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National Sports
22 hours ago in Sports
Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year
There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.
2 days ago in Sports
Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic
The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.
2 days ago in Sports
Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.
6 days ago in Sports
Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
6 days ago in Sports
The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Kings secure playoff spot with 5-3 win over Kraken
It was Seattle's first loss of the season to the Kings
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports
Naylor homers twice, Kirby pitches into 8th as Mariners beat Astros for 4-game sweep
Seattle shook off a five-game losing streak with sweep of division rivals
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car
Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.
National News
21 hours ago in National
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year
A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
2 days ago in National
And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race
The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.
6 days ago in National, Trending
Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.
6 days ago in National, Trending
Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.
1 week ago in National
Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.
Sports
12 hours ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s fumble early lead to A’s, Storm star to miss start of season, new prep sports rules and more
A rule change that would have required Lynden Christian to move up from 1A to 2A did not pass a vote by the WIAA.
22 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Carlos Cortes goes 4 for 5 with a homer and the Athletics beat the Mariners 6-4
The Athletics took sole possession of first place in the AL West.
1 day ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Donovan hits IL, M’s take on A’s, WWU softball battles for conference lead and more
The Mariners will be without one of their top hitters for at least a week.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Woo goes 7 strong innings as the Mariners power past the Rangers 5-2
Gabe Speier pitched a scoreless eighth and Andres Muñoz struck out the side in the ninth for his third save of the season.
5 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s look to snap skid against Rangers, Rapinoe and Bird split, Kraken end season and more
Seattle sports' biggest power couple is no more.
5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Padres beat Mariners 5-2 behind Tatis, Buehler for 8th straight win, 11th in 12 games
San Diego beat Seattle for just the fourth time in 12 games at Petco Park since 2022.
6 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s collapse in walk off loss, Kraken play season finale, Sounders booted from Champions Cup and more
The M's are looking to avoid a sweep in San Diego tonight after falling in a heartbreaker Wednesday.
6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Jackson Merrill’s walk-off double caps 5-run 9th, Padres beat Mariners 7-6
Luke Raley hit a two-run home run, doubled and finished with a career-high four hits for the Mariners.
7 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s aim to rebound in San Diego, Kraken near season’s end in Vegas, UW’s Steinbach NBA-bound and more
The M's are facing a Padres closer who's riding an incredible streak of shutout appearances.
7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Bogaerts and Miller lead Padres to 4-1 win over Mariners in Vedder Cup opener
Seattle's four-game winning streak ended. Those victories were a home sweep against Houston.
Local News
12 hours ago in Business, Government, Local
Refund system launches for businesses impacted by stricken-down Trump tariffs
40% of Whatcom County businesses surveyed in summer 2025 said the tariffs directly impacted their business.
12 hours ago in Education, Local
High school graduation requirements may change for Washington students
Named FutureReady, the task force found in a 2025 interim report several gaps in how students are prepared to enter the world after K-12 education.
12 hours ago in Education, Local
Incoming Blaine childcare center among recipients of $56 million in state grants
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County also received one of the highest funding amounts.
12 hours ago in Local
Drug Takeback Day set for this Saturday in Whatcom County
In Whatcom County, the Sheriff's Office will accept those meds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Fork and Birch Bay Libraries.
12 hours ago in Elections, Government, Local
Ballots due in one week for Lynden voters
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or dropped off in an official drop box by 8 p.m.
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