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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" set a new high for the director.
2 weeks ago in National
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
Mullins drives in go-ahead run, Seymour works 6 strong innings as AL-best Rays sweep Mariners
Emerson Hancock (6-7) gave up two runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings.
Bellingham man accused of racial slurs, urinating on business owner
He's also believed to have broken windows at the victim's business in the suspected hate crime.
Recount likely as Shepard leads Collins by nine votes in state Senate race | Elections
The winner between the two Democrats will join Republican Erika Creydt on the general election ballot in November.
Know before you go: Bag checks now required at NW WA Fair
Outside food and beverages are still allowed at the fair, though items like weapons, alcohol and explosives are prohibited.
Bells open playoffs, Mariners honor 50 greatest players, WWU women’s soccer makes national rankings and more | Northwest Sports Update
Find out how to watch the Bells' playoff opener on the road tonight before they return to Bellingham for Game 2 on Saturday.
What’s Emergency Management? (And why should you care?) | Contributed
Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared late last month that August is Emergency Management Awareness Month in Washington state.
Bellingham City Council to consider rental inspection updates
The suggested changes come roughly two years after the city overhauled rental inspection rules.
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
Farinacci, 37, is charged with starting the Old Trails fire, one of three blazes in the Spokane area that have burned more than 850 buildings, destroying whole neighborhoods and streets. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.
Pair of wildfires reported in Skagit County
One of the fires has since been extinguished, while the other is burning on mountainous slope.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.
2 weeks ago in World
Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
2 weeks ago in World
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
M’s suffer worst loss of season, Bells learn first playoff opponent, NFL preseason kicks off amid major RB deals and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Mariners fell to the Detroit Tigers 11-0 in their rubber match this afternoon.
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by spring freeze
Small businesses, private nonprofits and faith-based organizations from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.
Law enforcement officials in fire-impacted zones push for grounding drones
DNR says unauthorized drones have forced firefighters to suspend flying aircraft to fight the blazes. The FBI has partnered with Spokane and King County officers to enforce the no-fly zone.
Bellingham translator accused of stealing thousands from employer
Investigators say the man withdrew money and cashed fraudulent checks using his boss's bank account information.
