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- Sports Saturday 2/14/26: Seahawks SB reaction, Squalicum’s Caden Mee, HS basketball district tourney update and more
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National Sports
14 minutes ago in Sports
Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury
Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.
7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.
7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.
Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’
Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."
1 day ago in Sports
Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain
Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.
1 day ago in Sports
Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts
The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation
The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend
If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.
5 days 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.
Entertainment
16 minutes ago in Entertainment
A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that
If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction
Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show.
National News
18 minutes ago in National
Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.
1 day ago in National
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
1 day ago in National
Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded
A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.
1 day ago in National, Trending
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.
Sports
20 hours ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Local high school basketball teams fight on, US earns 21 medals at Winter Olympics
The US earned two silver medals today, one in freestyle skiing and another in speedskating, to boost their total to 21.
2 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks tap new OC, Lynden wins state’s inaugural flag football title, district basketball tourney update and more
Lynden's girls flag football team completed its undefeated season by bringing home historic hardware.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Seahawks expected to hire 49ers tight end coach Fleury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
Fleury has been a member of San Francisco’s coaching staff since 2019.
5 days 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.
6 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.
7 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
Local News
20 hours ago in Government, Local
Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund reflects on 2025, previews what’s to come for 2026 in State of the City address
Lund detailed how the city grappled with a $10 million budget shortfall in 2025.
20 hours ago in Local
Severe weather shelters reopen in Whatcom County as overnight temps dip below freezing
Overnight shelters in Bellingham and Ferndale will be available through Friday.
21 hours ago in Local
City of Bellingham secures federal funding to replace Electric Avenue Bridge
Construction is expected to begin in 2028.
23 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local
Bellingham City Council to consider extending landmark tree ordinance for six more months
A public hearing will be held prior to the vote at its upcoming meeting on Monday.
Lynden woman sentenced in connection to drive-by shooting in Bellingham
She pled guilty to drive-by shooting, second degree assault and drug possession charges.
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