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US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

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Port of Bellingham approves Tiffany DeSimone as new executive director

DeSimone has served as interim director since the Port parted ways with former director Rob Fix last summer.

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Iran’s rial currency hits record low as a shaky ceasefire with the US and Israel holds

Iran's national rial currency dropped to a record low Wednesday while a U.S. naval blockade has increased pressure on its already battered economy amid a fragile ceasefire.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Josh O’Connor usually hates watching his movies for the first time. ‘Disclosure Day’ was different

Josh O'Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like "the director of every child's imagination." The British actor may not have grown up in a moviegoing family, but he was still very aware the Spielberg thing as a '90s kid. It's just in our psyche, O'Connor told The Associated Press in a recent interview.

Seattle Mariners batter in navy jersey stands at the plate, gripping a bat with a face-guard helmet.

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Northwest Sports Update: Young powers M’s to win in Minnesota, nation’s top hoops recruit in WA makes decision, Blazers booted from playoffs and more

Cole Young picked up a pair of crucial hits in Wednesday's win to cap off a monster Midwest road trip.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career

Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.

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Rachel Zegler to take her ‘Evita’ to Broadway in spring 2027

Fresh off her triumphant turn in London as Eva Perón, Rachel Zegler is taking her Argentine first lady to Broadway.

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Levy to fund public school upgrades fails to pass in Lynden

Current tallies show about 33% of eligible voters cast their ballot in this special election. 

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Portal Container Village on Bellingham waterfront set to open on May 1

The waterfront site will host local vendors, activities and several major events during the summer.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

2 weeks ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

Seattle Mariners player in a dark-blue uniform holds a golden bat, ready to swing, as teammates give a high-five nearby.

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Julio Rodriguez has 3 doubles, Josh Naylor homers as Mariners beat Twins 7-1

Mariners starter Logan Gilbert gave up one run in five innings.

Gonzaga player in white jersey #8 leaps toward the basket for a layup as defenders in black Kennesaw State uniforms swarm around him with the crowd in the stands behind.

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Northwest Sports Update: March Madness expanding, M’s fall in opener vs. Twins, Geno and Russ in NY and more

The men's and women's college basketball tournaments are reportedly expanding to 76 teams starting this upcoming season.

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Lummi Nation files lawsuit against Whidbey Telecom, others for ‘series of unlawful failures’

The Lummi Nation is demanding a jury trial, citing several federal and state statute violations.

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Bellingham Public Schools joins News Literacy Project fellowship, receives $30,000 grant

Bellingham is the first school district in Washington accepted into the program.

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Woman spends three days trapped in crashed vehicle off Chuckanut Drive

Troopers located the vehicle at Mile Post 11 using GPS and found it about 40 feet down an embankment with the woman inside.

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City of Bellingham aims to address commercial vacancies downtown

A new report found that nearly 15% of ground floor space is vacant of the heart of downtown.

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

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.

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

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.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

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.

9 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.

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

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