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4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around

Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.

Exterior view of a stadium with a white arched lattice roof against a blue sky, visible seating and glass facade.

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Northwest Sports Update: Seattle’s World Cup opener, M’s stumble to end road trip, Bells earn resilient win in rematch of WCL title and more

Belgium and Egypt played a draw during Seattle's first World Cup game before the US plays Australia there on Friday.

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911 call operations disrupted across Washington

Dial 360-676-6911 to reach the operator directly in case of emergency.

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Burn bans now in effect for unincorporated Whatcom, Skagit counties

Land-clearing and yard debris burning is no longer allowed in an effort to prevent wildfires.

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Oil prices drop following agreement between US and Iran

The average price of gas in Whatcom County has fallen 12 cents over the past week.

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WWU on track to boost incoming class, still short of fall 2026 goal

The school recently finalized its budget for the upcoming school year.

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Interim CEO named to helm Lighthouse Mission Ministries

The announcement comes weeks before Hans Erchinger-Davis formally steps down from his role as CEO.

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Paving begins on sections of Hwy 9, SR 547 as I-5 work continues

Drivers should expect delays in parts of Sumas, Nooksack, Acme and south of Bellingham

Curving mountain road flanked by a rocky cliff on the right and dense evergreen forest on the left, with snow-capped mountains in the distance.

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North Cascades Highway fully reopens

While still the latest opening in the highway's history, it comes earlier than any estimate from WSDOT.

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UPDATE: WSP Silver Alert canceled; Bellingham man found safe

The man was last seen at 7 a.m. Monday, June 15 at the WTA Cordata Bus Station

4 weeks ago in Sports

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.

4 weeks ago in World

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.

Seattle Mariners pitcher in a blue uniform delivering a pitch from the mound

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Miles Mikolas’ 7 shutout innings lift Nationals to 10-1 rout of Mariners

Seattle has lost four of five and went 4-6 on its road trip that included stops in Detroit and Baltimore.

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UPDATE: Squirrel named cause of power outage in Bellingham over the weekend

Over 4,000 customers were impacted by the outage in the majority of the city center.

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2 days ago in Trending, World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

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6-year-old critically injured in driftwood accident at Little Squalicum Beach

The child remains in pediatric intensive care after a log reportedly collapsed on him Wednesday night.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Mount Baker Theatre to get new seats, carpeting among upgrades for 100th season

It's been over 30 years since the theatre got new seats.

2 days ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Trending

Judge rules in favor of state health inspectors at ICE facility

The privately-owned detention center has racked up thousands of safety and sanitation complaints.

3 days ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.