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National Sports

12 hours 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.

19 hours 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.

7 days ago in Sports

Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 20-point streak ends at 141 games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time for his record streak of 20-point games to end. The Oklahoma City star's run of 141 consecutive regular season contests with at least 20 points ended Thursday night when he subbed himself out toward the end of a game against the Denver Nuggets.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat

The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.

Entertainment

12 hours 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.

19 hours 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.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling

Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.

16 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Rocky Horror Picture Show, Trick-or-Treat, Halloween at Trackside and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

Halloween is here and there are a bunch of fun events around Whatcom County this weekend to celebrate spooky season.

National News

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.

2 weeks ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

Sports

10 hours 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.

18 hours 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.

18 hours 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.

3 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.

6 days 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

12 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, National, Traffic, Trending

Blaine receives $66 million to build overpass at Bell Road rail crossing

Frequent crossings from BNSF and Amtrak trains are causing daily traffic backups at the intersection.

12 hours ago in Business, Local, Trending

WA-led coalition reaches settlement with GM over privacy allegations

The lawsuit centered around a now-defunct service offered by GM.

13 hours ago in Business, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Trending

Open enrollment begins Nov. 1

Washington offers plans for thousands of residents who don't receive health coverage through their employer.

16 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Rocky Horror Picture Show, Trick-or-Treat, Halloween at Trackside and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

Halloween is here and there are a bunch of fun events around Whatcom County this weekend to celebrate spooky season.