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1 week ago in Sports

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash

FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.

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Northwest Sports Update: UW men’s soccer wins chipper, FIFA ticket prices, M’s sign backup catcher and more

The Huskies won their first men's soccer championship ever on Monday.

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Local leaders debrief recent flooding in Whatcom County

The Everson and Nooksack mayors said that though research has studied ways to protect the riverside communities for decades, more needs to be done to protect them.

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Updated road closures in Bellingham and Skagit County

Multiple roads in Whatcom and Skagit Counties remain closed due to flood conditions.

1 week ago in World

Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with U.S. officials for a deal to end the fighting in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion of his country could be finalized within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before possible further meetings in the U.S. next weekend.

1 week ago in Sports

Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks’ overtime loss to Jazz

Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss. Flagg had 42 points — topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

1 week ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win

Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh kept its grasp on the top spot in the AFC North with a clinical 28-15 victory over the Dolphins, who were eliminated from playoff contention.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.

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Harrison Bertos scores in OT to help Washington beat N.C. State 3-2 and win first Men’s College Cup

The temperature was 28 degrees when the match between two teams that had never faced each other began.

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Sumas begins recovery process following flooding evacuations

Residents should check their homes for water leaks, as pipes may have been damaged in the flood.

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Bus fares set to increase in Whatcom County next year

Fixed route prices will increase to $2, among other changes.

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Whatcom County under flood watch, though conditions not expected to reach last week’s levels

The Nooksack at North Cedarville and at the Saxon Bridge are both forecast to crest well below action levels.

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More resources available for Whatcom County residents affected by flooding

Check here to find shelter options, where to dispose of flood-damaged items, where to donate, how to volunteer and more.

1 week ago in National

Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home

Rob Reiner's younger son, Nick Reiner, was in jail Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said.

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Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks survive Rivers and the Colts, Polanco to the Mets, LC boys top Lummi and more

Lynden Christian came out on top in their doubleheader on Saturday, including a big win for the boys over defending 1B state champion Lummi Nation.

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Road closures for Whatcom, Skagit Counties as flood conditions change

Multiple roads in Whatcom and Skagit Counties remain closed due to flood conditions.

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More flooding forecast for Skagit County this week

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch now through Thursday afternoon as heavy rains return to our region.

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1 hour ago in Lifestyle, Local

Recovery group seeks skilled volunteers for next phase of flood clean up in Whatcom County

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Anyone with experience in HVAC, electrical, demolition or reconstruction is encouraged to fill out a volunteer form with Whatcom Strong.

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Where’s Santa Claus? NORAD radar to track Santa from the North Pole to Bellingham

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Stay tuned to watch Santa Claus make his way around the world this Christmas.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local

Port of Seattle warns of fake Uber, Lyft drivers as holiday travel ramps up

Over 150,000 passengers per day will make their way through Sea-Tac leading up to the Christmas holiday.  

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local, Weather

Strong winds, heavy mountain snow in Whatcom County’s forecast this week

Southeast winds could reach 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.

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