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3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta from NFL’s Browns to run baseball operations, AP source says
The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta of "Moneyball" fame from the NFL's Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.
3 weeks ago in National
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump's administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though it's unlikely the 42 million Americans — about 1 in 8 — will see the money on the debit cards they use for groceries that quickly.
Northwest Sports Update: Seattle women’s hockey team unveils name, district tourney champs in soccer and volleyball, and more
Three district tournament champions were crowned in Whatcom County last night.
Wind advisory issued for western Whatcom, Skagit Counties
Wind gusts could reach as high as 40 mph throughout western Whatcom County.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Thanksgrilling recipes and how to do it right
Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on Thanksgrilling, blending Thanksgiving and grilling. It offers menu ideas, cooking tips, and recipes for a flavorful celebration.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline halftime show at NFL’s first-ever game in Spain
The NFL's first-ever game in Spain will feature a Latin music showcase with Argentine producer Bizarrap and Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee set to perform during the halftime show.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals
The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues to reach 900. The milestone came 2:39 into the second period of a 6-1 win.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
High-kicking Radio City Rockettes mark 100 years with Christmas Spectacular
A staple of the New York City holiday season is marking a century of wowing crowds: The high-kicking Radio City Rockettes are turning 100.
3 weeks ago in National
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker's office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.
Swinomish Tribe settles years-long dispute with BNSF Railway
Under their new agreement, BNSF is allowed to run one train carrying crude oil per day across the reservation.
Port of Bellingham finishes dredging the I&J Waterway
The I&J Waterway is one of 12 sites on the Bellingham Bay that the state Department of Ecology has worked on with local agencies to clean up since 2000.
3 weeks ago in National
Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages
Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics. But the stock has soared anyway and now he wants the company to pay him more — a lot more.
3 weeks ago in National
Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash
The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as "guided by PG-13 ratings," saying it is misleading and could erode trust in its movie ratings system.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler to undergo shoulder surgery and miss rest of season
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury that will require surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Kessler will have a procedure to repair a labral tear on Thursday in Los Angeles.
3 weeks ago in National
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Northwest Sports Update: Polanco hits free agency, Huskies make first CFP rankings, LC wins district volleyball title and more
Jorge Polanco declined his $6 million player option and will hit the FA market.
Washington navigates food stamp status for thousands of Whatcom County residents
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it will partially fund SNAP, though it wasn't clear how much people would receive.
