National Sports
8 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win
Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer. Not so fast.
1 day ago in Education, Elections, High School, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, Trending
Mount Vernon voters to decide on capital levy for covered bleachers, more stadium upgrades
The school board voted to send the levy to the February 2027 special election ballot.
Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge
Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know
The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
5 days ago in Sports
Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 20-point streak ends at 141 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time for his record streak of 20-point games to end. The Oklahoma City star's run of 141 consecutive regular season contests with at least 20 points ended Thursday night when he subbed himself out toward the end of a game against the Denver Nuggets.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat
The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.
1 week ago in Sports
LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks
There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says
The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending
Semiahmoo Resort seeking new owner
The property was listed for sale earlier this month.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.
National News
6 days ago in National
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
6 days ago in National
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
1 week ago in National
The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
1 week ago in National
Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
2 weeks ago in National
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
Sports
1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Seahawks trade for Colts’ star guard, M’s enter final round of manager interviews, Ferndale native to miss rest of Huskies’ season and more | Northwest Sports Update
Seattle sent third and fifth round picks to Indy this morning in exchange for 3x All-Pro LG Quenton Nelson.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Hawks stymie Chiefs, Anacortes QB sets state records, Meridian clinches playoff spot and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Seahawks' defense did what no team has ever done to Patrick Mahomes on Sunday.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 150 receiving yards and a score in the Seahawks’ 20-3 win over the Chiefs
Sam Darnold threw for 257 yards and a score for the Seahawks.
5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Blaine QB Connor Brown makes history, Friday Night Lights at Meridian, Seahawks prep for K-9’s return and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show is live from Laurel tonight ahead of Meridian's showdown with Nooksack Valley on KPUG.
6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Charbonnet trending towards season debut, Arroyo out for season, Blaine hosts Sultan and more | Northwest Sports Update
Zach Charbonnet was a full participant in practice this week for the first time since tearing his ACL in January.
7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Reported candidates for M’s manager surface, Kraken avoid collapse in shootout win, prep volleyball/soccer updates and more | Northwest Sports Update
A new name has been added to the mix in the Mariners' search for a new skipper.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Kraken recover to beat Red Wings 4-3 in shootout after blowing 3-goal lead in 3rd period
Philipp Grubauer made 22 saves in regulation and then denied Dylan Larkin to end the shootout.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Rays-Brewers in World Series, 49ers stay perfect, NBA tips off and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Kraken are kicking off a four-game homestand against the Red Wings tonight.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Lyncs top Pioneers in 1A faceoff, Huskies backup leads them to first Big Ten win, Kraken return home and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Kraken were on the wrong side of NHL history over the weekend in the final game of their road trip.
2 weeks ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Friday Night Lights in Lynden, Lions volleyball edges Sehome in thriller, Hawks fall in Denver, Sonics steam slows and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show is live at Lynden High School for tonight's game against Burlington on KPUG.
Local News
3 minutes ago in Elections, Government, Local, Trending
Whatcom County takes measures to bolster ballot box security amid statewide push
The auditor's office is asking local law enforcement to monitor ballot drop box locations ahead of Election Day.
6 minutes ago in Business, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Trending
Blaine puts year-long hold on data centers, bans kratom sales
Both moves follow similar actions by other local municipalities.
1 hour ago in Crime, Local, Trending
Gang member sentenced in connection to Whatcom County drug operation
Investigators say the man sold drugs in Bellingham encampments on numerous occasions.
2 hours ago in Business, Local, Trending
Downtown Bellingham restaurant requests public’s support
The 15-year-old restaurant, like many others, is struggling to keep up with rising costs.
2 hours ago in Crime, Government, Local, Trending
Statewide police use-of-force database sheds light on local law enforcement trends
Bellingham reported 14 use-of-force incidents in 2026, while the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office reported none.
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