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- Sports Saturday 1/10/26: WWU’s Tony Dominguez, NFL Wild Card Round preview, HS basketball talk and more
- Sports Saturday 1/3/26: Seahawks-49ers Week 18 Preview and Jim Carberry on Holiday Prep Basketball Tournaments
- Sports Saturday 12/27/25: 2025 Year in Review
- Sports Saturday 12/20/25: Seahawks-Rams fallout, HS basketball talk, Christmas presents reveal and more
- Sports Saturday 12/13/25: Rivers vs. Seahawks, WWU’s Carmen Dolfo, Polanco to the Mets and more
National Sports
21 hours ago in Sports
Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history
Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.
21 hours ago in Sports
The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford
Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.
21 hours ago in Sports
Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.
2 days ago in Sports
Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open
Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
3 days ago in Sports
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
3 days ago in Sports
Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.
3 days ago in Sports
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21.
4 days ago in Sports
Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.
Entertainment
11 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout
Lifestyle Lookout: Fire and Story, local art exhibits and hip-hop in Whatcom County this weekend
Need something to do this weekend? KGMI's Adam Smith has your plans covered.
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni 's lawyers as they prepare for trial.
11 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond
The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford
Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.
National News
2 days ago in National
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
2 days ago in National
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
3 days ago in National
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
1 week ago in National
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.
1 week ago in National
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
Sports
11 hours ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks’ Schneider wins Executive of the Year, Kraken snap skid, LC boys prevail in battle of top NWC teams and more
Seattle GM John Schneider has been rewarded for building the Seahawks into a Super Bowl contender.
21 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Kraken snap four-game skid with 4-1 win over Islanders
Matty Beniers and Kaapo Kakko also scored goals for Seattle, while Philipp Grubauer had 24 saves.
1 day ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Felix’s HOF bid grow closer, WWU softball preseason ranking, top NWC basketball teams face off and more
Felix Hernandez had the biggest rise in HOF ballots in over 50 years, but still couldn't make the cut.
2 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks-Rams trilogy, M’s reach deal with Bryce Miller, new LC volleyball coach and more
Tune into prep basketball tonight when the Sehome boys host Ferndale on KPUG.
3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Brett Kulak’s 1st goal of the season helps the Penguins beat the Kraken 6-3
Joey Daccord made 26 saves for Seattle.
7 days ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks host 49ers in first playoff game, massive MLB free agent signings, WWU women win in Dolfo’s 1,000th career game and more
The Seahawks will play their first home playoff game in front of 12's fans in nearly a decade on Saturday.
7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
After retiring Zdeno Chara’s No. 33, Bruins get off to quick start and beat Kraken 4-2
Chandler Stephenson and Eeli Tolvanen scored, and Joey Daccord made 20 saves for the Kraken.
7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injures oblique in practice but is confident he’ll play vs. 49ers
Darnold passed for 4,048 yards with 25 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in his first season with the Seahawks
1 week ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Kraken take on Devils, MLB offseason heats up, Lynden vs. Sehome on the radio and more
The Kraken are looking to keep up their hot play in New Jersey tonight.
1 week ago in Northwest Sports
Northwest Sports Update: Seahawks kickoff time, Kraken rally, Meridian boys hold off Nooksack Valley and more
The Nooksack Valley girls beat Meridian on Monday before the Trojan boys took a razor-tight win over the Pioneers.
Local News
11 hours ago in Local
FBI offers $10k for information in missing Lummi Nation elder
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The FBI is offering a reward for any information that could lead them to a…
11 hours ago in Local
Whatcom County opens flood recovery funds for organizations serving young children
December's historic flooding has been estimated to have impacted more than 100 young children in the county.
11 hours ago in Government, Local
State verifies signatures on initiative seeking to bar transgender students from girls’ sports
Let's Go Washington's initiative will likely head to voters on the November general election ballot.
11 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Annual ‘Fairhaven Festival’ changes format for 2026 and beyond
The post-Ski to Sea festival will be spread throughout the Fairhaven area instead of having streets closed off.
12 hours ago in Community Events, Environmental, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors
37th Legendary Banked Slalom at Mount Baker Ski Area postponed to 2027
The Mt. Baker Ski Area says the racecourse is dealing with an unworkable snowpack.
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