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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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National Sports
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports, Trending
Knight delivers joke during ‘SNL’ appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners
Knight, the U.S. women's captain, along with teammate Megan Keller and men's team brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes, made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL" on Saturday night.
6 hours ago in Sports
President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.
3 days ago in Sports
NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.
3 days ago in Sports
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.
4 days ago in Sports
Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.
6 days ago in Sports
Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA
"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"
6 days ago in Sports
UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.
7 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn shared in an Instagram post on Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture in the leg she initially revealed after clipping a gate and sailing off course just 13 seconds into her run on Feb. 8.
Entertainment
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports, Trending
Knight delivers joke during ‘SNL’ appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners
Knight, the U.S. women's captain, along with teammate Megan Keller and men's team brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes, made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL" on Saturday night.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Scream 7’ opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount
Thirty years after the original slasher movie opened in theaters, "Scream 7" debuted with a franchise-best $64.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown
After a near awards-season sweep by "One Battle After Another," "Sinners" won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild's 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, shaking up the Oscar race and setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
What to Stream: Harry Styles, ‘War Machine,’ Steve Carell, ‘Young Sherlock’ and Pokémon Pokopia
Harry Styles' fourth solo album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," and Guy Ritchie's detective series "Young Sherlock" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
National News
6 hours ago in National
FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 early Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as a potential act of terrorism.
6 hours ago in National
Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state
After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.
3 days ago in National
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries
After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.
4 days ago in National
Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
4 days ago in National
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.
Sports
6 hours 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.
6 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Eberle scores twice as Kraken defeat Canucks 5-1
Joey Daccord made 27 saves for the Kraken.
3 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.
4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Graham Ike scores 19 points as No. 9 Gonzaga beats Portland 89-48 to clinch WCC crown
Braeden Smith added 15 points for the Bulldogs (28-2, 16-1), who avenged their 87-80 loss at Portland on Feb. 4.
4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Wyatt Johnston’s two goals lead Stars past Kraken 4-1
Dallas swept the three-game season series for the third consecutive season.
5 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Kraken return to ice, M’s continue high-scoring spring training, broadcast schedule for opening round of state basketball and more
The Kraken are back tonight after taking three weeks off for a highly successful Olympics for the United States.
5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
US men’s hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women’s team will be honored ‘soon’
Trump also said goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who stopped 41 shots in the gold medal game, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
6 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Cal hits first homer of the year, Kraken return from break, state wrestling and swimming standouts and more
Cal Raleigh hit his first home run of spring training this afternoon.
7 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: USA men’s hockey wins first gold since 1980, state basketball seedings, Sounders open season and more
Find out the opening matchups of the state basketball tournament for each of Whatcom County's eight remaining teams.
1 week ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s open Cactus League play, Lynden girls win district title, USA-Canada men’s hockey for Olympic gold and more
The Team USA men will face Canada for Olympic gold on Sunday morning.
Local News
1 hour ago in Local
WSP issues Missing Indigenous Person Alert for two Lummi teens
Anyone who knows anything about the whereabouts of either or both teens is asked to call 9-1-1.
6 hours ago in Government, Local, National, Trending
Where things stand after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to seize the moment and overthrow the theocracy that cracked down on nationwide protests early this year.
3 days ago in Environmental, Farm, Local, Weather
Drought emergency remains in effect for Whatcom County amid warm winter
The county's snowpack levels remain well below normal, according to a water supply update from the state.
Bellingham woman found guilty of 2021 murder in Blaine
67-year-old Lynda Mercy will now await her sentencing on March 5.
Blaine man arrested following suspected road rage incident involving gun
Police say he pointed a pistol at someone before recklessly chasing them across the city.
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