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JP and Randy out in Seattle, No. 1 NFL draft pick to get starting debut against Seahawks, WWU soccer earns #1 seed at regionals and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Seattle Times reports that the Mariners are planning to part ways with their two key free agents.

22 hours ago in Lifestyle

A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors

Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.

23 hours ago in Sports, Trending

PWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc

The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.

2 days ago in Sports

NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death

NASCAR's championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration. The Cup Series drivers will be linked forever.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.

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Sehome girls XC wins sixth straight state title, prep football playoff schedule, Seahawks stump Cards and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners owned the top four finishers in the girls state championship meet, the first time that had ever been done.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

In a wide-open NFL, trade deadline is an opportunity for a few teams to get a big boost

The NFL is wide open at the season's midpoint. The trade deadline will give teams an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack, especially in a season when several teams are in the mix for a Super Bowl run.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’

"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.

2 days ago in

Rangers hold off the Kraken 4-3 for their 3rd straight victory

Kaapo Kakko, Jordan Eberle and Vince Dunn scored for Seattle (9-6-1) in the final period.

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AJ Barner has a TD catch and runs for a score in Seahawks’ 17-3 win over Cardinals

Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught seven passes for 51 yards in just his second game this season with fewer than 100 yards.

5 days ago in

Sehome girls soccer wins district title, prep football playoff schedule, Sounders fight for playoff spot and more | Northwest Sports Update

KPUG will be airing Ferndale football's playoff game against Liberty tonight and KGMI will be airing Meridian's game against Granite Falls.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.

5 days ago in Sports

Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs

NFL owners have been more patient this season. At least one coach was fired by Week 9 in each year since 2022 but there haven't been any dismissals so far. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, though. Several coaches could be in trouble if they don't turn things around quickly.

5 days ago in Sports

Jaguars thrash the depleted Ravens 33-10 for their 5th win in 6 games

With their top two quarterbacks injured, the Baltimore Ravens were prepared to use any trick necessary in their attempt to keep the game competitive against Jacksonville. That included snapping the ball directly to Derrick Henry on quite a few occasions.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

6 days ago in

Lynden volleyball repeats as district champs, Sehome-Bellingham for girls soccer district title, WWU soccer to GNAC title match and more | Northwest Sports Update

The reigning state champion Lions have won a remarkable 44 straight games dating back to last season.

6 days ago in

Mountain films, jazz dance night, quilt show, Nordic Fest and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

There are a bunch of fun events happening indoors this weekend and we have them all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

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Veterans Day events scheduled in several locations locally

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This coincides with the preexisting wind advisory for the region.

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WA dialysis treatment companies face monopoly lawsuit

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ACLU of Washington files suit over I-638 passage

The initiative would take effect Dec. 3 if no legal action is taken against it.