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A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

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Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

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Woo strikes out 9 in 6 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Braves 3-1

Cole Young went 3 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI.

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Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported

Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.

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Northwest Sports Update: M’s beat Braves to win series, Kraken to pick 7th in NHL Draft, WWU Vikings’ playoffs heats up and more

The M's edged the Braves 3-1 this afternoon to secure their series against one of the top teams in baseball.

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Lummi Nation officer who was shot seven times back on duty

The suspect in the July 2025 shooting is scheduled to go to trial in mid-June.

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New sheriffs’ law remains in limbo following WA Supreme Court order

Parts of the new law were initially set to take effect at the end of April.

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WSDOT begins emergency repairs to reopen North Cascades Highway

Heavy rain and a rockslide are forcing the highway to reopen later than usual this year.

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Drought conditions are spurring water-saving measures in Washington state

What those measures are was outlined mostly in the press conference, but education, aquifers and reclamation systems will be part of the campaign.

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Whatcom County warns of potential layoffs amid ‘unsustainable’ budget shortfall

The Executive's Office will be giving an update on the county's finances at an upcoming county council meeting.

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Birch Bay Waterslides to remain closed in 2026

Additional details regarding the park's decision were not immediately available.

Grey whale carcass partially submerged near weathered wooden pilings in a calm bay, pebble beach and overcast sky.

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Stranded, emaciated fin whale dies on Samish Island beach

The whale is 61 feet long and weighs about 40 tons, according to experts. Fin whales are the second largest animals on earth after blue whales.

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SURVEY: More WA business owners weighing options out-of-state

Nearly 75% of business owners surveyed say that tax burdens are driving the largest wedge into their bottom line.

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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Two Braves players exchange a high-five on the baseball field as a crowd cheers in the background.

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Matt Olson hits go-ahead homer in the ninth for Braves to outlast Mariners 3-2

George Kirby pitched seven innings for Seattle, surrendering two runs on five hits while striking out five.

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Whatcom County Council struggles to approve jail framework amid growing frustration

Elected officials estimate that each day of delay costs around $40,000.

Dallas Cowboys player in white (#13) being tackled by a Minnesota Vikings defender in purple during an NFL game on the field.

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Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks sign big name edge rusher, M’s rally to snap skid, district baseball tourney gets underway and more

The Seahawks have reportedly signed former Cowboys edge Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year contract.

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Whatcom, Skagit County schools recognized for academic improvements

State education officials noted improvements in attendance and testing scores within our region's schools.

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BRIEF: Lynden school bus driver hospitalized in crash

A handful of students were on board, but none of them were injured in the crash.

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DCYF sued over lack of support for immigrant youth allegations

Advocates say many of these young people, who fled abuse or arrived in the US as children, are eligible for a protected status that can lead to citizenship, but they lose that chance after age 21.

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Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.

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Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.

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Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial

Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

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Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.