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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

5 hours ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

5 hours ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

3 days ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

3 days ago in Sports

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

4 days ago in Sports

Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th

Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.

4 days ago in Sports

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.

4 days 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.

5 days 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.

5 days 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.

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.

3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Lynden Heritage Museum launches fundraising campaign to stay open

Funding cuts, fire-related costs and rising expenses have forced the museum to reduce staff and hours amid its 50th anniversary

3 days ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.

National News

3 days ago in National

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

4 days 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.

7 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."

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

Sports

6 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Emerson singles in 9th for Mariners’ second straight walk-off victory over the Twins

Reliever Andres Munoz (5-4) picked up the win despite giving up the game-tying homer on his second pitch of the ninth.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Rushing and Hernández go deep as the Dodgers beat the Mariners 6-2

Bryan Woo gave up five runs and five hits in five innings while striking out eight.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s face Dodgers in rubber match, Storm co-owner suspended, Bells’ playoff picture and more | Northwest Sports Update

Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton will miss their next five home games after an explicit interaction with two young fans.

4 days 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.

5 days 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.

5 days 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.

6 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).

Local News

9 minutes ago in Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather

Governor announces statewide burn ban, declares state of emergency over wildfires

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The statewide ban does not supersede Whatcom County's current Stage 2 burn ban.

17 minutes ago in Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather

Wildfires across WA fueled by dry weekend weather, winds

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The state's largest wildfire has burned well over 100,000 acres so far.

2 hours ago in Business, Health and Wellness, Heating and AC Expert, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Weather

It’s never too early to prepare for the long winter ahead | Sponsored

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Thinking early about temperature regulation in the home, both the hot and the cold, can make sure you know when would be the best time to install or upgrade your heating & cooling system.

2 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Local Experts, Native Advertising, Outdoors, Veterinary Expert, Weather

What the dog days of summer can mean for your canine at home | Sponsored

These things can make a difference if you and your pet are struggling to cool down this summer

6 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, National, Trending, Weather

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

The fires were among dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. that stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them.