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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

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UPDATED: Missing hikers found dead in North Cascades

The Sheriff's Department expressed their thanks to several agencies for their help finding both hikers, including rescue teams in Okanogan, Skagit and Snohomish counties.

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M’s fall in extra-innings opener in Miami, Bells dominate All-Star selections, former M’s foe Verlander announces retirement and more | Northwest Sports Update

The M's are looking to rebound in Miami after losing a heartbreaker in extra innings last night.

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Newly-rebuilt Sudden Valley fire station nearing return

The station has been closed since January 2024 after frozen pipes caused a massive water leak.

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FEMA’s Disaster Assistance Center in Sumas closing after July 10

Those affected by December's flooding can receive in-person help to receive federal or state aid.

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WA Board of Education considers new course requirement for graduating seniors

Superintendent Chris Reykdal has proposed a postsecondary launch course, intending to prime graduates for their futures.

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Anthony’s Restaurants mourns loss of founder Budd Gould

Gould started the company in 1973 and expanded it to over two dozen locations across the state, including Bellingham.

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Luna Fire grows to seven acres in east Whatcom County

Two other minor blazes in the North Cascades National Park were fully contained over the weekend.

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Man dies after boat capsizes in Bellingham Bay

Coast Guard crews were alerted to the incident Saturday, July 4 at around 6 p.m.

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Paving begins on SR 534 in south Skagit County

The project is currently on track to be finished by late August.

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AG’s office settles two lawsuits against Block, Cash App

In addition to the monetary settlement, Block has also agreed to make changes to their policies and stop making misleading claims about their services.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item

Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.

3 weeks ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

3 weeks ago in National

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark

Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced

"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.

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Jakob Marsee hits deep game-ending single in 10th to give Marlins 6-5 win over Mariners

Cal Raleigh doubled twice, including a run-scoring two-bagger during the Mariners' three-run eighth inning.

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Whatcom County home prices hold steady in spring

Average days on the market rose in nearly every area of the county.

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‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film

A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur

A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.

2 days ago in Entertainment

A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer

Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday.