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39 minutes ago in Entertainment
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.
48 minutes ago in Sports
Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015
Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.
49 minutes ago in Sports
NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.
51 minutes ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
55 minutes ago in National
Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.
Julio Rodriguez has 3 doubles, Josh Naylor homers as Mariners beat Twins 7-1
Mariners starter Logan Gilbert gave up one run in five innings.
Northwest Sports Update: March Madness expanding, M’s fall in opener vs. Twins, Geno and Russ in NY and more
The men's and women's college basketball tournaments are reportedly expanding to 76 teams starting this upcoming season.
Lummi Nation files lawsuit against Whidbey Telecom, others for ‘series of unlawful failures’
The Lummi Nation is demanding a jury trial, citing several federal and state statute violations.
Bellingham Public Schools joins News Literacy Project fellowship, receives $30,000 grant
Bellingham is the first school district in Washington accepted into the program.
Woman spends three days trapped in crashed vehicle off Chuckanut Drive
Troopers located the vehicle at Mile Post 11 using GPS and found it about 40 feet down an embankment with the woman inside.
City of Bellingham aims to address commercial vacancies downtown
A new report found that nearly 15% of ground floor space is vacant of the heart of downtown.
Tulip season extends in Skagit County
This season has been longer than usual as some farms opened as early as March 21 amid an early bloom.
Former Ferndale firefighter sues Fire District 7 over sexual harassment claims
The woman says she was denied a promotion after reporting the harassment to leadership.
CONTRIBUTED: SAR tips for outdoor recreation in Whatcom County
The experts at Whatcom County Search and Rescue (SAR) have some tips for them – and us all.
1 day ago in Sports
Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead
Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.
Kody Clemens homers, drives in 5 runs to power the Twins to an 11-4 win over Mariners
Luis Castillo (0-2) gave up seven runs on seven hits over five innings for the Mariners.
Northwest Sports Update: WWU softball wins key late-season series, M’s sweep Cards, Seahawks draft recap and more
The Vikings are now tied with Saint Martin's for first place in the conference standings with four games left before the playoffs.
Bellingham man killed in officer-involved shooting in Maple Falls
The man was identified as a suspect in a separate shooting on the Lummi Reservation that's being investigated by the FBI.
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community set to receive over $10 million
The tribe will use the funds to construct a new commercial pier and covered storage, renovate three moorage piers and design a new fish processing plant.