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6 hours ago in National
Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Puerto Rico on Monday for an unexpected visit as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81
Rick Davies, the co-founder, singer and songwriter of British band Supertramp, has died after a long battle with cancer, the band said Monday. He was 81.
6 hours ago in Sports
Dodgers’ no-hit bid falls short in 9th but rally for 3-1 win over Rockies
Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen combined to pitch eight innings of no-hit ball before Tanner Scott gave up Colorado's first hit in the ninth and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 3-1 victory Monday night.
6 hours ago in Sports
J.J. McCarthy rallies Vikings in 4th quarter of his debut for 27-24 win over Bears
J.J. McCarthy's long-awaited debut for the Minnesota Vikings was looking more like a nightmare. Even so, coach Kevin O'Connell could sense things were going to change. And he told his quarterback at halftime.
6 hours ago in World
Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of expanded military operation
The Israeli military urged a full evacuation of Gaza City on Tuesday morning ahead of its planned expanded offensive in the northern city, where hundreds of thousands of people struggle under conditions of famine.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Charlie Sheen talks his road to sobriety ahead of release of his memoir, ‘The Book of Sheen’
Sheen sat down with actor and writer David Duchovny during an event at 92nd Street Y, New York on Monday to discuss the writing process behind his memoir, "The Book of Sheen," his journey through sobriety and his passion for acting.
Josh Naylor’s late go-ahead double helps Mariners beat Cardinals 4-2
Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore (7-11, 4.15 ERA) starts Tuesday night against Mariners right-hander George Kirby (8-7, 4.47) in the second game of the three-game set.
Whatcom Humane Society receives massive influx of stray cats, seeks community assistance
They're also reminding owners to microchip or put a collar on their cats so they can be returned home if they're lost.
Political action committee ‘Let’s Go Washington’ proposes two initiatives to state legislature
The Parent's Bill of Rights and transgender student athletes are the subject of the two initiatives.
23 hours ago in Entertainment
What to Stream: Ed Sheeran, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Charlie Sheen doc and Borderlands 4
"Only Murders in the Building" returning for its fifth season and Ed Sheeran coming back with the new pop album "Play" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Tastiest Taco Competition begins this fall in Whatcom County
The third annual competition, hosted by United Way of Whatcom County, is putting eight restaurants head-to-head to see which location has the best taco.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each
Joining Lainey Wilson in competing for the night's highest honor — CMA entertainer of the year — will be Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, last year's winner in the category.
23 hours ago in National
Trump note to Epstein that he denies signing is released by Congress
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released on Monday a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied.
Perry Fire continues to burn over 1,500 acres on west side of Ross Lake
The National Parks Service says that a smoke inversion made things difficult above the Perry Fire, especially for aerial water drops and surveillance over the weekend.
Sudden Valley fire station to undergo renovation this fall
South Whatcom Fire Chief Mitch Nolze says that Fire Station 22, better known as the Sudden Valley Station, recently received a building permit from the county.
Mortgage rates drop due to weak job reports in Whatcom County
As of Friday, Sept. 5, mortgage rates are hovering around 6.3%.
Northwest Sports Update: First weekend of HS football in the books, Seahawks fall in season opener, M’s offense surges in road trip finale and more
The M's are back at home tonight on KGMI.
Washington Department of Ecology rejects federal draft report that it says diminishes effects of climate change
Ecology says the U.S. Department of Energy’s findings ignore decades of research and are being used to justify rolling back climate rules.
New Whatcom Museum exhibit honors Elaine Horn’s broadcasting career in Bellingham
The museum's newest exhibit celebrates the life and legacy of Elaine Horn through more than 80 photographs that span her three-decade career.
1 day ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking
With his US Open win, Carlos Alcaraz reasserted his superiority over defending champion Jannik Sinner, wrested away the top spot in the ATP rankings and left tennis fans eager for whenever their next clash will come.