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5 days ago in Entertainment

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed

Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far

Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.

5 days ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

Seattle Mariners batter in white uniform swings as the bat flies off to the left, crowd blurred in the stadium background.

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Woo strikes out 9 in 6 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Braves 3-1

Cole Young went 3 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI.

Close-up of an orange shrimp on a dark railing, with a blurred sea in the background.

6 days ago in

Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported

Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.

Mariners batter in white uniform celebrates as his bat sails through the air in the foreground and a cheering crowd watches

6 days ago in

Northwest Sports Update: M’s beat Braves to win series, Kraken to pick 7th in NHL Draft, WWU Vikings’ playoffs heats up and more

The M's edged the Braves 3-1 this afternoon to secure their series against one of the top teams in baseball.

6 days ago in

Lummi Nation officer who was shot seven times back on duty

The suspect in the July 2025 shooting is scheduled to go to trial in mid-June.

6 days ago in

New sheriffs’ law remains in limbo following WA Supreme Court order

Parts of the new law were initially set to take effect at the end of April.

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6 days ago in

WSDOT begins emergency repairs to reopen North Cascades Highway

Heavy rain and a rockslide are forcing the highway to reopen later than usual this year.

6 days ago in

Drought conditions are spurring water-saving measures in Washington state

What those measures are was outlined mostly in the press conference, but education, aquifers and reclamation systems will be part of the campaign.

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Whatcom County warns of potential layoffs amid ‘unsustainable’ budget shortfall

The Executive's Office will be giving an update on the county's finances at an upcoming county council meeting.

6 days ago in

Birch Bay Waterslides to remain closed in 2026

Additional details regarding the park's decision were not immediately available.

Grey whale carcass partially submerged near weathered wooden pilings in a calm bay, pebble beach and overcast sky.

6 days ago in

Stranded, emaciated fin whale dies on Samish Island beach

The whale is 61 feet long and weighs about 40 tons, according to experts. Fin whales are the second largest animals on earth after blue whales.

Storefront window displaying a large 'CLOSED' notice with 'Will return' text and a clock illustration showing return hours.

6 days ago in

SURVEY: More WA business owners weighing options out-of-state

Nearly 75% of business owners surveyed say that tax burdens are driving the largest wedge into their bottom line.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Two Braves players exchange a high-five on the baseball field as a crowd cheers in the background.

6 days ago in

Matt Olson hits go-ahead homer in the ninth for Braves to outlast Mariners 3-2

George Kirby pitched seven innings for Seattle, surrendering two runs on five hits while striking out five.

7 days ago in

Whatcom County Council struggles to approve jail framework amid growing frustration

Elected officials estimate that each day of delay costs around $40,000.

Dallas Cowboys player in white (#13) being tackled by a Minnesota Vikings defender in purple during an NFL game on the field.

7 days ago in

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks sign big name edge rusher, M’s rally to snap skid, district baseball tourney gets underway and more

The Seahawks have reportedly signed former Cowboys edge Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year contract.

7 days ago in

Whatcom, Skagit County schools recognized for academic improvements

State education officials noted improvements in attendance and testing scores within our region's schools.

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37 minutes ago in Entertainment

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

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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.

41 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

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

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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.

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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.

8 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.

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Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

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