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Northwest Sports Update: M’s announce starters for first two playoff games, Seahawks host Tampa, HS Football Week 5 at Nooksack and more

The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show is live at Nooksack Valley High School from 3-7 tonight on KPUG.

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Water at Silver Beach Elementary School tests with high levels of lead, Dept. of Health data shows

Additional data showed lead levels in the water from the other sink returned to safe limits.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with them, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, following recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean.

2 weeks ago in World

Munich Airport temporarily shut after drone sightings, another mysterious overflight in EU airspace

Munich Airport was temporarily shut down overnight after several drone sightings in the area, the latest mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member countries, officials said.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’

Making only his 15th major league start, Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings Thursday night as the New York Yankees blanked Boston 4-0 to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Guardians in Wild Card Series clincher

Playing in the ballpark where he attended many games as a youngster, second-year catcher Dillon Dingler hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 victory over Cleveland in the decisive Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Short-handed 49ers stop Rams on downs in overtime, preserving a 26-23 victory

Everything seemed to indicate the San Francisco 49ers were in for a long night when they traveled south on a short week without Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, George Kittle and their top three wide receivers to face the surging Los Angeles Rams.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas

Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references

For Taylor Swift's most dedicated audience, a new album means new opportunities to decode Easter eggs in her lyrics and music videos. The pop superstar's 12th studio album has no shortage of clever clues and references to her public life and discography.

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What to watch during MLB’s best-of-5 Division Series

AL West champion Seattle had some extra time off, but the status of All-Star right-hander Bryan Woo (15-7, 2.94 ERA) was still uncertain.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Beloved ‘Reading Rainbow’ returns after nearly 20 years with new host Mychal Threets

After nearly 20 years, the beloved, long-running children's series "Reading Rainbow" is back, this time on the KidZuko YouTube channel.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over racketeering claims

Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, are suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J for saying they are under federal investigation and on the verge of being indicted.

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State leaders speak out over Trump administration’s cuts to energy projects in Washington

That includes funding for 11 projects in Washington, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub which included a key site in Ferndale.

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Lifestyle Lookout: Oktoberfest in Ferndale, art studio tours, fresh hop beer and more events this weekend in Whatcom County

From Oktoberfest in Ferndale to the Blaine-Birch Bay Fall Festival, KGMI's Adam Smith has your weekend plans covered.

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Northwest Sports Update: Mariners meet Tigers in ALDS, Woo injury update, TNF in Whatcom County, Week 5 HS football rankings and more

Catch a matchup between two of the state's top football teams in Lynden vs. Sehome starting at 6:40 tonight on KGMI.

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Rep. Rick Larsen outlines impacts of federal government shutdown in Whatcom County

Larsen notes that many government agencies will have furloughed workers, so help desks may have little-to-no staffing.

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Burn ban lifted for unincorporated Skagit County

Cooler weather and several days of substantial precipitation led to the burn ban lifts, which had been in place since June 15. 

2 weeks ago in , Pest Control Expert

As Weather Cools, Pest Prevention Becomes Key for Whatcom County Residents

Residents are reminded that prevention is often the most effective solution. With a few seasonal maintenance steps, homeowners can help keep bugs and pests where they belong — outside.

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19 hours ago in Entertainment

A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel

Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.

16 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Where to watch the Mariners game tonight in Bellingham

The My Bellingham Now newsroom has compiled a handful of our favorite places to watch post-season baseball, from sports bars to nightclubs.

2 days ago in Entertainment

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

"Tron: Ares" powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney's third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.