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3 weeks ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’

Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.

3 weeks ago in World

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.

Two Seattle Mariners players in white uniforms high-fiving on the field as fans cheer nearby.

3 weeks ago in

Northwest Sports Update: M’s prevail in series over White Sox, Aaron Rodgers to retire after 2026, Squalicum boys soccer opens state tourney and more

Jhonny Pereda and Randy Arozarena each hit home runs to help the M's rebound against the White Sox this afternoon.

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North Fork Nooksack River nears spring opening for hatchery Chinook

The season lasts from May 23 through June 30, though it could end earlier depending on catch counts.

Two-panel photo: left shows a man in a brown hoodie and Grundéns bib holding two large salmon on a boat; right shows a man in a white cap and black shirt posing with a friend's arm around him indoors.

3 weeks ago in

UPDATE: Missing person found after last seen near Sehome Arboretum

Bellingham Police is not releasing more details as the family has asked for privacy.

3 weeks ago in

Audit finds state’s K-12 funding system at risk for ‘catastrophic failure’

The state Superintendent's Office plans to replace the computer system by 2028.

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3 weeks ago in

Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips

This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.

3 weeks ago in

Ski to Sea in need of volunteers ahead of Sunday’s race

KGMI will be broadcasting from both the start and finish line starting at 7 a.m.

4 weeks ago in

Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April

The state's unemployment rate rose slightly, continuing a more than year-long stretch of steady increases.

4 weeks ago in

Bellingham student facing felony charge over AI gun threat

District officials confirm no weapon was ever on campus.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix

The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.

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4 weeks ago in

Lynden Christian teacher-coach inducted into WIAA Hall of Fame

Harlan Kredit graduated from Lynden Christian in 1957 and taught science at the school for over 40 years.

Seattle Mariners pitcher in white uniform mid-pitch on the mound during a game with a blurred crowd in the background.

4 weeks ago in

Benintendi’s ninth-inning single sends the White Sox past the Mariners 2-1

Chicago struggled to get things going early against Mariners starter Bryce Miller, who threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

4 weeks ago in

Proposal to reduce speed limits in Bellingham advances to final vote

If approved, the city's default speed limit would be reduced from 25 to 20 mph downtown and on most residential streets.

Two Seattle Mariners players celebrate, pouring an orange Gatorade jug over one player's head as water sprays around them in white uniforms.

4 weeks ago in

Northwest Sports Update: Emerson’s first hit a HR, JSN’s award error, prep boys soccer state tournament kicks off and more

M's top prospect Colt Emerson's first major league hit was a home run to solidify their series-opening win over the White Sox.

4 weeks ago in

Community members to present findings on Birch Bay incorporation

Previous studies claim the cost of incorporation would be way too high.

4 weeks ago in

Fish and Wildlife to stop accepting cash payments in June

It comes in response to the state's newly-passed law phasing out the penny.

4 weeks ago in

DOJ launches investigation into Washington state’s Corrections Center for Women

It came in response to reports of sexual and physical misconduct by biological male prisoners identifying as female against biological female prisoners.

4 weeks ago in

AG joins lawsuit targeting Washington federal loan recipients

Students in graduate and professional programs are seeing reductions in financial aid. This marks the 60th lawsuit AG Brown has filed against the federal administration.

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1 day ago in Trending, World

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

2 days ago in National

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.