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2 weeks ago in Sports

Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

2 weeks ago in Sports

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history. Should Isiah Kiner-Falefa have taken a bigger lead? Why did the third base coach draw a line in the dirt right there? What if IKF sprinted to the plate instead of sliding?

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

2 weeks ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

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Ryan Ufko scores his first NHL goal as the Predators beat the Kraken 4-2

The Kraken, clinging to a wild-card slot, have now lost five of their last seven games.

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No. 12 Gonzaga beats Santa Clara 79-68 to win the WCC tournament in its final appearance

The Bulldogs are leaving for the Pac-12 Conference next season and made sure to go out winners.

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City of Bellingham to host “Ask Us Anything” event at cruise terminal

Mayor Kim Lund and her staff will be prepared to take questions regarding current projects and some of the city's top priorities.

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Man hospitalized following suspected accidental shooting in Ferndale

A witness says he accidentally shot himself in the leg when he tried to take his gun out of its holster.

2 weeks ago in

House passes millionaires tax in Washington, sparks prolonged debate in Olympia

The bill now heads to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to Gov. Ferguson's desk.

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New municipal court judge appointed in Bellingham

Nicholas Henery will begin his term on March 16.

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UPDATE: Anacortes Police release new details in shooting case that left two dead

Police say there is no threat to the public at this time. 

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Heavy mountain snow expected to make travel very difficult in Whatcom, Skagit counties this week

The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories, including a blizzard warning.

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Deadline to submit water adjudication paperwork extended until 2027, more assistance offered

Whatcom County says 25% of impacted water users haven't received claim forms.

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Northwest Sports Update: Riq out in Seattle, Geno to the Jets, WBC drama between Mariners and more

The Seahawks lost another key defensive piece in free agency on Tuesday.

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UPDATED: All lanes open on I-5 following a collision near Northwest Avenue

Expect delays in the area, and there is no estimated time for reopening.

2 weeks ago in World

Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.

2 weeks ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.

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4 hours ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

56 minutes ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Seahawks, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba agree to 4-year, $168.8 million deal, AP source says

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Smith-Njigba's new deal surpasses that of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who signed a $161 million extension with $112 million guaranteed last March.

4 hours ago in Sports

Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line

Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year

"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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