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- Sports Saturday 9/13/25: Lynden Christian’s Greg Terpstra, HS Football Week 2, Mariners’ win streak and Seahawks-Steelers Preview
- Sports Saturday 9/6/25: Prep football season begins, Lynden’s Blake VanDalen, Seahawks’ opener preview and more
- Talon Jenkins: University of Idaho Basketball Commit
- Jeff Hilburn: Birch Equipment Sea Kayaker
- Matt Bailey: Birch Equipment Road Biker
National Sports
2 days ago in Sports
Commanders’ Wise is out for the season and team believes Ekeler tore his Achilles, AP source says
Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person with knowledge of the situations told The Associated Press on Friday.
3 days ago in Sports
Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL. It helps that he's not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks.
3 days ago in Sports
WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined
The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the Finals.
4 days ago in Sports
Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload
After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.
4 days ago in Sports
NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says
The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
4 days ago in Sports
NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St
The NCAA banned three men's college basketball players for sports betting on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.
5 days ago in Sports
Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history
Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list.
5 days ago in Sports
Eagles’ Jalen Carter avoids suspension, is fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Jalen Carter was fined $57,222 by the NFL but avoided another suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the league's season opener Thursday night.
6 days ago in Sports
Dodgers’ no-hit bid falls short in 9th but rally for 3-1 win over Rockies
Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen combined to pitch eight innings of no-hit ball before Tanner Scott gave up Colorado's first hit in the ninth and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 3-1 victory Monday night.
Entertainment
2 days ago in Entertainment
Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members
Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon’s restless creativity
When David Bowie died in 2016, he left a vast musical legacy – and a trove of unrealized projects. Tantalizing details of those abandoned and unfinished ideas are revealed in Bowie's archive, which opens to the public this week.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.
National News
2 days ago in National
Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities
President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.
2 days ago in National
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say
A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.
3 days ago in National
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.
4 days ago in National
Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive
Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.
4 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
Sports
2 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Pair of top 10 matches in state highlight Week 2 of prep football season, M’s jump into division lead, Seahawks in for reunion in Pittsburgh and more
The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show is live at Anacortes High School from 3-7 pm on KPUG.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Touted rookie Harry Ford delivers off bench as Mariners top Angels in 12 to tie for 1st in AL West
Angels LHP Yusei Kikuchi (6-11, 4.18 ERA) faces Mariners RHP Luis Castillo (9-8, 3.85) on Friday night.
3 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s eye division lead, Storm to learn playoff fate, HS football Week 2 rankings released and more
Find out which Whatcom County football teams made the cut in the AP's latest prep football rankings.
4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Rivas hits walk-off homer in 13th to give streaking Mariners a 4-2 win over Cardinals
Mariners RHP Bryce Miller (4-5, 5.53 ERA) faces Angels RHP José Soriano (10-10, 4.07) in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.
4 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Storm secure playoff spot, M’s win 4th straight, FIFA World Cup ticket presale opens and more
The Storm edged out the Valkyries last night to book the final ticket to the WNBA playoffs.
5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Arozarena’s 4 RBIs lift Mariners over Cards 5-3 as Seattle closes within 1 game of AL West lead
Cardinals RHP Michael McGreevy (6-3, 4.68) and Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert (4-6, 3.61) start Wednesday night's finale of the three-game series.
5 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: M’s seek fourth straight win, Storm play regular season finale with playoffs on the line, 49ers injuries pile up and more
Josh Naylor's go-ahead double helped net the M's their third-straight win yesterday.
6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Josh Naylor’s late go-ahead double helps Mariners beat Cardinals 4-2
Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore (7-11, 4.15 ERA) starts Tuesday night against Mariners right-hander George Kirby (8-7, 4.47) in the second game of the three-game set.
6 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: First weekend of HS football in the books, Seahawks fall in season opener, M’s offense surges in road trip finale and more
The M's are back at home tonight on KGMI.
7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Third-stringer Jake Tonges’ late TD catch gives the 49ers a 17-13 win over the Seahawks
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori sustained an ankle injury in the first half and came back for one special-teams play before being held out the rest of the day.
Local News
2 days ago in Government, Local
Whatcom County finalizes four contractors to design, build new jail in Ferndale
Construction of the new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale will begin in 2026 and the county expects it to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest.
Pair of Ferndale businesses announce closures
A bookstore and a bar in Ferndale have announced they are closing up for good in the near future.
State Patrol searches for witnesses of alleged assault on Washington State Ferry to Anacortes
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred when a woman was walking off the ferry from San Juan Island to Anacortes on Aug. 21.
3 days ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Dept. of Health issues recreational shellfish harvesting closure in Samish Bay
As always, shellfish harvesters are advised to check the state’s shellfish safety map before digging.
3 days ago in Education, Government, Local
Testing data of Washington state education assessment shows modest improvements in math, reading
Parents and families can contact their child's school or school district for more information about their student's assessment results.
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