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4 days ago in Sports

Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers … and stock … to the public

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products in a move it says "aims to democratize access to performance enhancement tools and protocols."

4 days ago in Sports

More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week

Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

5 days ago in Sports

Pistons tie their championship teams from years past with franchise-record 13th straight win

Just two years ago, the Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28. Now, they seemingly can't lose.

Lifestyle

3 days ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Samish Park reopens to the public after extended closure

The park was closed ahead of the summer season in 2024 as crews worked to replace the North Lake Samish Bridge over the course of the next year.

4 days ago in Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

Heavy holiday traffic forecasted this week from Tacoma to Bellingham

WSDOT has put together a series of charts for traveling on the state's highways over the Thanksgiving holiday.

4 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Features, Lifestyle, We Are Whatcom

Kaiti Lopez: Operations Manager at Ferndale Food Bank

Kaiti Lopez was looking for a new way to contribute to food security at the time that she made the jump into the operations manager role at the Ferndale Food Bank. Juggling a variety of tasks, Lopez makes sure to keep a level head while balancing the needs of their community as well as stretching their budget to its furthest dollar.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

5 days ago in Community Events, Dedicated To Service, Lifestyle, Local

Lighthouse Mission hosts 102nd annual Thanksgiving Dinner for residents in need

The menu this year includes roast turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, ice cream and a selection of pies.