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6 days ago in World
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in ruined buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.
Kevin McGonigle’s clutch hit with 2 outs in 9th rallies Tigers to 5-4 win over Mariners
Seattle wasted a strong start from Luis Castillo, who left with a 3-1 lead after yielding three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
CONTRIBUTED: From drought to flood to hot summer, what’s it mean for you?
This summer it will be more important than ever to be prepared for what all that weird weather can mean.
1 week ago in Sports
Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
Funding received for upgrades to Pine Street rail crossing
The crossing will mark the fourth addition to the ongoing Waterfront Quiet Zone project.
Part of James Street in Bellingham to close for construction project
The closure could last up to three weeks.
MOTO Pizza closing down as Dutch Bros looks to call Bellingham home
MOTO owner Lee Kindell said that the company wants to open a more long-term operation in Bellingham in the future.
Police ask for help locating missing Mount Vernon woman
Family members haven't heard from Ashley Stoupa since May 21.
Homeowners encouraged to follow voluntary watering schedule
Washington is entering a fourth year of an emergency drought declaration.
Injured bilingual workers being warned of new scam
Some victims were urged to attend fake court hearings to get their payments.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
1 week ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
1 week ago in National
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
1 week ago in Sports
NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
1 week ago in Entertainment
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.
Thunderstorms possible for North Cascades, western Washington this weekend
Storm activity is more likely through the afternoon on both Friday and Saturday.
Vandal damages windows, doors of state Legislative building
Large rocks were used to damage several windows and doors.
Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly
Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.
