Coming Up in The Zone
Allan Fee and KPUG’s broadcasters will preview this weekend’s regional round of the state basketball tournament.

Hear It Now
- Jerome Toby: Lummi Boys Basketball Back-To-Back State Champs
- Tim Zylstra: Lynden Christian Boys Basketball State Champions
- Rob Adams: Lynden Girls Basketball Three-Peat
- Sports Saturday 3/7/26: Ref Damon Bruland on officiating, WhatcomPreps’ Tyler Anderson on the SunDome experience and more live from Yakima
- Sports Saturday 2/28/26: State basketball tournament tips off, Nooksack Valley’s Shane Wichers, Mariners positional battles at spring training and more
National Sports
24 hours ago in Sports
Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record
Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.
2 days ago in Sports
Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals
Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.
2 days ago in Sports
Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.
2 days ago in Sports
George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
5 days ago in High School, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports
Four Whatcom County teams still vying for state championships
Lynden girls, LC boys and girls, and Lummi boys all have a shot at state basketball titles
6 days 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
6 days ago in Sports
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."
7 days 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.
Entertainment
24 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’
Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.
National News
2 minutes ago in National
2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
24 hours ago in National
In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.
2 days ago in National
Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.
2 days ago in National
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
2 days ago in National
Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.
Sports
14 hours ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Riq out in Seattle, Geno to the Jets, WBC drama between Mariners and more
The Seahawks lost another key defensive piece in free agency on Tuesday.
24 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
No. 12 Gonzaga beats Oregon State 65-56, advances to 29th straight WCC final
Gonzaga (29-3) will play Santa Clara (26-7) in the title game.
2 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Walker among Seahawks leaving in free agency, WWU women book ticket to national tourney and more
The Seahawks are in the market for a new running back after Kenneth Walker III signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Senators pull away with 4-goal spree, beat Kraken 7-4
Seattle has lost two in a row and four of its past six.
3 days ago in Local, Northwest Sports
Three Whatcom County basketball teams bring home state titles
The Lynden girls, Lynden Christian boys and Lummi Nation boys are all state champions.
4 days ago in Local, Northwest Sports
Three Whatcom County teams playing for state basketball championships on Saturday
Find out the broadcast times and stations for the Lynden girls, Lynden Christian boys and Lummi Nation boys' state title games.
5 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Four Whatcom County basketball teams play for spot in state title game, WWU women tip off playoffs, Geno out in Vegas and more
View the full slate of state basketball tournament games on the radio today.
5 days ago in High School, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Sports
Four Whatcom County teams still vying for state championships
Lynden girls, LC boys and girls, and Lummi boys all have a shot at state basketball titles
6 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Lynden girls and LC boys advance to state semis, Kraken’s home streak ends, Seahawks’ Shaheed to test free agency and more
The Lynden Christian girls play Annie Wright on KPUG tonight with a spot in the 1A semifinals on the line.
6 days 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
Local News
35 minutes ago in Community Events, Government, Local
City of Bellingham to host “Ask Us Anything” event at cruise terminal
Mayor Kim Lund and her staff will be prepared to take questions regarding current projects and some of the city's top priorities.
35 minutes ago in Crime, Local
Man hospitalized following suspected accidental shooting in Ferndale
A witness says he accidentally shot himself in the leg when he tried to take his gun out of its holster.
13 hours ago in Business, Government, Local
‘Millionaires’ Tax’ sparks prolonged debate in Olympia
The bill awaits a third hearing before it can leave the House and head to Gov. Ferguson's desk.
13 hours ago in Government, Local
New municipal court judge appointed in Bellingham
Nicholas Henery will begin his term on March 16.
Anacortes Police reports two dead after early morning shooting
Police say there is no threat to the public at this time.
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