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University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (WRUF-AM/FM) and Saga Communications, Inc. Announce Landmark Seven-Year Strategic Media Partnership
Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting.
Skagit County Fair, mountain biking, outdoor cinema, live music and more | Lifestyle Lookout
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wildfire smoke is clearing out of our area just in time to enjoy a gorgeous weekend.…
7 hours ago in Sports
New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
7 hours ago in National
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rodríguez and Emerson hit HRs, Woo pitches 7 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Tigers 4-2
Andrés Muñoz pitched a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two to earn his 20th save this season.
24 hours ago in National
Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.
Hearing scheduled for appeal to new Edgemoor subdivision
Protect Mud Bay Cliffs filed the appeal in June after an Environmental Impact Statement for the new residential area was denied.
Two bats test positive for rabies in Whatcom County
Residents are being reminded to avoid contact with bats as encounters rise during summer.
Bells play regular season finale, M’s eye rebound against Tigers, Huskies football preseason ranking and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Bells have already clinched a postseason berth, with their first home playoff game coming on Saturday.
AG Brown warns against donating to unverified wildfire relief funds
The message from the state: be generous, but make sure your money is going where you intend. Scammers may be looking to take advantage of this.
New jail update: Whatcom County Council requests second courtroom, reentry
Initial plans submitted to the Council in June did not feature space for either service.
Air quality dips further in greater parts of Whatcom County
Everson, Kendall and Maple Falls have reached "hazardous" levels.
WSF to add three new vessels starting in 2030
New ferries haven't been added to Washington state's fleet since 2018.
Nooksack appoints Marshall Judy as new mayor
Judy succeeds Kevin Hester, who passed away in June after over fours years in the position.
Permanent speed limit change to be implemented in Skagit County
Crash data and concerns from area residents led to WSDOT implementing the new limit.
1 day ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.
1 day ago in National
North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure
Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.
1 day ago in National
Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination
Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
