National Sports

20 hours ago in Sports

Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history

Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.

20 hours ago in Sports

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

20 hours ago in Sports

Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.

2 days ago in Sports

Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open

Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.

3 days ago in Sports

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.

3 days ago in Sports

Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win

Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.

4 days ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

Entertainment

13 hours ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni 's lawyers as they prepare for trial.

10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond

The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford

Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.

National News

2 days ago in National

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.

2 days ago in National

House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.

3 days ago in National

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.

1 week ago in National

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

1 week ago in National

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.

Sports

10 hours ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks’ Schneider wins Executive of the Year, Kraken snap skid, LC boys prevail in battle of top NWC teams and more

Seattle GM John Schneider has been rewarded for building the Seahawks into a Super Bowl contender.

20 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kraken snap four-game skid with 4-1 win over Islanders

Matty Beniers and Kaapo Kakko also scored goals for Seattle, while Philipp Grubauer had 24 saves.

1 day ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Felix’s HOF bid grow closer, WWU softball preseason ranking, top NWC basketball teams face off and more

Felix Hernandez had the biggest rise in HOF ballots in over 50 years, but still couldn't make the cut.

2 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks-Rams trilogy, M’s reach deal with Bryce Miller, new LC volleyball coach and more

Tune into prep basketball tonight when the Sehome boys host Ferndale on KPUG.

7 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks host 49ers in first playoff game, massive MLB free agent signings, WWU women win in Dolfo’s 1,000th career game and more

The Seahawks will play their first home playoff game in front of 12's fans in nearly a decade on Saturday.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

After retiring Zdeno Chara’s No. 33, Bruins get off to quick start and beat Kraken 4-2

Chandler Stephenson and Eeli Tolvanen scored, and Joey Daccord made 20 saves for the Kraken.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injures oblique in practice but is confident he’ll play vs. 49ers

Darnold passed for 4,048 yards with 25 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in his first season with the Seahawks

1 week ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Kraken take on Devils, MLB offseason heats up, Lynden vs. Sehome on the radio and more

The Kraken are looking to keep up their hot play in New Jersey tonight.

1 week ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks kickoff time, Kraken rally, Meridian boys hold off Nooksack Valley and more

Meridian and Nooksack Valley girls basketball

The Nooksack Valley girls beat Meridian on Monday before the Trojan boys took a razor-tight win over the Pioneers.

Local News

10 hours ago in Local

FBI offers $10k for information in missing Lummi Nation elder

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The FBI is offering a reward for any information that could lead them to a…

10 hours ago in Local

Whatcom County opens flood recovery funds for organizations serving young children

December's historic flooding has been estimated to have impacted more than 100 young children in the county.

10 hours ago in Government, Local

State verifies signatures on initiative seeking to bar transgender students from girls’ sports

Let's Go Washington's initiative will likely head to voters on the November general election ballot.

10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond

The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.

10 hours ago in Community Events, Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

37th Legendary Banked Slalom at Mount Baker Ski Area postponed to 2027

The Mt. Baker Ski Area says the racecourse is dealing with an unworkable snowpack.

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