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Allan Fee and KPUG’s broadcasters will preview this weekend’s regional round of the state basketball tournament.

Hear It Now
- Jerome Toby: Lummi Boys Basketball Back-To-Back State Champs
- Tim Zylstra: Lynden Christian Boys Basketball State Champions
- Rob Adams: Lynden Girls Basketball Three-Peat
- Sports Saturday 3/7/26: Ref Damon Bruland on officiating, WhatcomPreps’ Tyler Anderson on the SunDome experience and more live from Yakima
- Sports Saturday 2/28/26: State basketball tournament tips off, Nooksack Valley’s Shane Wichers, Mariners positional battles at spring training and more
National Sports
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.
1 day ago in Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.
2 days ago in Sports
PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.
3 days ago in Sports
Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history
Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.
3 days ago in Sports
Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance
Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.
3 days ago in Sports
MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches
It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history. Should Isiah Kiner-Falefa have taken a bigger lead? Why did the third base coach draw a line in the dirt right there? What if IKF sprinted to the plate instead of sliding?
4 days ago in Sports
Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record
Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.
5 days ago in Sports
Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals
Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.
5 days ago in Sports
Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.
Entertainment
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony
Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep
British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them
Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.
2 days ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local, Outdoors
Lifestyle Lookout: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Celtic Rock, Firefighter’s Ball and Birding
There is no shortage of opportunities to celebrate Irish heritage and the many wonders of the Emerald Isle this weekend. We have you covered in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
National News
22 hours ago in National, Trending
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.
1 day ago in National
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
1 day ago in National
Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says
A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.
2 days ago in National
Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
3 days ago in National
2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
Sports
19 hours ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: WWU women advance in national tourney, Seahawks to see impacts of millionaires tax, Whatcom County All-Star Game and more
The Vikings beat Point Loma Friday afternoon to move on to the regional semifinals in Ellensburg.
19 hours ago in Community Events, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Tribal News
PHOTOS: Lummi Nation Celebration for Blackhawks, Lady Blackhawks
The Lummi community celebrated historic finishes for both their boys and girls basketball teams on Friday.
2 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks make flurry of signings, Lummi championship parade, US vs. Canada in WBC and more
The Seahawks added a new running back to help fill the hole left by their Super Bowl MVP.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Diallo scores 22 points, Washington beats USC 83-79 for OT win in 2nd round of Big Ten Tournament
The 12th-seeded Huskies (16-16) will take on fifth-seeded Ohio State in a quarterfinal on Thursday.
3 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: U.S. upset by Italy in WBC, Huskies men edge USC in Big Ten tourney, Kraken drop third straight and more
Cal Raleigh and Team USA's fate depends on the result of Mexico vs. Italy tonight.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Ryan Ufko scores his first NHL goal as the Predators beat the Kraken 4-2
The Kraken, clinging to a wild-card slot, have now lost five of their last seven games.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
No. 12 Gonzaga beats Santa Clara 79-68 to win the WCC tournament in its final appearance
The Bulldogs are leaving for the Pac-12 Conference next season and made sure to go out winners.
4 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Riq out in Seattle, Geno to the Jets, WBC drama between Mariners and more
The Seahawks lost another key defensive piece in free agency on Tuesday.
4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
No. 12 Gonzaga beats Oregon State 65-56, advances to 29th straight WCC final
Gonzaga (29-3) will play Santa Clara (26-7) in the title game.
5 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Walker among Seahawks leaving in free agency, WWU women book ticket to national tourney and more
The Seahawks are in the market for a new running back after Kenneth Walker III signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Local News
19 hours ago in Community Events, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Tribal News
PHOTOS: Lummi Nation Celebration for Blackhawks, Lady Blackhawks
The Lummi community celebrated historic finishes for both their boys and girls basketball teams on Friday.
20 hours ago in Local
Bellingham’s landmark tree interim ordinance extended for fourth time
The city plans to develop permanent regulations to protect its largest trees moving forward.
20 hours ago in Local
Sedro-Woolley Police search for victims of online sex exploitation against minors
An unnamed suspect is already facing charges in connection to the investigation.
20 hours ago in Local
Man arrested for DUI following wrong-way crash on I-5 near Birch Bay
WSP says it resulted only in minor injuries.
20 hours ago in Local
Skagit Valley tulip farms opening ahead of schedule for early bloom
The valley's two largest farms are both opening on Saturday, March 21.
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