Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III holds the Lombardi Trophy after the Seahawks won Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Seahawks may face bidding war for Kenneth Walker III

By the time the on-field events at the NFL Scouting Combine began, Seahawks GM John Schneider had already…

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 22-28

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 22-28. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Tulalip Heritage sophomore Yari Archibald (21) moves into a defensive position during the Hawks' 70-63 win against Liberty Christian in the second round of the 1B Boys State Basketball Tournament at Mount Vernon High School on Feb. 28, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Tulalip Heritage boys basketball holds off Liberty Christian

The Hawks secure spot in 1B State quarterfinals with 70-63 win on Saturday.

Stanwood senior Ellalee Wortham drives up the court in the Spartans' 60-56 win against Bishop Blanchet in the second round of the 3A Girls State Basketball Tournament at Mount Vernon High School on Feb. 28, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Stanwood girls basketball survives Bishop Blanchet

Lakewood boys fall in OT, Lake Stevens girls win big in Mount Vernon regional on Saturday.

Glacier Peak’s Reed Nagel takes the ball up the court against Arlington’s Maveric Vaden during the game on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State boys basketball roundup and schedule

Glacier Peak falls to the defending Class 4A champs and will play in Wednesday’s Round of 12.

Meadowdale’s Mia Brockmeyer drives to the hoop during the game against Shorewood on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State girls basketball roundup and schedule

No. 15 Meadowdale girls blow out No. 10 Enumclaw to earn trip to Tacoma Dome

Snohomish's Sienna Capelli takes a jump shot during a state basketball game against Evergreen (Vancouver) on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 in Bothell. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Snohomish girls basketball scraps to quarterfinals

The No. 2 Panthers pull away from No. 7 Evergreen late to advance in the state tournament on…

Shorewood’s Thomas Moles takes the ball up the court while Monroe’s Tate Hammerquist defends during the 3A state opening round loser-out game on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shorewood boys basketball outlasts Monroe in 3A State Tournament

The Stormrays ‘dig in’ to reach Round of 12 with 51-48 win over Bearcats on Friday.

King’s Kaleo Anderson takes a jump shot during the 2A state opening round game against Lakeside on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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King’s girls basketball breezes into 1A State quarterfinals

The Knights use second-quarter run to seize control, beat Lakeside (9 Mile) 61-38 on Friday.

The Lumen Field playing surfaced received an F grade by Seattle Seahawks players, per an ESPN report. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Lumen Field playing surface receives F grade from players

Seahawks receive mostly high marks, but turf fields receive growing criticism league-wide.

Seattle Seahawks head football coach Mike Macdonald (center) speaks to Seahawks players and coaches after a 13-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks expect White House invitation

Despite reports that the team declined the offer, source says team would attend.

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Kallie Cullison makes history in Silvertips booth

The 21-year-old Edmonds native is franchise’s first female color commentator.

Everett Firefighters (from left to right) Andy Denzel, Galen Wallace and climb team captain Mike Dunmire prepare to climb the Columbia Tower staircase in Seattle during the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stairclimb on March 9, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Steve Baer / FireDogPhotos)

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Everett Firefighters to take on Columbia Tower

Local heroes participate in the Firefighter Stairclimb to fight blood cancer.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 15-21

The Athlete of the Week — individual state champions edition — nominees for Feb. 15-21. Voting closes at…

Meadowdale's Mia Brockmeyer takes a 3-pointer during a state basketball game against River Ridge on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at Edmonds-Woodway H.S. in Edmonds. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Meadowdale girls basketball survives scrappy River Ridge

The Mavericks take down the Hawks 81-72 in the first round of the state tournament on Tuesday.

Snohomish’s Deyton Wheat and Grady Rohrich react to losing to Mountain View in the 3A state opening round loser-out game on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish boys basketball falls in 3A State opening round

The Panthers end landmark season with 69-62 loss to Mountain View at home on Tuesday.

Silvertips forward Henri Ament (right) attempts to get his stick on the puck in front of Tri-City net during Everett's 3-2 win against the Americans at Angel of the Winds Arena on Feb. 22, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

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Silvertips playing motivated through final stretch

Everett displays dominance on near-nightly basis, gearing up for WHL playoffs next month.

Snohomish's Malia Ottow gains control of her opponent's leg during the 3A girls 120-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish’s Malia Ottow repeats at Mat Classic XXXVII

The junior is among three area Class 3A girls state wrestling champions.

Edmonds-Woodway's Carmelo Larocca reacts after winning the 3A boys 190-pound semifinal match to advance to the championship at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Carmelo Larocca, Odin Schwabenbauer win state wrestling titles

The Edmonds-Woodway senior, Snohomish junior lead area individuals in Boys 3A on Friday.

Snohomish junior Lizzie Allyn brings the ball up the court in the Panthers' 58-22 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Championship at Jackson High School on Feb. 21, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

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Snohomish girls basketball cruises to District 1 3A title

The Panthers suffocate Edmonds-Woodway in 58-22 win on Saturday for second title in three years.