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Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.

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CONTRIBUTED: Emergency Preparedness for Every Age 

It’s not just what and when. Do you know where you’ll go? If you’ve got family in the area, that’s a top choice. Otherwise, making arrangements through a community group, church, neighborhood association or friends is an important step to take right now.

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Graham Ike scores 19 points as No. 9 Gonzaga beats Portland 89-48 to clinch WCC crown

Braeden Smith added 15 points for the Bulldogs (28-2, 16-1), who avenged their 87-80 loss at Portland on Feb. 4.

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Wyatt Johnston’s two goals lead Stars past Kraken 4-1

Dallas swept the three-game season series for the third consecutive season.

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Mount Baker Ski Area forecast to see up to one foot of snow this week

Forecasters warn that snow-covered roads may make travel very difficult.

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Former Sheriff’s Office detective sues Whatcom County over claims of gender discrimination and harassment

Samantha Robinson's lawsuit in Skagit County follows a tort claim she filed last fall.

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Northwest Sports Update: Kraken return to ice, M’s continue high-scoring spring training, broadcast schedule for opening round of state basketball and more

The Kraken are back tonight after taking three weeks off for a highly successful Olympics for the United States.

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Whatcom County to consider adding new sales tax to fund criminal justice services

Several localities including Bellingham, Lynden and Skagit County have already approved the new tax.

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‘Incredibly challenging and wily river’: What’s next for the Nooksack River

A recently begun study looks at whether the Nooksack River will change course and how it could happen. At the same time, officials are looking to protect the riverside communities from future disastrous flooding.

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Regulations on data center energy use could be coming to Washington

HB 2515 places the burden of resource use for data centers on the operators of those facilities.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

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US men’s hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women’s team will be honored ‘soon’

Trump also said goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who stopped 41 shots in the gold medal game, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

3 weeks ago in

Whatcom Democrats chair announces candidacy for state Senate

Eamonn Collins joins the field of suitors to succeed Sharon Shewmake in the 42nd Legislative District.

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Cougar sightings rise in this Bellingham neighborhood

WDFW is warning residents not to feed deer near their homes.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

1 day ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.