Coming Up in The Zone

Allan Fee gives his mid-season assessment for the Mariners at the All-Star Break, talks Aaron Donald’s rumored return to the Rams, the Seahawks’ new ownership and more

 

National Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL

Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.

1 day ago in Sports

Browns’ Ward becomes NFL’s highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says

Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

1 day ago in Sports

Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching

Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.

1 day ago in Sports

Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots

Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.

2 days ago in Sports

Rodgers says there’s ‘zero debate’ 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp

Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue.

2 days ago in Sports

Marlins snap franchise-worst 12-game skid with walk-off win over Phillies

Clayton McCullough breathed a sigh of relief. The Marlins finally won a game. Miami overcame two-run, ninth-inning deficit in the ninth on Monday to beat division-rival Philadelphia 8-7 and snap a 12-game losing streak — the longest such stretch in franchise history.

2 days ago in Sports

Rangers put themselves in good position as only AL West team with a winning record

The Texas Rangers have put themselves in a good position in the AL West just by having a winning record. Texas (54-52) is the only team in the division not under .500 with about one-third of the regular season remaining, and now less than a week before next Monday's trade deadline.

3 days ago in Sports

Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title

Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday.

6 days ago in Sports

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’

LeBron James' first "final" decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in California for a high-profile union in Golden State. Nope — to all of those teams.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Ferndale Block Party, Sand Sculptures, Psych Rock Fest and more | Lifestyle Lookout

From Birch Bay to Ferndale to Bellingham, there is plenty to do in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France

George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as a wildfire burned nearby, his agent said Thursday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film

A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.

National News

6 hours ago in National

Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

3 days ago in National

Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US

Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.

6 days ago in National

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora.

6 days ago in National

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.

Sports

6 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Eric Lauer stifles the Mariners in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory

Edwin Díaz pitched the ninth for his fifth save after coming off the injured list earlier in the day.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Clark and Mitchell lead Fever to their 4th straight victory, 105-95 over the Storm

Natisha Hiedeman sank six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 for Seattle.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Dominic Canzone’s 2-run homer in the 8th lifts the Mariners over the Dodgers 7-6

Mariners starter Luis Castillo allowed five runs and 11 hits in five innings.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Joc Pederson hits first 2 of Rangers’ 4 homers in 7-3 win over Mariners to take key AL West series

All four homers came in the first three innings off George Kirby (8-9).

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Dominic Canzone hits go-ahead 3-run homer as Mariners rally for 6-4 win over Rangers

Andrés Muñoz struck out the side in the ninth for his 18th save in 23 chances.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s battle Rangers for division lead, Seahawks begin training camp, LeBron’s final team and more | Northwest Sports Update

Fans can catch the Seahawks training camp through Aug. 13 in Renton, while the first episode of Hard Knocks comes out on Aug. 4.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s fire hitting coach, details on Emmanwori’s injury, Bells toss shutout to win rubber match and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners are about to begin a critical series against the Rangers for the AL West lead.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Stewart’s go-ahead, 3-run home run lifts Reds to 5-3 victory over Mariners

Cal Raleigh, last year’s AL MVP runner-up, drove in six runs during the series, including a grand slam on Monday.

Local News

46 minutes ago in Crime, Local, Trending, Video

WSP arrests lake-jumping suspect on stolen motorcycle

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Video shows the suspect attempting to flee even as the bike starts having mechanical issues.

3 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Ferndale Block Party, Sand Sculptures, Psych Rock Fest and more | Lifestyle Lookout

From Birch Bay to Ferndale to Bellingham, there is plenty to do in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

20 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local

Drinking water advisory issued for Lake Samish

Only sensitive groups are at risk of adverse health effects. The advisory does not currently affect swimming, bathing or handwashing.

23 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Four juveniles arrested after armed robbery at Bellingham Regal Cinema

Police say the suspects targeted sellers during a planned online clothing sale and threatened one with a knife.

1 day ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

Whatcom County sets $5.7 million initial budget for new Lummi Island ferry district

The accompanying levy will cost $52 per year for the owner of a $600,000 home.