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Jeevan Badwal scored his first MLS goal as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on June 8, extending their unbeaten streak to ten games. The Sounders played with two men down after red cards were issued to Nouhou Tolo and Jon Bell in the second half. Vancouver leads MLS with 35 points, averaging 2.19 points per game.
George Kirby struck out a career-high 14 batters, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on June 8. This win ended the Mariners' five-game losing streak, with Donovan Solano driving in the decisive run. Andrés Muñoz secured his 18th save, striking out Mike Trout to close the game.
Sustainable Connections will host a community forum on June 17 to discuss their recent divestment from Cloud Mountain Farm Center. The event, scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rome Grange, aims to inform the public about upcoming changes at the farm following its closure last month.
A manhunt for Travis Decker, suspected of killing his three daughters, intensifies in Washington's North Cascades National Park. While some park areas have reopened, restrictions remain on certain trails due to the ongoing search. Authorities urge visitors in nearby regions to report any sightings of Decker.
A judge approved a historic settlement allowing colleges to pay Division I athletes directly, ending lawsuits against the NCAA. The settlement mandates nearly $2.8 billion in damages over ten years, with schools able to pay athletes up to $20 million annually starting July 1. Meanwhile, a Seattle man faces charges for burglarizing prominent athletes' homes, including Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo.
Bellingham Public Schools plans to install solar arrays at five schools, funded by the state’s Climate Commitment Act. The initiative is expected to save the district $165,000 in utility fees in its first year and will provide students with hands-on experience in clean energy development.
The Mariners aim to rebound from a poor homestand as they face the Angels in Anaheim, trailing the Astros by 1.5 games in the AL West. Despite the team's struggles, Cal Raleigh leads Major League Baseball in home runs, earning co-AL Player of the Week honors. Meanwhile, the Pacers pulled off a surprising victory against the Thunder in the NBA Finals.
Student workers at Western Washington University (WWU) ended a five-day strike after reaching an agreement with the university. The deal includes enhanced layoff protections, increased sick time, and wage adjustments, though the university did not recognize their union.
The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) expands bus service in Bellingham starting June 15, adding four new routes and increasing frequency to key locations. New routes will improve access to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and Bellingham Technical College, while some existing routes will see reduced service.
Federal funding cuts threaten the future of the Cascade Job Corps program in Skagit County, which provides job training for underprivileged youth. A federal judge temporarily blocked the program's shutdown, allowing classes to resume next week. The program serves approximately 250 young individuals, many of whom face homelessness or unsafe living conditions.