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Allan Fee reacts to Dan Wilson being ousted as Mariners’ skipper, looks back on the Seahawks’ Week 3 upset loss to the Commanders, previews Week 5 of the prep football season and more.

 

National Sports

7 hours ago in Sports

Marcus Mariota to start for Commanders against Colts in London with Jayden Daniels ruled out

Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will get his second straight start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday when Washington faces...

7 hours ago in Sports

Browns didn’t ‘swing and miss’ with Deshaun Watson after all

A deal that was a disaster for four years is suddenly producing some hits. After Browns owner Jimmy Haslam called the trade "a big swing and miss," Watson beat...

7 hours ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 win in Game 3

The four-time WNBA MVP, who had a verbal encounter with a Fever fan in Indiana two nights earlier, scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to...

7 hours ago in Sports

Braves hit 3 homers and Chris Sale closes out 6-2 win over Phillies to win Wild Card Series

After hitting into two double plays during the Atlanta Braves' loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Michael Harris II was eager for...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Sports, Traffic, Weather

Mount Baker Hwy, Ski Area preparing for winter season

Closures for the roadway are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

1 day ago in Sports

‘Is this the end?’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Portugal unclear after veteran star leaves team

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt decision to leave Portugal’s training camp after an…

1 day ago in Sports

Well-rested Dallas Stars hope long offseason sets them up to make another deep playoff run

At some point during the long offseason for the Dallas Stars, captain Jamie Benn told his wife he felt as if it was time to get started on...

1 day ago in Sports

Fried, Bellinger and García lead Yankees over Red Sox 9-2 for 2-game Wild Card Series sweep

One year after rallying past the Red Sox to win an AL Wild Card Series, the New York Yankees battered Boston. Max Fried dominated...

1 day ago in Sports

White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005

From 100 losses to their first playoff series win in two decades, these scrappy Chicago White Sox just keep outdoing themselves. The White Sox used a big...

Entertainment

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset

The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show

Two months past his 90th birthday, Buddy Guy is still up for a little bragging, a lot of cursing and a long night of partying.

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Mount Baker Ski Area opens new retail location

Baker merch, winter gear and mountain information are among the store's offerings.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Sports, Traffic, Weather

Mount Baker Hwy, Ski Area preparing for winter season

Closures for the roadway are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

National News

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NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...

1 day ago in National, Trending

Rising bond yields rattle markets worldwide and overshadow hopes for AI stocks

Another crank higher in bond yields is rattling stock markets around the world on Thursday and helping to overshadow optimism that the artificial-intelligence industry can...

1 day ago in Entertainment, National

Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods

Tennessee officials have yet to explain what went wrong during the failed execution of Christa Pike, which was called off after she was given two doses...

1 day ago in National

Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for immigrants

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for immigrants as the government carries out..

2 days ago in National, Trending

Wall Street closes in on a winning September following an encouraging update on inflation

Some of the pressure that's ballooned in the bond market is easing on Wednesday after a report said inflation across the United States wasn't as bad...

Sports

2 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Prep football Week 5 in LC, Seahawks host Chargers, Kraken notch big win to open season, former Sehome standouts propel WWU soccer and more | Northwest Sports Update

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The Zone's Friday Night Lights pregame show will be live at Lynden Christian leading up to the 7:00 kickoff between the Lyncs and Trojans on KPUG.

7 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Vince Dunn has a three-point night to lift Kraken over Flames, 6-1

Seattle led 2-0 by the midway point of the first period.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Kraken’s Matty Beniers embraces expanded leadership role after 1st NHL fight last season

The Kraken kick off their season on Thursday, Oct. 1 against the Calgary Flames.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s clean house, Seahawks fall in shootout, Week 4 prep football scores and more | Northwest Sports Update

The M's announced that several key coaches will join Dan Wilson in leaving the team after their disappointing season came to an end.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Dan Wilson out as manager of the Seattle Mariners after disappointing season

Mariners Chairman and CEO John Stanton thanked Wilson and said he could still remain in the organization.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Commanders snap Seattle’s 12-game winning streak, beat the Seahawks 33-31

Smith-Njigba caught 10 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns for the Seahawks.

Local News

33 minutes ago in Lifestyle, Local, Traffic, Trending

I-5 bridge work over Chuckanut Creek nearing completion

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Lanes could shift back onto the main roadway by Oct. 9.

38 minutes ago in Business, Crime, Local, Trending

Refinery donates van to Skagit County organization

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The animal shelter's original van was vandalized over the summer.

2 hours ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Bellingham mulls changes to home business rules

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Current regulations limit where businesses can be run and how many employees can be hired. Monday, Oct. 5's meeting could change that.

2 hours ago in Business, Local, Trending

Owner of downtown Bellingham’s Cof& detained, in ICE custody

DHS says Oscar Quintero Frias lawfully entered the US from Colombia in 2021, but only had permission to stay for six months.

4 hours ago in Business, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, National, Trending

Costco lawsuit claims ‘sugar-free’ product contains sugar

The class-action lawsuit is seeking $5 million in damages.