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3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’
The Minions have taken down "Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. "Minions & Monsters," the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.
3 weeks ago in Sports
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he'll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival's organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September.
Emerson Hancock, Mariners blank Blue Jays 4-0, Mitch Garver hits a 2-run homer
Emerson Hancock (6-4) gave up two hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings.
Warm, sunny weather predicted for 4th of July weekend
Forecasters warn there could be some strong winds though, with a good chance of gusts exceeding 20 mph.
Whatcom County to host third community meeting for new jail
Residents can share their feedback ahead of a major decision point looming in August.
Let’s Go Washington hands in signatures for “millionaire’s tax” challenge
The Washington state Secretary of State's office will verify the signatures in the coming days.
Northwest Sports Update: US advances to Round of 16 in Seattle, M’s eye sweep, WWU softball star turns to hoops and more
The US will have to continue its historical World Cup run without one of its top players on Monday.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’
It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.
4 weeks ago in National
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
Office vacancies climb in Bellingham as retail market holds steady in Q2
Downtown retail vacancies saw a minor drop in the second quarter of 2026.
Port of Bellingham lands $23.5 million to rebuild shipping terminal
North Pier upgrades are expected to add port jobs and generate millions in annual economic impact for Whatcom County.
Ferndale’s busiest fire station now staffed 24/7
District leaders expect faster EMS response times in downtown Ferndale and near the freeway.
Man sentenced for a string of home invasions in western Washington
Christopher Johnson plead guilty to second degree murder earlier in the year.
Rescuers search for missing Canadian hiker in North Cascades
34-year-old Gursimran Singh was last known to be hiking South Twin.
4 weeks ago in National
The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
4 weeks ago in National
US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
Whatcom County celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with fireworks in Bellingham, Blaine
Whatever you plan on doing for the Fourth of July, make sure you plan ahead to do it safely.
