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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

2 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

9 hours ago in Sports

Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers need to finish better. They started out well enough Thursday night that their fourth-quarter struggles didn't really matter.

9 hours ago in Sports

Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.

1 day ago in Sports

Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals

The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

2 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

4 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.

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.

National News

10 hours ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

Sports

2 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Prep football playoff picture, soccer and volleyball district tournament updates, M’s hire new hitting coach and more | Northwest Sports Update

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Lynden couldn't stop defending state champ Archbishop Murphy in a clash between two of the top teams in the state.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Lynden faces Archbishop Murphy, Bellingham and Sehome girls soccer advance to district semis, Kraken top Leafs in thriller and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Bayhawks' soccer team stayed undefeated at Civic Field last night, while the stadium will host a prep football doubleheader tonight.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The Rays, an expansion team that debuted in 1998, dropped to 0-3 in the World Series after defeats in 2008 and 2020.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kraken outlast Maple Leafs 5-4 to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna’s big game

Chandler Stephenson had a goal and an assist to help Seattle improve to 8-4-1.

4 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

Local News

47 minutes ago in Crime, Education, Local, Trending

Former Bellingham coach, safety director arrested on child rape charges

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He had left the district earlier this year to take a job in another district.

2 hours ago in Elections, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Final public hearing set to discuss Bellingham’s 2027 budget

The city council will also vote to send a regional fire authority and fire benefit charge to the February 2027 election ballot.

2 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Skagit County moving ahead with affordable senior housing project

The new units will be located on the current site of the Mount Vernon senior center.

3 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Bellingham woman charged with attempted child murder released from jail

A judge set bail for Brenda Wilder-Brown with the condition that she stays with her parents in Alaska.

3 hours ago in Business, Crime, Local, Trending

Pittie Project PNW founder pleads not guilty to 30 counts of animal cruelty

Ashley Georgia's trial is scheduled to begin on Dec. 14.