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4 days ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

4 days ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

4 days ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

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Ashcraft, Rodriguez, O’Hearn help Pirates rout AL West-leading Mariners 11-1

Bryan Woo started the game with three hitless innings, but then fell apart in the fourth and was lifted at the end of the inning.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

5 days ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

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Whatcom County Council holds dual public hearings on land use moratorium, fireworks

Additional discussions will be scheduled at a later date for the proposed fireworks law changes.

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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen introduces legislation focusing on Point Roberts

The US has two exclaves that can only be accessed by crossing the border into Canada.

Crowd of runners and spectators at a seaside race finish under hanging bells on a metal frame.

5 days ago in

Bellingham tourism grants accepting applications

Prior grants have been used to help fund events like Ski to Sea and April Brews' Day.

Post‑match celebration as a goalkeeper in blue hugs a teammate, with another player wearing a brown FIFA World Cup 2026 bib looking on in the foreground.

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US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match in Seattle

It's unclear whether Iran's upcoming opponent, Egypt, will also be allowed to arrive in Seattle two days early.

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Weather forces changes to Jam on the River in Ferndale

Jam on the River runs from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday.

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Mariners activate Randy Arozarena from the injured list, option Connor Joe to minors

Infielder/outfielder Connor Joe was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

Seattle Mariners player in a navy jersey runs with his right arm raised in celebration on a baseball field, green outfield wall behind him.

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Cole Young hits a two-run home run in the seventh to lift Mariners to a 3-2 victory over Pirates

Andrés Muñoz pitched a perfect ninth for his 14th save.

6 days ago in Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

6 days ago in Sports

Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album "Warriors" into a full-length Broadway show.

6 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

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Whatcom County farms part of plan to increase farmland preservation

The grant program gives funding so development rights can be bought, offering the opportunity for farming in the future.

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3 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local

Affordable housing development opens for families near Bellis Fair Mall

Additional housing for seniors will be available when Phase 2 of the project ends in spring 2027.

3 hours ago in Business, Elections, Local, Trending

Signatures submitted for rental price fixing initiative in Bellingham

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Signboard advertising an apartment for rent with a blue price strip in the foreground.

If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.

9 hours ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

9 hours ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

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