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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.

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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.

2 weeks 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.

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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.

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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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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.

2 weeks 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.

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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 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago in World

Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed dead

Landslides hit a house and a campground in New Zealand on Thursday, leaving at least two dead while emergency crews were trying to rescue others buried in rubble, officials said.

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‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

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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.

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Gov. Ferguson requests federal major disaster declaration following December flooding

The governor also asked FEMA to open up more than $20 million in federal assistance for flood survivors.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.

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Celine Parton: Organizer, performer at Bellingham Folk Festival

In its twelfth year, the Bellingham Folk Festival showcases a host of different styles of folk music, allowing musicians from both near and far to connect over their mutual love of music. Organizer Celine Parton talks about the grassroots event and what attendees can look forward to this year.

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Severe weather shelters open in Ferndale, Bellingham as overnight lows fall to mid-20’s

Overnight shelters in Bellingham and Ferndale will be open through Saturday night.

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Little Squalicum Pier reopens after month-long closure

The pier closed on Dec. 10 after large sinkholes brought on by high tides appeared at it entrance.

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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.

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Two Fairhaven businesses announce closures

An ice cream shop and a creperie will be closing its doors in 2026.

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Office space demand soars in Bellingham, retail stumbles in fourth quarter of 2025

Bellis Fair Mall was the only spot to buck the trend of rising retail vacancies.

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PHOTOS: The Ultimate 12’s Rally at Civic Field in Bellingham

Fans gathered at Civic Field on Feb. 6 for an all-out rally in support of the Seattle Seahawks playing in this year's Super Bowl. 

1 day ago in Sports

Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico’s WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage and Javy Báez for a positive 2023 marijuana test, while defending champion Japan entered a top group Thursday led by World Series champions Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

1 day ago in Sports

Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run

A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful downhill training run on Friday — two days before the race.

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