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1 day ago in Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.
1 day ago in Sports
McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut
Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.
2 days ago in Sports
76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return
Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters
The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.
3 days ago in Sports
Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season
Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W NBA on NBC growing up and now she'll be part of the network's broadcasts of the league.
Local News from My Bellingham Now
Dead canines found near Guemes Island believed to be foxes, authorities in contact with suspected culprit
The Skagit County Sheriff's Office says it does not expect to refer any charges to the prosecutor's office.
18 hours ago in Business, Local, Traffic
Effects of record diesel prices starting to set in
Alaska Airlines is among several major U.S. carriers that are increasing their fees for checked bags as a result.
BRIEF: Man accused of sneaking meth into Whatcom County Jail faces additional charges
Bellingham Police say that the 27-year-old man was arrested early Thursday, April 9 on suspicion of DUI.
20 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local
BRIEF: Fire displaces family of six in Bow
Firefighters from the Samish Way Station worked with Skagit Co. Fire District 14 for over four hours to fight the flames.
20 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local
Sedro-Woolley welcomes in new mayor
The city council voted Wednesday to appoint JoEllen Kesti to the position.
21 hours ago in Education, Local
WWU, WTA nearing agreement for student transportation
Students pay for the service through an Active Transportation Fee, which will not increase as part of the latest deal.
Entertainment News
1 day ago in Entertainment
Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall
The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.
2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local
Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Beer Week begins, Rick Steves visits Bellingham, live music and more this weekend
Check out these events happening this weekend in Whatcom County.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea
A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women
Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.
