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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.
10 hours 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.
10 hours 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.
10 hours 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.
10 hours 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.
10 hours 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.
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness
The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.
Ecology opens public comment on next phase of Georgia-Pacific cleanup
The Port of Bellingham is expected to begin work on the west end of the site later this year.
Bellingham streamlines PayByPhone parking downtown
According to the city, nearly 60% of people parking downtown pay through their phone.
Whatcom County monitoring travelers for Ebola amid outbreak in Africa
The risk to the public remains extremely low, with no confirmed Ebola cases in the U.S.
Wrong-way driver in Blaine blames self-driving car
Blaine Police ticketed the driver, who was not impaired.
13 hours ago in , Professional
Power and pitching propel Mariners to top of AL West
Extra-inning win over Arizona Sunday was M's sixth straight
Marblemount Bridge closes, North Cascades Hwy nears reopening
Though the bridge isn't on the highway, its proximity to SR 20 will affect locals and overnight travelers who will need to seek alternate routes for the next couple weeks.
17 hours 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.
17 hours 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.
17 hours ago in World
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.
17 hours 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.
18 hours ago in , Northwest Clean Air Agency
Time to get ‘Smoke Ready’ as summer heats up
June 1-5 is Smoke Ready Week, which is when regional local, state, and federal agencies encourage area residents to prepare…
18 hours ago in Heating and AC Expert,
Tips and Tricks for keeping your home cool all summer long
Temperatures in Washington state are expected to climb this summer, with a fourth statewide drought declaration in as many years,…
18 hours ago in , Pest Control Expert
Wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, oh my! Summer activities and stinging neighbors
Bugs are a part of life. Insects fill an important niche in the ecosystem. It can be hard to remember…