ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

5 hours ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

3 days ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

3 days ago in Sports

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

4 days ago in Sports

Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th

Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.

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6 minutes ago in Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather

Governor announces statewide burn ban, declares state of emergency over wildfires

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The statewide ban does not supersede Whatcom County's current Stage 2 burn ban.

15 minutes ago in Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather

Wildfires across WA fueled by dry weekend weather, winds

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The state's largest wildfire has burned well over 100,000 acres so far.

2 hours ago in Business, Health and Wellness, Heating and AC Expert, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Weather

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Updated

Thinking early about temperature regulation in the home, both the hot and the cold, can make sure you know when would be the best time to install or upgrade your heating & cooling system.

2 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Outdoors, Veterinary Expert, Weather

What the dog days of summer can mean for your canine at home | Sponsored

These things can make a difference if you and your pet are struggling to cool down this summer

5 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, National, Trending, Weather

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

The fires were among dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. that stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them.

2 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Northwest Clean Air Agency , Outdoors

We can all take some simple actions to help reduce chances of ozone formation | Sponsored

Breathing in ozone can cause a range of health problems, especially for children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.

Entertainment News

5 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.

3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Lynden Heritage Museum launches fundraising campaign to stay open

Funding cuts, fire-related costs and rising expenses have forced the museum to reduce staff and hours amid its 50th anniversary

3 days ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

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