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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

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.

2 days ago in Sports

Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.

2 days ago in Sports

Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says

27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.

2 days ago in Sports

NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family

NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

3 days ago in Sports

Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back.

4 days ago in Sports

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well

Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.

4 days ago in Sports

Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.

4 days ago in Sports

After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order

After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis

Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.

Entertainment

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal

Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Two Bellingham authors announced as finalists for Washington State Book Awards

Rena Priest and Cori Winrock are both finalists in the creative nonfiction and memoir category.

10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Beats on the Bay moves final performance on land

The Community Boating Center says it's looking to address a host of safety issues during the event.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, National, Trending

Washington to receive up to $339 million in Meta settlement

It ended a nationwide lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.

National News

15 hours 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.

15 hours ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

3 days ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

1 week ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

1 week ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.

Sports

5 hours 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 day 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.

2 days 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).

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Raleigh continues homer barrage, Kirby fans 9 as Mariners beat Phillies 4-1

Raleigh became the first Seattle player to hit four home runs over two consecutive games since Kenji Johjima on June 24-27, 2006.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Cal breaks through, JP returns, Bud Clark out for season, Big Ten bans NFL players from playing in college and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners will look to maintain momentum after snapping the Phillies' nine-game winning streak.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Cal Raleigh hits 3 homers as Mariners snap Phillies’ 9-game win streak with 9-2 victory

Julio Rodríguez launched a three-run homer in the first and Raleigh added a two-run drive to cap a five-run inning.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s enter series with red-hot Phillies, Bud Clark out for several months, Sounders snap skid and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners are coming off an up-and-down series against the Cubs that featured two walk-off wins and a blowout loss.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Rookie LB Bud Clark among 2 major injuries for Seahawks against the Titans

Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off the field Friday from Seattle's joint practice with the Titans and was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Happ and Ramírez hit grand slams to propel the Cubs to a 19-2 blowout of the Mariners

Seattle (62-69) remained three games behind Houston in the AL West.

Local News

5 hours ago in Environmental, Government, Local, Trending

Chemical Safety Board warned Longview paper mill months prior to tank explosion

An inspection revealed thinned areas of the tank's shell which may have led to its failure in May 2026.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Two Bellingham authors announced as finalists for Washington State Book Awards

Rena Priest and Cori Winrock are both finalists in the creative nonfiction and memoir category.

7 hours ago in Local

UPDATE: Level 3 evacuation lifted after vehicle hits propane tank south of Sedro-Woolley

Skagit County announced roughly an hour after the crash that residents are safe to return to the area in Clear Lake.

9 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Bellingham increases land use permit fees for first time since 2007

Starting on Oct. 1, the existing fees will rise by roughly 37% to account for inflation.

10 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Beats on the Bay moves final performance on land

The Community Boating Center says it's looking to address a host of safety issues during the event.