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2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

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Senators pull away with 4-goal spree, beat Kraken 7-4

Seattle has lost two in a row and four of its past six.

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Three Whatcom County basketball teams bring home state titles

The Lynden girls, Lynden Christian boys and Lummi Nation boys are all state champions.

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Three Whatcom County teams playing for state basketball championships on Saturday

Find out the broadcast times and stations for the Lynden girls, Lynden Christian boys and Lummi Nation boys' state title games.

3 weeks ago in

Two Bellingham teens arrested in connection to tire-slashings

In total, the two are suspected of causing over $15,000 worth of damage.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

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Mo Tsimouris: Co-owner of Bellingham Bar & Grill, owner of Bellingham Axe

The lifelong Whatcom County resident has watched the county change in the last few decades and has participated in the culture downtown Bellingham cultivates.

3 weeks ago in High School,

Four Whatcom County teams still vying for state championships

Lynden girls, LC boys and girls, and Lummi boys all have a shot at state basketball titles

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Lifestyle Lookout: Tulip Festival nears, a local jazz performance and fresh local beer in Whatcom County

Here's your list of events happening this weekend in our community.

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Northwest Sports Update: Lynden girls and LC boys advance to state semis, Kraken’s home streak ends, Seahawks’ Shaheed to test free agency and more

The Lynden Christian girls play Annie Wright on KPUG tonight with a spot in the 1A semifinals on the line.

3 weeks ago in

Residents share frustrations over homeless encampments in Bellingham

The encampment has proven to be resilient despite the city’s actions against the absentee owner of a large property directly behind the Walmart.

3 weeks ago in

Bellingham accepts federal funding for streetlights, resurfacing on Bellingham roads

Samish Way has been designated part of the National Highway System, making it eligible for funds focused on road maintenance.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

3 weeks ago in National

Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.

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CHS Northwest announces sale of additional locations including Nooksack, Ferndale and Lynden

The Bellingham location sale was announced just weeks ago.

3 weeks ago in National

Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.

3 weeks ago in

State issues emergency closure of oyster harvesting in Drayton Harbor

Drayton Harbor Oyster Company will stay open but won't serve any shellfish from the harbor until it's safe to do so.  

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5 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.

2 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

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

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.

5 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.

6 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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