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1 week ago in Sports

Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed

Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far

Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.

1 week ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

Seattle Mariners batter in white uniform swings as the bat flies off to the left, crowd blurred in the stadium background.

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Woo strikes out 9 in 6 scoreless innings as Mariners beat Braves 3-1

Cole Young went 3 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI.

Close-up of an orange shrimp on a dark railing, with a blurred sea in the background.

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Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported

Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.

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1 week ago in

Northwest Sports Update: M’s beat Braves to win series, Kraken to pick 7th in NHL Draft, WWU Vikings’ playoffs heats up and more

The M's edged the Braves 3-1 this afternoon to secure their series against one of the top teams in baseball.

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Lummi Nation officer who was shot seven times back on duty

The suspect in the July 2025 shooting is scheduled to go to trial in mid-June.

1 week ago in

New sheriffs’ law remains in limbo following WA Supreme Court order

Parts of the new law were initially set to take effect at the end of April.

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WSDOT begins emergency repairs to reopen North Cascades Highway

Heavy rain and a rockslide are forcing the highway to reopen later than usual this year.

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Drought conditions are spurring water-saving measures in Washington state

What those measures are was outlined mostly in the press conference, but education, aquifers and reclamation systems will be part of the campaign.

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Whatcom County warns of potential layoffs amid ‘unsustainable’ budget shortfall

The Executive's Office will be giving an update on the county's finances at an upcoming county council meeting.

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Birch Bay Waterslides to remain closed in 2026

Additional details regarding the park's decision were not immediately available.

Grey whale carcass partially submerged near weathered wooden pilings in a calm bay, pebble beach and overcast sky.

1 week ago in

Stranded, emaciated fin whale dies on Samish Island beach

The whale is 61 feet long and weighs about 40 tons, according to experts. Fin whales are the second largest animals on earth after blue whales.

Storefront window displaying a large 'CLOSED' notice with 'Will return' text and a clock illustration showing return hours.

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SURVEY: More WA business owners weighing options out-of-state

Nearly 75% of business owners surveyed say that tax burdens are driving the largest wedge into their bottom line.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Two Braves players exchange a high-five on the baseball field as a crowd cheers in the background.

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Matt Olson hits go-ahead homer in the ninth for Braves to outlast Mariners 3-2

George Kirby pitched seven innings for Seattle, surrendering two runs on five hits while striking out five.

1 week ago in

Whatcom County Council struggles to approve jail framework amid growing frustration

Elected officials estimate that each day of delay costs around $40,000.

Dallas Cowboys player in white (#13) being tackled by a Minnesota Vikings defender in purple during an NFL game on the field.

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Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks sign big name edge rusher, M’s rally to snap skid, district baseball tourney gets underway and more

The Seahawks have reportedly signed former Cowboys edge Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year contract.

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17 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

17 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?

Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.

18 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

WTA ending long-term bus passes ahead of major fare changes in fall

Friday, May 15, is the final day to buy WTA's 92-day passes.

18 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

New ferry district in Whatcom County established

A proposed tax levy to fund the Whatcom Chief's operation will be voted on in late July, with residents encouraged to weigh in ahead of the vote.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."

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