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2 days ago in Sports
Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10
Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
5 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.
5 days ago in Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.
6 days ago in Sports
PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
9 hours ago in Environmental, Local
Parasitic plant detected in Yakima, officials warn public
If you suspect you've encountered the invasive species, it is recommended to not disturb the plant.
9 hours ago in Government, Local
AG Nick Brown joins multi-state lawsuit to protect housing programs
Attorneys General in California and Illinois are leading the lawsuit, with Washington joining 13 other states to form a coalition.
10 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local
Former ‘Oculis Lodge’ site opens reservations as new Airbnb
Amenities at the space include a private sauna, hot tub and a functioning kitchen.
10 hours ago in Government, Local
Bellingham City Council to consider alley closures in downtown
If approved, the ordinance would give the city's Public Works Director the power to close certain alleys in an effort to deter crime.
1 day ago in Community Events, Government, Local
Whatcom County hosts community engagement session for new jail
Thursday's meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Lynden City Annex Chamber on 4th Street.
WSDOT to install new signs, traffic sensors to portion of I-5 in Skagit County
Drivers may experience some delays during the closure.
Entertainment News
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say
Seattle had a team until the SuperSonics were moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Las Vegas has wanted a team for some time; Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is among the names most often mentioned as part of potential ownership if a team gets awarded there.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties
For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Ja Rule, Fat Joe scheduled to perform at Northwest Washington Fair this summer
Tickets go on pre-sale Wednesday, March 18, with public ticket sales going live on Friday at 9 a.m.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet
Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
