National Sports

7 hours ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.

7 hours ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs

Tarik Skubal was booed during his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night. No big deal, he said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner actually enjoyed the chilly reception.

1 day ago in Sports

Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes

After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.

1 day ago in Sports

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

2 days ago in Sports

Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030

The Notre Dame-Southern California college football rivalry will start again in 2030. The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series. Notre Dame will play in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2030, and the Trojans will visit South Bend, Indiana, on Aug. 30, 2031. The meetings in 2032 and 2033 will be played in the first three weeks of the season.

Lifestyle

7 hours ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Photos, Trending

A weekend in north Whatcom County: Sand castles and block party | Photos

Between a block party and sand sculpture competition, Whatcom County was rife with activity the first weekend of August.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

News from My Bellingham Now

55 minutes ago in Government, Local

Nooksack appoints Marshall Judy as new mayor

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Judy succeeds Kevin Hester, who passed away in June after over fours years in the position.

1 hour ago in Local, Traffic

Permanent speed limit change to be implemented in Skagit County

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Crash data and concerns from area residents led to WSDOT implementing the new limit.

16 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local, Trending

Results in 2026 Primary election for Whatcom County

This story will be updated as the primary election night goes on in Whatcom County.

20 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Road work expected to impact I-5, north Whatcom County drivers

The work is part of a regional pavement preservation project designed to extend the life of highways across northwest Washington.

21 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Gas prices creep higher, seasonal price drop likely delayed if mid-East diplomacy stalls

Historically, gas prices ease after the summer travel season comes to an end.

21 hours ago in Education, Government, Local, National

WA education council considers expanding grant applicant support

Gov. Bob Ferguson said his proposal requiring graduating seniors to either opt-out or complete FAFSA registration will be requested in the upcoming legislative session.

22 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Elections, Government, Local

Whatcom County Auditor seeks opposition statements for local propositions, initiatives

Applicants must live in the impacted area of those ballot measures and apply by Monday, Aug. 10.

23 hours ago in Education, Local, Trending

Former WWU employee sues school over disability accommodations

The lawsuit alleges Western accommodated another employee after refusing to provide the same service for the plaintiff.

24 hours ago in Business, Local, National, World

DOJ, OpenAI reach settlement over hiring practices

OpenAI's software division is based in Bellevue.

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