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Allan Fee previews the Seahawks’ upcoming game, discusses the Mariners’ manager search, talks the latest in prep football as the season hits its home stretch and more.

 

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.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

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

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.

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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.