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UPDATE: Ferry service returns to Lummi Island after unspecified issue
An unspecified issue canceled some Wednesday sailings. Thursday morning saw inspections from the U.S. Coast Guard.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next
Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis after calling 24 witnesses for the nearly 30-year-old killing of Tupac Shakur.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.
Flau’jae Johnson scores 20 points and the Storm beat the short-handed Tempo 90-78
Toronto was without its top three scorers in Marina Mabrey (adductor), Brittney Sykes (foot) and Nyara Sabally (calf).
Washington co-leads multi-state lawsuit over USPS mail ballot rule
State officials say new federal requirements could increase costs, burden election offices and disrupt vote-by-mail ahead of the November election.
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops in July despite job losses
The county's job losses came amid a decrease in the overall labor force.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says
27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the smug concierge in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died. He was 80.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Judge grants Blake Lively $400,000 of $8M in legal fees she sought in film fight with Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively will get just over $400,000 of the $8 million she sought in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after they settled their fight over the production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us," a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in World
At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt. Experts said an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause in the warming Himalaya region.
M’s can’t sweep Phils, Seahawks sale takes next step, Sounders add standout striker and more | Northwest Sports Update
The M's bats fell silent this afternoon in a 6-0 loss to the Phillies.
Major changes coming to Washington’s Apple Health coverage
New federal requirements could cause hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians to lose access, starting with certain noncitizens this fall.
Michael Shepard advances after narrowly earning second place in state Senate recount
The Democrat will now face Republican Erika Creydt in the November general election for the 42nd District seat.
Bellingham man arrested after child injured in suspected DUI crash
The child was found without a seatbelt and was transported to the hospital with "substantial bodily injuries."
Oil drums, tires dumped into Skagit County creek
The state Department of Ecology has been working to clean up Jackman Creek, a Skagit River tributary.
Former site of HomeSkillet, Homeschool BBQ up for sale
The latter iteration of the eclectic dining spot shut down in April.
Western WA theft ring suspects take guilty pleas for lesser charges
The group had been accused of targeting families of Asian descent in Whatcom and Snohomish counties.
New speed limits installed in parts of Bellingham
City council members voted to lower limits in June.
UPDATE: T-Mobile issues revision, will not close Bellingham location on Bakerview and I-5
The company announced dozens of layoffs in Washington on Wednesday, including at two locations in Bellingham.
