Coming Up in The Zone

Allan Fee talks the latest on Sam Darnold’s injury, previews the Seahawks’ Week 3 game against the Commanders, gears up for a long Mariners’ offseason and more.

 

National Sports

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Mariners rally past Astros in extras to keep faint playoff hopes alive

SEATTLE (AP) — Josh Naylor singled home Randy Arozarena with the winning run in the 10th inning and the Seattle…

1 day ago in Sports

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff

The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.

2 days ago in Sports

Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

2 days ago in Sports

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.

3 days ago in Sports

Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams

If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.

4 days ago in Sports

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.

4 days ago in Sports

Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars

Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Paper Whale to open art space at former Public Market

Whatcom Transportation Authority purchased the former Base Camp location last year with plans to eventually create a new bus station at the Cornwall Avenue location.

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

SeaFeast, Oyster Run, apple picking and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

The first big rainstorm of fall is currently moving through Whatcom County, but the weather looks quite nice this weekend. We have a bunch of fun activities for you in this week's Lifestyle Lookout. 

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Opinions

Wanted: Retro tech enthusiasts and Ham radio trainees | Contributed

The sheriff’s office Auxiliary Communication Service offers classes throughout the year and hosts monthly opportunities to test for FCC Technician, General or Extra Class license.

1 day ago in Crime, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic, Trending

Extra patrols announced ahead of Skagit motorcycle event

Recent data shows motorcycle fatalities have been on the decline.

National News

1 day ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.

3 days ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

Sports

2 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Prep football Week 4 at Nooksack, Darnold to return Sunday, final M’s weekend of the season and more | Northwest Sports Update

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Sam Darnold is off the injury report and expected to start against the Commanders.

9 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Christian Moore and Bryce Teodosio rally Angels past Mariners 6-4

Julio Rodríguez hit a two-run homer for Seattle in the second.

24 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s out of playoff race, Storm end franchise-worst season, Penix makes season debut on TNF and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners were officially eliminated from postseason contention this morning with the Rangers' win over the Mets.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Mariners rally past Astros in extras to keep faint playoff hopes alive

SEATTLE (AP) — Josh Naylor singled home Randy Arozarena with the winning run in the 10th inning and the Seattle…

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Mariners starter Logan Gilbert (12-11) lasted only four innings, yielding four runs on 10 hits.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Anderson tosses 7 shutout innings, Mariners beat Rockies 2-1 to avoid elimination

The Mariners (73-83) gained a game on Texas in the AL West and avoided, temporarily, being eliminated from the AL wild-card race.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Drew Lock connects for 3 TDs with Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Seahawks roll past Cardinals 31-7

The defending Super Bowl champions have now won 10 straight over their NFC West rival going back to 2022.

Local News

2 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Whatcom County-owned grader found damaged, sheriff’s office investigating

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The grader is valued at roughly $250,000 and is believed to have been driven from its original location at Clark Pit.

2 hours ago in Crime, Government, Local, Traffic, Trending

Sedro-Woolley joins Mount Vernon in ending use of Flock cameras

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A new state law has placed stricter regulations for the automated license plate reader system as it comes under increased public scrutiny.

2 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Paving project halted near Everson as other Hwy 9 projects wrap

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Orange diamond road work ahead sign with black text against green trees and bushes in the background.",

Two sections of the highway have reopened in Skagit County after bridge repair finished ahead of schedule and a culvert installation wrapped.

4 hours ago in Government, Local

PDC dismisses campaign finance complaint against Let’s Go Washington

A state investigation found no evidence that the organization failed to report or expenditures tied to political influencer Brandi Kruse.

5 hours ago in Local, Traffic

Road work expected to impact overnight, I-5 travel in Bellingham

Paving work will include a temporary on-ramp closure overnight and a weekend freeway lane closure. Part of Highway 9 near Everson will be closed until the weather dries up.