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1 week ago in National
Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.
Hearing scheduled for appeal to new Edgemoor subdivision
Protect Mud Bay Cliffs filed the appeal in June after an Environmental Impact Statement for the new residential area was denied.
Two bats test positive for rabies in Whatcom County
Residents are being reminded to avoid contact with bats as encounters rise during summer.
Bells play regular season finale, M’s eye rebound against Tigers, Huskies football preseason ranking and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Bells have already clinched a postseason berth, with their first home playoff game coming on Saturday.
AG Brown warns against donating to unverified wildfire relief funds
The message from the state: be generous, but make sure your money is going where you intend. Scammers may be looking to take advantage of this.
New jail update: Whatcom County Council requests second courtroom, reentry
Initial plans submitted to the Council in June did not feature space for either service.
Air quality dips further in greater parts of Whatcom County
Everson, Kendall and Maple Falls have reached "hazardous" levels.
WSF to add three new vessels starting in 2030
New ferries haven't been added to Washington state's fleet since 2018.
Nooksack appoints Marshall Judy as new mayor
Judy succeeds Kevin Hester, who passed away in June after over fours years in the position.
Permanent speed limit change to be implemented in Skagit County
Crash data and concerns from area residents led to WSDOT implementing the new limit.
1 week 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.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.
1 week ago in National
North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure
Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.
1 week ago in National
Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination
Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
1 week 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 week ago in Entertainment
Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night
New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
1 week 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.
Troy Melton runs scoreless streak to 14 innings as Tigers beat Mariners 8-0 for 4th straight win
Seranthony Domínguez allowed four runs while only recording one out in his Mariners debut.
UPDATED: Results in 2026 Primary election for Whatcom County
As of Thursday's tally, Eamonn Collins is only 2 votes behind Michael Shepard for the District 42 state Senate seat.
1 week ago in National
Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say
Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.
