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2 days ago in National
One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111
Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.
2 days ago in National
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump's urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
2 days ago in Sports
Pistons tie their championship teams from years past with franchise-record 13th straight win
Just two years ago, the Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28. Now, they seemingly can't lose.
2 days ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on social media Monday night.
2 days ago in Sports
Christian McCaffrey’s big night leads 49ers to 20-9 victory over Panthers
Christian McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown, and San Francisco overcame a rough performance by quarterback Brock Purdy to beat the Carolina Panthers 20-9 on Monday night.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The best new holiday music releases for 2025
'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.
2 days ago in Entertainment
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.
“FEED THE NEED” Food Bank Fund Drive – Featuring the DeWaard & Bode $300,000 Community Match Challenge
Now through November 30th, DeWaard & Bode will match every donation—dollar for dollar—up to $150,000—to support local food banks in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island Counties.
Washington fines BP, Olympic Pipeline Company for 2023 gas spill in Skagit County
This is the second fine that's been issued to the Olympic Pipeline Company in the last five years.
Wintery weather system forecasted for western Washington
Forecasters warn of snow-covered roads on the Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass this week.
Man implicated in drug ring that killed Lummi residents sentenced
The Justice Department says federal and local authorities are continuing to work with Lummi Nation Police to track down more members who may be involved.
Bellingham Police seek public help in 16-year cold case
Anyone with information can submit a tip at cob.org/tips.
One person killed after car crashed into Columbia neighborhood home
Bellingham Police say the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks survive in Music City, Mount Baker and Lynden Christian book tickets to semis and more
JSN set a franchise record to help the Seahawks withstand a late rally by the Titans.
Washington resident dies after contracting world’s first case of rare bird flu
It comes as Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that recent testing found avian influenza among a flock of wild birds near Wiser Lake earlier this month.
Federal judge rules to protect four public service agencies from federal funding cuts
The recent ruling permanently bars the agencies from being cut.
City of Bellingham agrees to tighten emissions control at sewage treatment plant
The Northwest Clean Air Agency alleged the city of several violations at the sewage treatment plant.
Lane closures on I-5, Guide Meridian this week could impact your commute in Bellingham
WSDOT says crews are repairing guardrails among other projects in these areas.
3 days ago in World
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump’s boycott
The Group of 20 summit in South Africa ended Sunday with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc — after the Trump administration boycotted the two days of talks involving leaders of the world's richest and top developing economies.
