National News
1 day ago in National
California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
5 days ago in National, Trending
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.
2 weeks ago in National
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
Sports
8 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West
Mariners starter Logan Gilbert (12-11) lasted only four innings, yielding four runs on 10 hits.
23 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
M’s host Astros, upcoming Seahawks opponents lose QBs, Sehome announces new basketball coach and more | Northwest Sports Update
WWU national champion Brad Jackson is retiring from coaching at Sehome.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Wild Week 3 in prep football, Seahawks win 10th straight over Cards, Penix to make season debut on Thursday and more | Northwest Sports Update
JSN had a career game to help the Seahawks knock off their divisional foes.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Anderson tosses 7 shutout innings, Mariners beat Rockies 2-1 to avoid elimination
The Mariners (73-83) gained a game on Texas in the AL West and avoided, temporarily, being eliminated from the AL wild-card race.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Drew Lock connects for 3 TDs with Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Seahawks roll past Cardinals 31-7
The defending Super Bowl champions have now won 10 straight over their NFC West rival going back to 2022.
5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Lynden-Ferndale highlights Week 3, Seahawks seek 10th straight over AZ, M’s play final road series and more | Northwest Sports Update
The Zone is live at Ferndale High School tonight for the Lions and Golden Eagles' rivalry match on KPUG.
6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
M’s avoid sweep, former Huskies DC out at UNC, Kraken start training camp and more | Northwest Sports Update
UNC announced that Steve Belichick has resigned as defensive coordinator amid the conclusion of its internal investigation into the football program.
6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Raleigh and Naylor carry the Mariners past the Angels, 7-2
Randy Arozarena also walked, singled and scored three runs for Seattle, which is 5 1/2 games behind Texas and Houston in the American League West.
7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Darnold out Week 2, M’s seal first full losing season since 2019, Ski to Sea legend passes and more | Northwest Sports Update
NFL insiders believe Sam Darnold could miss up to four games.
1 week ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports
Ryan Johnson and Josh Lowe deliver for Angels in 2-1 win that clinches losing season for Mariners
After coming within one victory of reaching its first World Series last season, Seattle is nearing elimination from playoff contention.
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