News » Page 6

1 week ago in , Professional

Funds coming to beef up security measures ahead of World Cup

The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.

1 week ago in

Security concern in Ferndale leads to man’s federal warrant arrest

The suspect was charged with federal drug trafficking in 2015.

Aerial view of a large gray-roofed office/industrial building with a circular driveway and surrounding parking lot.

1 week ago in

Janicki to expand operations into third state

The manufacturing company has also been adding more positions in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Close-up of rusted steel bridge girders with rivets, overlooking a road with a white truck beneath and trees in the background

1 week ago in

Mount Vernon bridge to partially close for a year

The aging bridge was last painted in 1990.

1 week ago in

Skagit County offering last chance at federal flood aid

The deadline to apply for financial assistance is June 10.

1 week ago in

Lifestyle Lookout: First Fridays, Bleak Week, Scottish Gathering and live music

We have a full docket of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

1 week ago in Sports

Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction

Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.

1 week ago in World

Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp

A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return.

Two Mets players share a high-five on the field, Soto wearing #22 and a teammate #13 nearby against a blurred crowd backdrop.

1 week ago in

Bichette has 4 hits and 3 RBIs in the Mets 7-1 win over the Mariners

J.P. Crawford led off with his 10th homer of the season for Seattle.

Aerial view of a large industrial plant with connected pipes, tanks, and smokestacks emitting steam. In the background are more structures and vehicles in a yard.

1 week ago in

Investigation begins, recovery concludes at site of Longview tank explosion

Response crews have collected over 2,000 dead fish from ditches near the Columbia River.

1 week ago in Sports

Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

1 week ago in Sports

Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’

After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.

1 week ago in Sports

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat

After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to punching three people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.

Seattle Seahawks player wearing number 3 jersey with captain patch, smiling on the field.

1 week ago in

Northwest Sports Update: Russ retires, M’s win streak snapped, Bells home opener spoiled and more

The Seahawks' all-time passing leader is calling it a career in the NFL as he heads to the broadcast booth.

1 week ago in

Appeals court sides with Bellingham in vaccine mandate suit

Mayor Seth Fleetwood issued an executive order in September 2021 requiring COVID-19 vaccines for city workers, volunteers and contractors.

1 week ago in

Second suspect pleads guilty to gang-related killing in Bellingham

Sentencing is set for July 9.

1 week ago in

Deadline approaching to apply for federal aid from December flooding

Affected residents can apply online or get in-person help at a local Disaster Assistance Center.

Whole‑grain turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato on parchment, surrounded by fruit and carrot sticks.

1 week ago in

Summer food assistance underway for WA K-12 students

The program is expected to help feed over half a million kids across the state.

Latest Headlines

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.