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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

Baseball player wearing a dark helmet with the Seattle Mariners logo, looking down with a beard.

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

Seattle Mariners batter in white uniform with helmet and 50 Seasons patch stands at the plate, while a Cleveland pitcher/infielder in gray with a red cap lingers behind him.

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

Baseball pitcher in a Seattle Mariners uniform winding up to throw on the dirt mound with a blurred crowd behind him.

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

Two women stand together and smile at a crowded event, the left woman wearing a black blazer and white shirt with a decorative brooch, the right in a bright green blazer.

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

Baseball infield action: fielder in blue reaches for a ground ball as a baserunner slides toward the base beside him.

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

Mariners batter mid-swing in teal uniform with orange bat during a baseball game, crowd in background

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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