Friday Night Lights in Deming, a loaded Week 6 prep football slate, Seahawks-49ers and more | Northwest Sports Update

Golden Knights beat Kraken 6-2 behind 2 goals each from Olofsson and Hertl

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Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS

National Sports

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Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

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Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.

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Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.

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MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.

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A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall

A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.

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Mount Vernon School District mulls upgrades to athletic facilities

A district committee recommended two six-year capital levy options to fund a covered stadium, among other improvements.

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Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS

With the Yankees' season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.

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Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers' Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn't all that impressed with himself.

2 days ago in Sports

49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over ‘Juice’ celebration that NFL said imitated beer chug

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an "offensive" celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.

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Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief

When right-hander Michael King dramatically emerged from the bullpen in a darkened Petco Park to pitch in the eighth inning of Game 3 just two days after he made a five-inning start in Game 2, the San Diego Padres' desperate determination to extend their season was clear.

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Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring

For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.

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Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction

In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.

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Eyes to the sky at Cornwall Park: Birding in Bellingham

Bellingham Bird Week has featured several activities, including a guided owling in Cornwall Park.

1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Deming Oktoberfest, Celtic Festival, Harvest Festival and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

If you want to celebrate the fall season, Celtic music, German heritage or all of the above, we have you covered in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

National News

8 hours ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

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Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

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Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.

1 week ago in National, Trending

NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...

Sports

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Friday Night Lights in Deming, a loaded Week 6 prep football slate, Seahawks-49ers and more | Northwest Sports Update

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The Zone’s Friday Night Lights pregame show will be live at Mt. Baker leading up to the 7:00 kickoff between Baker and Nooksack on KPUG.

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LC football hosts Archbishop Murphy, MLB proposes shortened season, TNF in Dallas and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Lyncs are facing off against the defending 2A state champions tonight to kick off Week 6 of the prep football season.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kraken fall to Knights, MLB Playoffs update, Oregon coaching legend retires and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Kraken are about to head out on a five-game road trip out East.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Golden Knights beat Kraken 6-2 behind 2 goals each from Olofsson and Hertl

Shane Wright and Jared McCann scored third-period goals for the Kraken.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seahawks pass on Mixon, Mt. Baker hoops star to Iowa State, new basketball coaches at Sehome and Ferndale and more | Northwest Sports Update

Seattle is in the market for a running back in the absence of Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kooiman sets LC rushing record, Seahawks add Mixon, Mariners stars undergo surgery and more | Northwest Sports Update

Senior running back Chris Kooiman set several records in the Lyncs' homecoming win over Meridian on Friday.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Kraken beat Flames 6-1 in home opener as Calgary stays winless

Kraken improve to 2-1-0 in new season

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Emanuel Wilson sparks Seahawks past Chargers 30-23, handing Los Angeles a fourth straight loss

Sam Darnold threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns for the defending Super Bowl champions.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Prep football Week 5 in LC, Seahawks host Chargers, Kraken notch big win to open season, former Sehome standouts propel WWU soccer and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show will be live at Lynden Christian leading up to the 7:00 kickoff between the Lyncs and Trojans on KPUG.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Vince Dunn has a three-point night to lift Kraken over Flames, 6-1

Seattle led 2-0 by the midway point of the first period.

Local News

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New state law adds protections for immigrant workers

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The Immigrant Worker Protection Act requires employers to notify workers of federal immigration inspections.

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