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4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

4 weeks ago in World

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, two days after the countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

4 weeks ago in Sports

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

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Shanna Sheridan: Bellingham Beer Alliance, Bellingham Cider Company

Shanna Sheridan found her way to her job as Brand Ambassador and Event Coordinator at Bellingham Cider Company shortly after Boundary Bay Brewing Company shuttered their doors last fall. Her transition to the brewery scene came after she founded PNW Beer Moms, an online group that centered around providing beer drinking community for moms in Bellingham.

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Jackson Merrill’s walk-off double caps 5-run 9th, Padres beat Mariners 7-6

Luke Raley hit a two-run home run, doubled and finished with a career-high four hits for the Mariners.

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Housing inspectors begin visits to flood damaged Whatcom County homes

Inspections are free, usually take about 45 minutes, and inspectors will never ask for money.

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Washington’s unemployment rate rises for fourth straight month

The state's jobless rate remained at its highest since 2021 in the newly released report for February.

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Gas prices level off in Whatcom County following major spike

Oil analysts warn that prices at the pump could rise once again amid concerns stemming from the Iran War.

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Northwest Sports Update: M’s aim to rebound in San Diego, Kraken near season’s end in Vegas, UW’s Steinbach NBA-bound and more

The M's are facing a Padres closer who's riding an incredible streak of shutout appearances.

northbound I-5 reopens south of Bellingham

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Northbound I-5 reopens south of Bellingham following nearly month-long closure

WSDOT announced the reopening shortly after noon on Wednesday.

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Bogaerts and Miller lead Padres to 4-1 win over Mariners in Vedder Cup opener

Seattle's four-game winning streak ended. Those victories were a home sweep against Houston.

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Anna Adams: Owner, Hela Provisions

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – By stepping foot into the Hela Provisions storefront on Cornwall Avenue in downtown Bellingham, customers are…

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Northwest Sports Update: WWU’s Andrews wins national award, Storm future bright after active draft, M’s head to San Diego and more

Western softball third baseman Maleah Andrews became the first Viking in five years to earn National Player of the Week honors.

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New survey opens comments on state Department of Housing

Respondents to the survey will offer input on resources for housing-related issues and what did or did not work in their own interactions with housing services.

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Golden mussels now classified as prohibited in Washington state

Golden mussels will also be a species that inspection stations will look for when checking boats before entering local water bodies.

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Whatcom County releases data tracking site in line with Justice Project objectives

It aims to answer questions related to incarceration using information from local agencies and organizations.

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7 hours ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé

Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.

7 hours ago in Sports, Trending

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.

13 hours ago in Entertainment

Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall

Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.