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- Sports Saturday 2/14/26: Seahawks SB reaction, Squalicum’s Caden Mee, HS basketball district tourney update and more
- Sports Saturday 2/7/25: Whatcom County coaches preview Super Bowl LX and district basketball thoughts
- Bill Romanowski: Super Bowl VX Thoughts
- Mark Kerr: Former UFC Heavyweight Champion on the Super Bowl
- Frank Caliendo: Impressions and Super Bowl Thoughts
National Sports
24 hours ago in Sports
Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
24 hours ago in Sports
A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award
Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports
Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.
Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record
Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, taking silver as Choi Gaon wins women’s halfpipe
Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe on Thursday.
2 days ago in Sports
Chloe Kim on deck for chance at third straight Olympic gold
Now, it's Chloe Kim's turn to grasp a special spot in snowboarding's record book. Kim will be in the halfpipe Thursday night, trying to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Jessie Diggins fights injury to take bronze in race dominated by Sweden at Milan Cortina Games
Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden's Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title
Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.
3 days ago in Sports
Jordan Stolz opens his bid for 4 golds by winning the 1,000 meters in an Olympic-record time
Jordan Stolz pictured this moment most of his life, ever since he was 5 and learning to skate on a frozen pond in his Wisconsin backyard after falling in love with speedskating while watching the 2010 Winter Olympics on TV — and hoping to one day step atop the podium himself.
Entertainment
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports
Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.
24 hours ago in Entertainment
After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead
Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.
2 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout
Lifestyle Lookout: Valentine’s Day events happening this weekend in Bellingham
From 'Single Mingle Trivia' to improv comedy, this weekend is packed with fun events.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial
Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni came to a New York courthouse on Wednesday to see if her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment on the set of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us" could be settled before a May trial.
National News
1 day ago in National
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.
2 days ago in National
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.
3 days ago in National
Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court
Alex Murdaugh has admitted he is a thief, a liar, an insurance cheat, a drug addict and a bad lawyer. But even from behind bars he continues to adamantly deny he is a killer.
3 days ago in National
Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
3 days ago in National
Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers
Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.
Sports
21 hours ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: District basketball tourney on the radio, WWU women’s basketball clinch playoffs and more
The Lynden girls are eyeing their 70th straight win when they face Sehome in the 2A district semifinals on Saturday.
2 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s start spring training, WWU’s Breezy Johnson has another big Olympic moment and district basketball update
WWU alum Breezy Johnson's Olympic crash was followed by a viral proposal on Thursday.
3 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks Super Bowl Parade, Lummi boys and girls win district titles and more
Over a million 12's fans packed the streets of downtown Seattle to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl win.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Graham Ike scores 20 points and Fogle adds 17 as No. 12 Gonzaga routs Washington State 83-53
Mario Saint-Supery and Adam Miller added 11 points apiece for the Bulldogs.
4 days ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports
2026 World Cup events announced in Bellingham
In addition to watch parties, 15 local businesses were selected as designated fan zone venues.
4 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seattle preps for Super Bowl Parade, WWU alum continues stellar Olympics performance, Lummi plays for two district titles and more
The parade kicks off at 11 am Wednesday, directly after the Seahawks' championship ceremony at Lumen Field.
5 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks Super Bowl aftermath, former WWU student wins first US medal of Winter Olympics, new Bells coach and more
The Seahawks' Super Bowl parade takes place on Wednesday morning.
5 days ago in Community Events, Lifestyle, Local, Northwest Sports
Details for Seahawks’ Super Bowl Ceremony and Parade on Wednesday
The sold-out ceremony will take place at Lumen Field before the parade starts at 11 a.m.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Seahawks win second-ever Super Bowl behind monster game from ‘Dark Side’ defense
Kenneth Walker III won MVP, while Seattle’s defense backed him with 6 sacks and 2 interceptions.
1 week ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Super Bowl weekend for the Seahawks, WWU women pick up major win, HS basketball regular season finales and more
12's fans showed out at Civic Stadium on Friday for a Seahawks Super Bowl rally.
Local News
Recent spike in scam calls claims hundreds of thousands of dollars from community members
The elaborate scams involve the names of actual law enforcement officers and target residents with loved ones in jail.
21 hours ago in Government, Local
Whatcom County Council hears update on flood recovery plan ahead of key presentation
The council will learn the specifics of the county's early action project at its meeting on Feb. 24.
Third person arrested in connection to child trafficking case in Bellingham
All three adult suspects remain at the Whatcom County Jail.
Bellingham woman arrested in connection to child sex assault investigation
The 42-year-old Bellingham woman received methamphetamine in exchange for procuring at least three hotel reservations for a male suspect.
2 days ago in Local
Overnight severe weather shelter in Bellingham reopening with temperatures forecast to dip
The shelter on N. Forest Street will be open from Saturday through Wednesday.
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