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3 weeks ago in Sports
76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return
Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.
Northwest Sports Update: Kraken shake up front office, Sounders fall in first leg of Champions Cup quarterfinals, 90th Masters begin and more
The Kraken are parting ways with their president of hockey operations amid a late season collapse.
Whatcom County, Ecology to hold office hours for water adjudication
There are three upcoming sessions in April at local library branches.
Lummi Island Ferry dry dock postponed to fall
The three-week outage will likely take place between September and October.
Police search for missing Lummi Nation teen last seen in Bellingham
Anyone with information on her location is asked to call 911.
Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Beer Week begins, Rick Steves visits Bellingham, live music and more this weekend
Check out these events happening this weekend in Whatcom County.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea
A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women
Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters
The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.
Whatcom County housing market slows down in first quarter of 2026
Data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service show fewer homes sold, and those that did took longer to find buyers.
Bellingham woman convicted of killing transient man
The 67-year-old will spend the next 23 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of second-degree murder.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season
Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W NBA on NBC growing up and now she'll be part of the network's broadcasts of the league.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest
Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau's caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be.
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center awarded $10 million donation
The funds will go towards current projects, like the Peter Paulsen Pavilion, and future needs for the medical center.
Ferndale Police partner with nonprofit to offer community assistance funds
Officers will carry preloaded debit cards they can give to people for urgent, short-term needs.
Local medical providers seek blood donors in Whatcom County
It's asking the community to help out during a pair of upcoming blood drives next week.
Local police conduct extra patrols for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The majority of law enforcement agencies in Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties will be participating in the patrol as part of a statewide effort.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.
Northwest Sports Update: Struggling M’s swept by Rangers, Kraken nearing playoff elimination, Sounders kick off Champions Cup quarterfinals and more
The M's are heading back home on the heels of a five-game skid after today's loss to the Rangers.
