National Sports

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4

A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.

21 hours ago in Sports

Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene

Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.

4 days ago in Sports

Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

5 days ago in Sports

NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby

The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Government, Local, Professional, Sports

Funds coming to beef up security measures ahead of World Cup

The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.

5 days ago in Sports

Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction

Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.

6 days ago in Sports

Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.

6 days ago in Sports

Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’

After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.

Entertainment

12 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Mount Baker Theatre announces 100th season program

The theatre's largest season in its history features more than 35 main stage acts starting next month and lasting through May 2027.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Environmental, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Whatcom County Council considers changes to fireworks laws

A proposed amendment would scale back July 4th usage. The county's burn ban is also set to take effect on June 15.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."

22 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

National News

4 days ago in National

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.

5 days ago in National

Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

6 days ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

1 week ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

2 weeks ago in National

Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.

Sports

13 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Crawford hits IL, Cal begins rehab, Hilary Knight leaves Torrent and more

The Mariners will be without their veteran shortstop and leadoff hitter for at least a week.

20 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kevin McGonigle’s clutch hit with 2 outs in 9th rallies Tigers to 5-4 win over Mariners

Seattle wasted a strong start from Luis Castillo, who left with a 3-1 lead after yielding three hits in 5 2/3 innings.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bichette has 4 hits and 3 RBIs in the Mets 7-1 win over the Mariners

J.P. Crawford led off with his 10th homer of the season for Seattle.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Russ retires, M’s win streak snapped, Bells home opener spoiled and more

The Seahawks' all-time passing leader is calling it a career in the NFL as he heads to the broadcast booth.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mariners smack 3 home runs in 8-3 victory over Mets for season-high 8th straight win

The Mariners (33-29) improved to a season-best four games over .500.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Bells’ home opener, M’s seek 8th straight win, Seahawks resign key edge rusher and more

The Bells will celebrate their 2025 WCL Championship during their home opener, with first pitch set for 6:35 from Joe Martin Field.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Mariners walk-off Mets for seventh win in a row

Mariners suddenly finding success in one-run games

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: M’s sweep D-Backs, Garrett to Rams, Russ to CBS, Bells open season and more

The M's have won six straight and own a winning record for the first time in two months.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Power and pitching propel Mariners to top of AL West

Extra-inning win over Arizona Sunday was M's sixth straight

Local News

12 hours ago in Local, Weather

Thunderstorms possible Tuesday before potential record highs this weekend

Forecasters are warning residents of conditions that pose moderate, and potentially even major, heat risk on Sunday and Monday.

12 hours ago in Local, Outdoors, Traffic

WSDOT announces new reopening date for North Cascades Highway

The road is now expected to fully reopen by June 19, six days sooner than the previous estimate.

12 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Mount Baker Theatre announces 100th season program

The theatre's largest season in its history features more than 35 main stage acts starting next month and lasting through May 2027.

15 hours ago in Business, Local

Uber service returns to Bellingham International Airport and Cruise Terminal

It ends a five-year standoff between the rideshare company and Port of Bellingham over the rates the Port charged.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Environmental, Government, Lifestyle, Local

Whatcom County Council considers changes to fireworks laws

A proposed amendment would scale back July 4th usage. The county's burn ban is also set to take effect on June 15.