News » Page 7

2 weeks ago in Sports

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade

New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.

2 weeks ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

Baseball batter wearing number 29 stands at home plate with bat in hand, seen from behind in a full stadium.

2 weeks ago in

Cal Raleigh delivers decisive hit in return from injured list as Mariners top Orioles 3-1

Julio Rodríguez had an RBI single for the Mariners, who hold a slim lead in the AL West.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

2 weeks ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.

2 weeks ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé

Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.

2 weeks ago in

Temporary bypass in place for NB I-5 south of Bellingham starting Wednesday night

Both directions of I-5 near Chuckanut Creek will have bypass roads through September during fish passage construction.

Baseball player in teal Mariners jersey running toward first base with helmet and glove on

2 weeks ago in

Northwest Sports Update: Cal returns for M’s homestand, Bells hit the road, Sorsby to NFL and more

Cal Raleigh is back in the Mariners' lineup for the first time in over a month in tonight's series opener against the Orioles.

Three wind turbines with tall white towers and blue-blade rotors against a clear blue sky, illustrating renewable energy infrastructure.],

2 weeks ago in

Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development

Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.

Courtroom scene with a judge at the bench, a lawyer speaking, and several attendees, an American flag in the background

2 weeks ago in

Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges

Prosecutors say the man drove from Bellingham to the nation's capital to carry out the ambush in November 2025.

Two Nara Organics Organic Infant Formula cans with blue lids, labeled milk-based powder with iron, featuring cow illustrations on the label.

2 weeks ago in

Washington infant’s hospitalization linked to baby formula recall

Health officials are investigating a botulism outbreak involving powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.

Electric vehicle charging station with a white car plugged in; orange and black ChargePoint unit in foreground, white van in background.

2 weeks ago in

State grants bring new EV charging stations to Bellingham

The 16 charging ports are expected to be active by late 2027.

2 weeks ago in

Bellingham Mayor Lund issues business-centered executive order

In a statement, Lund said that affordability issues can't be solved without steady work opportunities.

2 weeks ago in

WSDOT seeks input on future Lynden paving projects

Work is scheduled to begin in 2028.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season

Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.

Recent Headlines

2 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Bellingham man accused of intentionally setting fire to his Barkley Village apartment

Witnesses extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived, no one was injured.

2 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Local, Outdoors, Trending

South Whatcom Fire Authority to limit emergency response outside jurisdiction

Response times could rise around Lake Whatcom, Lookout Mountain, Chuckanut Mountain and parts of Galbraith Mountain.

5 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local

Affordable housing development opens for families near Bellis Fair Mall

Additional housing for seniors will be available when Phase 2 of the project ends in spring 2027.

6 hours ago in Business, Elections, Local, Trending

Signatures submitted for rental price fixing initiative in Bellingham

If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.

11 hours ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

Bellingham Traffic