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

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1 hour ago in High School, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports
Two Whatcom teams bow out of state tournament while five others play on
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1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports, World
Cal Raleigh leads Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
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1 day ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
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2 days ago in Sports
Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says
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2 days ago in Sports
Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero
Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels' stories that highlighted his time at "Saturday Night Live" and enjoyed sharing the stage with brother Quinn and U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
2 days ago in Sports
A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP
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2 days ago in Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can’t rush back from injuries at age 31
Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close.
Entertainment
38 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
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1 day ago in Entertainment
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National News
40 minutes ago in National
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49 minutes ago in National
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51 minutes ago in National
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
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6 hours ago in National
What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
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1 day ago in National
Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary
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Sports
1 hour ago in High School, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports
Two Whatcom teams bow out of state tournament while five others play on
Lynden and Nooksack Valley boys suffer losses in Round of 12
7 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Blues beat Kraken 3-2 to halt Seattle’s 5-game home winning streak
Seattle defenseman Vince Dunn had a goal and an assist.
21 hours ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: State tourney tips off in Yakima, WWU women earn postseason honors, Rams make blockbuster trade and more
The Nooksack Valley boys were sent home following Whatcom County's first state basketball game at the SunDome.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports, World
Cal Raleigh leads Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Cal Raleigh and pitcher Gabe Speier will look to lead the U.S. team to a second title.
2 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks skip tag on K-9, Kyler out in AZ, Round of 12 broadcast schedule in Yakima and more
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2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Daccord backstops Kraken to 2-1 win, ending 12-game point streak for Hurricanes
Kaapo Kakko also scored for the Kraken, and Joey Daccord was superb in net with 35 saves.
3 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seven Whatcom teams alive after opening round of state basketball, WWU women earn top seed in GNAC Championships, Kraken prevail in PNW showdown and more
The Lynden girls and Lummi boys are both looking to repeat as state champs.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Lewis makes seven 3s as Saint Mary’s beats No. 9 Gonzaga 70-59 to share WCC regular-season title
It's the fourth straight year Saint Mary's has won at least a share of the conference title.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Eberle scores twice as Kraken defeat Canucks 5-1
Joey Daccord made 27 saves for the Kraken.
6 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: State basketball tourney tips off, WWU men make playoff push while WWU women host Senior Night and more
Lynden High School will be the host site for six of the eight state basketball tournament games for Whatcom County teams this weekend.
Local News
22 hours ago in Business, Government, Local
House Bill aiming to restrict data center energy use fails to pass in Olympia
The bill had lost a lot of its original language on the House floor, including stipulations that it pay fees to the state for high energy consumption.
22 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local
House bill proposes to bring passenger-only ferry service to Bellingham waters
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2 days ago in Government, Local
Bellingham Police clarify role in immigration-related enforcement
The department says it doesn't take part in civil immigration enforcement or ask about immigration status.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors
Opening date announced for newly improved beach access at Boulevard Park
Part of the South Bay Trail will be closed for much of Wednesday ahead of the reopening.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local
Whatcom County opens submissions for ‘I Voted’ sticker designs
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