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Northwest Sports Update: US advances to Round of 16 in Seattle, M’s eye sweep, WWU softball star turns to hoops and more
The US will have to continue its historical World Cup run without one of its top players on Monday.
1 week ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’
It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.
1 week ago in National
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
Office vacancies climb in Bellingham as retail market holds steady in Q2
Downtown retail vacancies saw a minor drop in the second quarter of 2026.
Port of Bellingham lands $23.5 million to rebuild shipping terminal
North Pier upgrades are expected to add port jobs and generate millions in annual economic impact for Whatcom County.
Ferndale’s busiest fire station now staffed 24/7
District leaders expect faster EMS response times in downtown Ferndale and near the freeway.
Man sentenced for a string of home invasions in western Washington
Christopher Johnson plead guilty to second degree murder earlier in the year.
Rescuers search for missing Canadian hiker in North Cascades
34-year-old Gursimran Singh was last known to be hiking South Twin.
2 weeks ago in National
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
2 weeks ago in National
US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
Whatcom County celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with fireworks in Bellingham, Blaine
Whatever you plan on doing for the Fourth of July, make sure you plan ahead to do it safely.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances
A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
2 weeks ago in Religion, World
Vatican cracks down on a traditionalist group by excommunicating its bishops
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.
Northwest Sports Update: US opens knockouts, M’s back in division lead, Kraken free agency moves and more
The US is playing Bosnia-Herzegovina at 5 pm with a chance to advance to the Round of 16 in Seattle.
Whatcom County clean water projects funded through Ecology grants, loans
Over $5.6 million will go towards several projects in the county, plus 8 more projects in neighboring counties received funds.
REPORT: Wages in Whatcom County top national average, trail Skagit
The highest paid professions included management, healthcare practitioners and technical staff followed by computer and math-related jobs.
