National Sports

1 hour ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Kraken fall to Lightning but stay in playoff hunt

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Seattle remains tied with LA for final Western Conference playoff spot

5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title

Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

Seattle had a team until the SuperSonics were moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Las Vegas has wanted a team for some time; Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is among the names most often mentioned as part of potential ownership if a team gets awarded there.

2 days ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

5 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.

5 days ago in Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.

6 days ago in Sports

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.

1 week ago in Sports

Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married

Zendaya's new ring has led many to believe she's married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn't confirming it and shared why she's intentional about keeping her personal life private.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

Seattle had a team until the SuperSonics were moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Las Vegas has wanted a team for some time; Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is among the names most often mentioned as part of potential ownership if a team gets awarded there.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Ja Rule, Fat Joe scheduled to perform at Northwest Washington Fair this summer

Tickets go on pre-sale Wednesday, March 18, with public ticket sales going live on Friday at 9 a.m.

National News

4 hours ago in National

Trump will pay his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East

President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

5 hours ago in National, Trending

Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation

Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.

1 day ago in National

Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather

From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.

1 day ago in National

What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will "guarantee the midterms" for his Republican Party in November.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

Sports

1 hour ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Kraken fall to Lightning but stay in playoff hunt

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Seattle remains tied with LA for final Western Conference playoff spot

20 hours ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: US plays for WBC title, March Madness tips off, drama with Seattle’s FIFA match and more

Cal Raleigh and the US take on Venezuela at 5:00 tonight for the World Baseball Classic championship.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

Seattle had a team until the SuperSonics were moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Las Vegas has wanted a team for some time; Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is among the names most often mentioned as part of potential ownership if a team gets awarded there.

2 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: NBA to vote on Sonics, March Madness brackets set, US to WBC title game and more

The NBA's board of governors will vote next week on whether to start the bidding process for an expansion team in Seattle.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kraken beat the Panthers 6-2 to move into the 2nd wild-card spot in the West

Bobby McMann had two goals and an assist in his Kraken debut Saturday night in a 5-2 victory in Vancouver.

5 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: WWU women advance in national tourney, Seahawks to see impacts of millionaires tax, Whatcom County All-Star Game and more

Libby Stump WWU women's basketball national tournament

The Vikings beat Point Loma Friday afternoon to move on to the regional semifinals in Ellensburg.

5 days ago in Community Events, Lifestyle, Local, Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Tribal News

PHOTOS: Lummi Nation Celebration for Blackhawks, Lady Blackhawks

The Lummi community celebrated historic finishes for both their boys and girls basketball teams on Friday.

6 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks make flurry of signings, Lummi championship parade, US vs. Canada in WBC and more

The Seahawks added a new running back to help fill the hole left by their Super Bowl MVP.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Diallo scores 22 points, Washington beats USC 83-79 for OT win in 2nd round of Big Ten Tournament

The 12th-seeded Huskies (16-16) will take on fifth-seeded Ohio State in a quarterfinal on Thursday.

7 days ago in Northwest Sports

Northwest Sports Update: U.S. upset by Italy in WBC, Huskies men edge USC in Big Ten tourney, Kraken drop third straight and more

Cal Raleigh and Team USA's fate depends on the result of Mexico vs. Italy tonight.

Local News

40 minutes ago in Local, Traffic

Roads close in Ferndale, Diablo Lake as rainy conditions continue

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WSDOT has no estimated date of reopening the section impacted on Highway 20.

18 hours ago in Environmental, Local

Parasitic plant detected in Yakima, officials warn public

If you suspect you've encountered the invasive species, it is recommended to not disturb the plant.

18 hours ago in Government, Local

AG Nick Brown joins multi-state lawsuit to protect housing programs

Attorneys General in California and Illinois are leading the lawsuit, with Washington joining 13 other states to form a coalition.

19 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local

Former ‘Oculis Lodge’ site opens reservations as new Airbnb

Amenities at the space include a private sauna, hot tub and a functioning kitchen.

19 hours ago in Government, Local

Bellingham City Council to consider alley closures in downtown

If approved, the ordinance would give the city's Public Works Director the power to close certain alleys in an effort to deter crime. 

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