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7 hours ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries

Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time for certain injuries. And some top doctors think this is only the beginning.

7 hours ago in Sports

Hurricanes’ top-line performers come through as Carolina moves within a win of claiming Stanley Cup

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour spent weeks answering the same question about needing more goal-scoring pop from top-line forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.

1 day ago in Sports

Serena Williams’ comeback at the Queen’s Club is over after injury to doubles partner

Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was forced to withdraw from the draw on Thursday because of a knee injury she sustained in a singles match against Karolina Pliskova in the last 16 on Wednesday.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead

A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports

World Cup Preview: USMNT, predictions, where to watch and more

Man with long hair and beard in a black t‑shirt pouring beer into a glass at a row of taps in a bar, with a blue banner reading 'BELLINGHAM IS GREEN' in the background

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 at stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen’s Club with Mboko

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams showed she still has plenty of power to her game as she made a winning return at Queen's Club on Tuesday.

3 days ago in Sports

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shakes off Game 2 miss by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama sat in Manhattan's Gramercy Park on Sunday and drew the statue of 19th-century Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth. Turns out, it was the perfect mind-clearing activity that helped him shake off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 and take over Game 3 of the NBA Finals, preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination.

4 days 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.

Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

5 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Lifestyle Lookout: Pride Paddle, Bells Soccer Night, World Cup and more

From Bellingham Bay to Joe Martin Field and beyond, we have a bunch of fun events on the docket in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports, Professional, Traffic

Whatcom County warns of increased traffic as FIFA World Cup kicks off

Exterior of a stadium with white steel framework and a red-brown façade, blue 'FIELD' lettering visible under a clear blue sky

The international tournament began Thursday, days before Seattle and Vancouver host their first matches.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Features, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

BIKE Bellingham turns visiting local gems into two-wheeled adventures

A Bellingham bike tour program is putting a spin on city sightseeing.

National News

1 day ago in National

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

1 day ago in National

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

3 days ago in National, Trending

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.

3 days ago in National

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.

Sports

7 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Alonso HR, Rutschman’s 3 RBIs carry Orioles past Mariners 7-5

Baseball pitcher from the Seattle Mariners throwing a pitch, windup extended, with glove on his left hand and teal uniform.

Cole Young, Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone homered for Seattle.

22 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: World Cup kicks off, Bells pull off remarkable rally, M’s eye series win in Baltimore and more

Aerial view of a packed stadium with two large flags unfurled on the field and colorful smoke rising above the stands.

The FIFA World Cup is now underway, as the US gears up for its opener on Friday with a pair of PNW-hosted matches to follow.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports, Professional, Traffic

Whatcom County warns of increased traffic as FIFA World Cup kicks off

Exterior of a stadium with white steel framework and a red-brown façade, blue 'FIELD' lettering visible under a clear blue sky

The international tournament began Thursday, days before Seattle and Vancouver host their first matches.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Holliday hits grand slam and Young pitches Orioles past Mariners 7-2 to stop 4-game slide

Seattle Mariners batter in navy uniform and helmet walking on the field during a game, crowd in the stands behind him.

The Mariners are 4-17 this season when they do not hit a home run.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: FIFA World Cup gears up for start, M’s look to clinch series vs Orioles, Cal hits 2 HR’s in Tacoma and more

Seattle Mariners batter in blue uniform swings at a pitch during a game, wearing yellow batting gloves.

Randy Arozarena's go-ahead homer was the difference in the M's extra-innings win in Baltimore.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Randy Arozarena’s 10th-inning homer lifts Mariners to 6-5 win over Orioles

Three Seattle Mariners players in navy uniforms celebrate with a high-five on the infield dirt.

Mitch Garver also homered for the AL West-leading Mariners, who have won 11 of their last 14 games.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports

World Cup Preview: USMNT, predictions, where to watch and more

Man with long hair and beard in a black t‑shirt pouring beer into a glass at a row of taps in a bar, with a blue banner reading 'BELLINGHAM IS GREEN' in the background

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 at stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Naylor’s slam leads M’s over O’s, Bells return home, WWU announces athletes of the year and more

Baseball batter in a dark blue uniform swings at a pitch at home plate with a blurred crowd in the stands behind him.

The Big Grumper's fifth-inning grand slam was the difference as the Mariners took their series opener in Baltimore.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Josh Naylor’s grand slam powers Mariners past Orioles, 6-3

Baseball batter in a dark blue uniform swings at a pitch at home plate with a blurred crowd in the stands behind him.

Randy Arozarena had three hits for the AL West-leading Mariners, who have won 10 of their last 13 games.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

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

Baseball player wearing a teal headband and blue jersey sits on a dugout bench, examining a small object in his hands, with tattoos on his arm.

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

Local News

2 hours ago in Crime, Local

Everson Police investigate suspicious incident

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Anyone with information or security footage is asked to contact Everson Police.

2 hours ago in Crime, Local

Man killed in Mount Vernon shooting

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Police say the incident started as an altercation between two groups.

2 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Lynden roundabout project to close E Badger Rd intersection

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This marks the fourth new roundabout constructed on SR 546.

5 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Lifestyle Lookout: Pride Paddle, Bells Soccer Night, World Cup and more

From Bellingham Bay to Joe Martin Field and beyond, we have a bunch of fun events on the docket in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.

21 hours ago in Features, Local

The story of George Pickett, infamous early Whatcom County resident

Two-story house with large white-framed windows, shaded by a leafy tree; a weathered sign reads 'Historic Site, The Pickett House'.

Pickett had a house built for himself near Fort Bellingham, and it still stands today at 910 Bancroft St.

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