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1 week ago in World
Priscilla nears major hurricane status as new tropical storm forms in the Atlantic
Hurricane Priscilla neared Category 3 status on Tuesday in the Pacific as a new tropical storm formed in the Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
1 week ago in National
National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump’s latest move to send troops to cities
National Guard members from Texas were at an Army Reserve center in Illinois on Tuesday, the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration's plan to send troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
1 week ago in Sports
NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent
The NFL said Tuesday it has fined Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium that the Dallas owner said was "inadvertent" and intended for fans of the Cowboys, not the New York Jets.
Whatcom County alerts public of listeria outbreak in ‘Hello Fresh’ meals
WCHCS is urging residents that have the items to not consume them and either throw them away or return them to the company.
1 week ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40
When Alex Ovechkin was asked what he is most looking forward to on opening night this season, his answer was a subtle reminder that the 40-year-old version of the star forward is different than the player who entered the NHL two decades ago.
Northwest Sports Update: M’s game rain-delayed, ex-Huskies star QB gets competition, NHL opens season and more
First pitch for the Mariners' Game 3 in Detroit has been pushed back to 4 pm.
Skagit County cold case revisited by coroner’s office this week
The state Anthropologist and the King County Medical Examiner will be consulted to determine the best course of action for testing after the remains are disinterred.
Ferndale City Council opposes citizen initiative on November ballot
The council's resolution to oppose says banning those fees would hurt small landlords and could make it harder for them to perform key services, such as timely maintenance and safety measures.
1 week ago in National
Attorney General Bondi faces Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day
It's the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S. That's according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company.
1 week ago in Sports
Mistake-prone Chiefs blame themselves for crushing loss at Jaguars
Patrick Mahomes had an interception returned 99 yards for a touchdown and the Chiefs were flagged 13 times for 109 yards in a 31-28 loss to the Jaguars. Four of those penalties came in the final 1:45. The mounting mistakes proved to be the difference in a back-and-forth game, the fifth one of the NFL's Week 5 decided in the final 30 seconds.
1 week ago in World
Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 3 scientists whose work advanced quantum technology
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research on the weird world of sub-atomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.
Whatcom County sees largest drop in home prices since 2023
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Home sale prices in Whatcom County saw their biggest drop in two years over the…
Skagit County dairy worker pleads guilty to workers compensation fraud
The worker collected benefits off and on for several years following the injury to his neck and back, however the allegations of fraud apply to the last few years of that time.
Port of Bellingham moves forward with expanded projects in Fairhaven
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Port of Bellingham is moving forward with plans to expand its operations around one of…
Bloodworks NW hosts blood drive at Civic Field in Bellingham
They'll be accepting blood donations of any type, but they're urgently in need of type O blood.
WWU partners with Whatcom Community College to boost university enrollment
Admission to WWU is now guaranteed for any WCC student that has a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and has completed one of two Associate's transfer degrees.
1 week ago in Sports
Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays
The Bellinger babies are among the few Yankees fans not stressed about New York's 0-2 deficit to Toronto in their AL Division Series. Caiden is 3 years old and sister Cy is 2.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart
Five years after their influential drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour.
