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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.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’
Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.
Road work expected to impact I-5, north Whatcom County drivers
The work is part of a regional pavement preservation project designed to extend the life of highways across northwest Washington.
Gas prices creep higher, seasonal price drop likely delayed if mid-East diplomacy stalls
Historically, gas prices ease after the summer travel season comes to an end.
WA education council considers expanding grant applicant support
Gov. Bob Ferguson said his proposal requiring graduating seniors to either opt-out or complete FAFSA registration will be requested in the upcoming legislative session.
M’s release Garver and Refsnyder, Seahawks’ Hard Knocks debut, Bells wind down regular season and more | Northwest Sports Update
The M's made a flurry of roster moves Tuesday to make room for their trade deadline additions.
Whatcom County Auditor seeks opposition statements for local propositions, initiatives
Applicants must live in the impacted area of those ballot measures and apply by Monday, Aug. 10.
Former WWU employee sues school over disability accommodations
The lawsuit alleges Western accommodated another employee after refusing to provide the same service for the plaintiff.
UPDATE: Air quality alert issued for east Whatcom County, heat advisory for region
Forecasters expect winds to keep pushing wildfire smoke from B.C. and eastern Washington into the county through Thursday.
A weekend in north Whatcom County: Sand castles and block party | Photos
Between a block party and sand sculpture competition, Whatcom County was rife with activity the first weekend of August.
Pair of Blaine families sues school district over sexual assault, Title IX claims
Both juvenile victims accuse the same minor suspect of assaulting them on separate occasions.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
1 week ago in Sports
Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes
After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.
1 week ago in World
Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before winds and high temperatures return
Firefighters west of Athens raced to exploit a break in high winds on Tuesday, working to strengthen containment lines as forecasters warned that stronger gusts and rising temperatures would return in the coming days.
1 week ago in National
Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX’s first earnings call as a public company
Investors in Elon Musk's space company get a chance to question him Tuesday after SpaceX issues its first quarterly earnings since going public.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.
1 week ago in Sports
Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones help New York beat Seattle for 5th win in past 6 games
Flau'jae Johnson scored 25 points, while Natisha Hiedeman and Dominque Malonga each added 17 for Seattle (6-26).
