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2 weeks ago in World
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
Authorities in northeastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people Friday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medical workers have struggled with a lack of resources and pushback from angry residents.
2 weeks ago in Features
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.
Northwest Sports Update: Ski to Sea coverage, M’s open road trip in KC, state tournament updates and more
Anchored coverage of 2026 Ski to Sea begins at 7 am from the starting line and 1 pm from the finish on KGMI.
Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend
It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off with parade in downtown Bellingham
There will also be several events in Bellingham and Ferndale on Monday.
Construction set to begin for Birch Bay Library Express
The new location will likely be ready for the public by January 2027.
Recent settlement spurs rule change in foster parent requirements
Court documents state the settlement comes after two foster parents sued the state for violating their First Amendment rights.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
The game’s afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day
From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day on Friday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show
Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.
Man sentenced for role in trafficking drugs responsible for Lummi Nation deaths
Treyvon Mitchell was sentenced in U.S. District court Thursday, May 21 to six years in prison.
2 weeks ago in Sports
WNBA warns the Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clark’s injury on time
A day after Caitlin Clark was a late scratch because of a back injury, the Indiana Fever received a warning from the WNBA for not reporting the injury sooner, the league confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday night.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NFL MVP Matthew Stafford agrees to 1-year contract extension with Rams through 2027
Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced the deal Thursday without immediately revealing its value.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.
Northwest Sports Update: JP to 3B, NFL commissioner disputes Seahawks sale reports, big day for Whatcom County soccer teams and more
JP Crawford has proposed a move to third base in light of Colt Emerson's promotion to the majors.
Canada-based AltaGas appeals ruling of mishandled expansion of energy terminal at Cherry Point
The first court hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Skagit County Superior Court.
Washington reaches settlement with Homeaglow over deceptive membership practices
The state said the home cleaning platform roped residents into memberships with excessive cancellation fees and fabricated reviews.
Nooksack River training turns into pair of rescues
The Whatcom County Water Rescue Task Force is reminding any canoers or kayakers to be aware of changing river conditions and to always wear a life jacket on the water.
Lanes to be restored on I-5 ahead of Memorial Day travel rush
An on-ramp in Alger will stay closed through May 31.
Lifestyle Lookout: Ski to Sea, Fairhaven Festival, Memorial Day Parade and live music
KGMI will have live coverage of the 2026 Ski to Sea race from the starting line at Heather Meadows starting at 7 a.m. and then again starting at 1 p.m. from Marine Park in Fairhaven.
