Coming Up in The Zone

Allan Fee talks Mariners at they enter a dead heat for the playoffs, previews the Seahawks’ Super Bowl defense season, looks back on their latest Hard Knocks episode, brings in prep football coaches from around Whatcom County and more.

 

National Sports

15 hours ago in Sports

With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher

The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.

15 hours ago in Sports

First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

3 days ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match

Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.

3 days ago in Sports

Ketel Marte booed at home in return to Diamondbacks’ lineup, 2 weeks after no-show in Boston

Ketel Marte says his teammates welcomed him back to the clubhouse on Monday, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the Arizona Diamondbacks scrambling.

3 days ago in Sports

Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.

4 days ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.

4 days ago in Sports

Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.

7 days ago in Sports

Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career

Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.

Entertainment

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

Lummi Island Art Tour, Mercadito Fresco, Back to the Future and more | Lifestyle Lookout

We have a bunch of fun activities for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout. Enjoy!

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.

National News

15 hours ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

1 day ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

2 days ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

4 days ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

7 days ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

Sports

8 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Prep football kicks off, Mariners begin penultimate homestand, Seahawks sale finalized and more | Northwest Sports Update

The high school football season kicks off from Lynden Christian at 6:00 tonight on KGMI.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Laz makes major-league debut, LA Rams owner buys Angels, Ferndale soccer alum honored for play at WWU and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners are looking to rebound tonight from arguably their lowest point of the season.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Trevor Story hits a bases-loaded RBI single in 10th to lift Red Sox to 9-8 win over Mariners

Randy Arozarena had four hits, including a homer over the Green Monster.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s aim to rebound at Fenway after weekend sweep, Aaron Donald returns, WWU men’s soccer pulls off major upset and more | Northwest Sports Update

Junior midfielder Lunden Fenster scored the game-winner in WWU's 2-1 win over #5 Stanislaus State on Saturday.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Scherzer fans 10 for first win since March, Blue Jays blank Mariners 7-0 to complete sweep

Logan Gilbert allowed three runs and six hits in five innings, snapping a streak of three straight winning starts.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seahawks preseason finale, M’s face demons in Toronto, WWU soccer nets pair of wins to open season and more | Northwest Sports Update

Jalen Milroe and the Seahawks will look to notch their first preseason win tonight in Kansas City.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Big Cat’s extension, Geno clears waivers in Cincy, WWU sports kicks off fall season and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Seahawks signed Leonard Williams to a three-year extension today, keeping him in Seattle through the 2029 season.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Flau’jae Johnson scores 20 points and the Storm beat the short-handed Tempo 90-78

Toronto was without its top three scorers in Marina Mabrey (adductor), Brittney Sykes (foot) and Nyara Sabally (calf).

Local News

4 hours ago in Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Trending

Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak

Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.

5 hours ago in Business, Community Events, Government, Local, National, Trending

Senator Murray talks fuel costs, tariffs with local maritime workers

Murray was joined by a roundtable of business owners, commercial fishermen and maritime workforce leadership to discuss the impacts of recent policy changes on the industry.

6 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

New work group seeks to improve renting in Bellingham

City officials say more than half of Bellingham residents rent their homes.

8 hours ago in Elections, Local, National, Trending

WA leaders warn USPS changes could delay ballot postmarks

Whatcom County saw 40% more ballots were rejected due to a late postmark in this year's primary election than in 2024.