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2 weeks ago in Sports
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety
For many introverts, shy individuals and people with social anxiety, mingling at parties is often draining or arouses uncomfortable emotions. The internal debate about whether or not to attend large get-togethers can get especially intense during the holiday season, a time when many workplaces celebrate with cocktail hours, gift exchanges and other forms of organized fun.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spent night in county jail, hours after his firing
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was still jailed on Thursday morning, according to court records, less than 24 hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."
UPDATE: Skagit County issues evacuation order for entire 100-year floodplain, downtown Mount Vernon
The Division Street Bridge to and from West Mount Vernon is closing at 6 pm on Thursday.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage
Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. The U.N.'s cultural agency gave foodies on Wednesday another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world's "intangible" cultural heritage.
2 weeks ago in World
Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
Ukraine was expected to give its latest peace proposals to U.S. negotiators Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyiv's effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms.
UPDATE: Everson sees major flooding, residents under voluntary evacuation order
All residents north of the Nooksack River in Everson are being advised to leave the area.
State lawmakers grill BP over Olympic Pipeline leak
Several members of Congress are giving BP until Jan. 8 to answer their questions about the incident.
Northwest Sports Update: Michigan football coach out, Alonso signs with Orioles, proposed amendment targets Lynden Christian and more
Several schools in Whatcom County have submitted a proposal to move larger 1A private schools up one classification.
Little Squalicum Pier closed after sinkholes develop
The city's Parks and Recreation department made the announcement via social media that the pier is closed until further notice early Wednesday afternoon.
UPDATE: City of Sumas issues flood warning, Go Alert for all residents
Sumas residents can pick up sandbags at the City Shop on Kneuman Road until 7 pm on Wednesday.
Whatcom County officials warn residents of moderate flooding this week
The Nooksack River at Ferndale is expected to see the most flooding when it crests around 21 ft. on Thursday afternoon, which puts it just above the moderate flood stage.
UPDATE: Level 3 Go NOW! evacuations issued for Concrete
Anyone in the impacted flood areas should secure their belongings and property, get a go bag ready and have an evacuation route planned.
2 weeks ago in National
Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years
Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
2 weeks ago in National
Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest
The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.
2 weeks ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.
2 weeks ago in World
Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother's behalf Wednesday, and said in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world "we must be willing to fight for freedom."
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.
Skagit County encourages evacuations of low-lying areas prior to flooding
Communities often impacted include Marblemount, Rockport, Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman and surrounding areas.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart
After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.
