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WTA fare hikes take effect on Sept. 1
Eligible riders are encouraged to apply for a reduced fare card before the changes begin.
3 weeks ago in Sports
After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order
After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis
Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.
M’s enter series with red-hot Phillies, Bud Clark out for several months, Sounders snap skid and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Mariners are coming off an up-and-down series against the Cubs that featured two walk-off wins and a blowout loss.
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by ongoing drought
Small businesses, private nonprofits and agricultural cooperatives from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.
Air quality decreasing in Whatcom, Skagit counties
Wildfire smoke from eastern and central Washington is moving into our region.
Biotoxin advisory issued for Toad Lake
While not fatal, the algae can cause liver issues in humans and animals.
Mount Vernon riverwalk closes for flood-related levee repair
That stretch of the riverwalk is expected to reopen sometime in late September.
Whatcom County hosting second annual Open House
Residents will have the opportunity to speak with officials and learn about the new jail.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; France’s Fils beats American Tiafoe in men’s final
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, and Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up alongside newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo
Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Yordan Alvarez’s Triple Crown bid will have to survive a major challenge from the AL East
As the season winds down, Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez will have to worry about two sets of spoilers. The first is the more traditional type — teams that will try to beat the Astros in key games and deny them a spot in the postseason. The other includes individual spoilers — players who could prevent Alvarez from making history as baseball's next Triple Crown winner.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.
Rookie LB Bud Clark among 2 major injuries for Seahawks against the Titans
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off the field Friday from Seattle's joint practice with the Titans and was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Happ and Ramírez hit grand slams to propel the Cubs to a 19-2 blowout of the Mariners
Seattle (62-69) remained three games behind Houston in the AL West.
M’s kick off tough homestand, Bobo suffers “serious injury” at practice, Seattle Times columnist resigns and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Seahawks could be without a fan-favorite receiver for the entire season.
Bellingham to hold public hearing for proposed affordable housing incentive
The city council is considering an ordinance that would exempt some city-funded development projects from most zoning and land use regulations.
