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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

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.

6 hours 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.

6 hours 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.

23 hours 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

2 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.

5 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.

5 days ago in Sports

Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence

CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Entertainment

7 hours 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.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur

A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer

Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider

Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028.

National News

2 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."

2 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.

5 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.

5 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.

7 days ago in National

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.

Sports

7 hours 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.

7 hours 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.

1 day 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).

2 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.

5 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.

6 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.

6 days 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.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s fall to Reds in rubber match, Calabro out in Portland, Storm hit All-Star break and more | Northwest Sports Update

Seattle now hits the road for a four-game series against Texas with a chance to take the division lead back.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Suárez homers against former team and Burns throws 5 scoreless innings as Reds beat Mariners 4-2

Julio Rodríguez, who began the night on the bench after exiting Monday’s game early, added a solo shot in the eighth.

Local News

12 minutes ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Traffic

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

Fresh

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

3 hours ago in Crime, Local

Blaine Police seek info on property damage accident

The suspect vehicle is described as a gray heavy pickup truck.

3 hours ago in Crime, Local, Traffic

Two crashes in Skagit County send three to the hospital

Updated

One of the accidents is being investigated as a suspected DUI.

20 hours ago in Government, Local, Trending

Second lawsuit filed challenging ballot language on millionaire’s tax repeal

Let's Go Washington argues that the Public Investment Impact Disclosure misrepresents the impacts of repealing the tax.

21 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Bellingham City Council mulls ‘mobile tiny home’ ordinance while pushing citizen’s initiative to ballot

The proposed ordinance would expand RVs and other Mobile Dwelling Units' zoning, but several council members voiced concerns on the current language.