Coming Up in The Zone

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

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...

4 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic team

The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most important outcomes could be...

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Mariners rally past Astros in extras to keep faint playoff hopes alive

SEATTLE (AP) — Josh Naylor singled home Randy Arozarena with the winning run in the 10th inning and the Seattle…

6 days ago in Sports

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff

The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.

1 week ago in Sports

Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

1 week ago in Sports

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.

1 week ago in Sports

Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams

If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.

1 week ago in Sports

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.

Entertainment

4 hours ago in Entertainment, World

China grants a singer a rare exemption over censorship after an unapproved tribute song

Authorities in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu granted a rare exemption to a singer on Tuesday after she added an unapproved song to her set list at a weekend concert, drawing...

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Lou Ferrigno, who starred as the Marvel character during its 1977–1982 U.S. television run, met with the American pope and chatted briefly with...

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says

A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found...

2 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Whatcom County to lift burn ban for unincorporated areas Thursday

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Recent wet weather has helped increase fuel moisture levels on the ground.

National News

4 hours 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...

4 hours ago in National, World

US removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government

The Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that are not allowed to purchase or import U.S. weaponry, a step that is part...

6 days ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

Sports

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Christian Moore and Bryce Teodosio rally Angels past Mariners 6-4

Julio Rodríguez hit a two-run homer for Seattle in the second.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s out of playoff race, Storm end franchise-worst season, Penix makes season debut on TNF and more | Northwest Sports Update

The Mariners were officially eliminated from postseason contention this morning with the Rangers' win over the Mets.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

Mariners rally past Astros in extras to keep faint playoff hopes alive

SEATTLE (AP) — Josh Naylor singled home Randy Arozarena with the winning run in the 10th inning and the Seattle…

1 week 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.

Local News

49 minutes ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Whatcom County offering free flu, COVID-19 vaccines

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The RSV vaccine is also available to anyone interested based on age and health needs.

2 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Whatcom County to lift burn ban for unincorporated areas Thursday

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Recent wet weather has helped increase fuel moisture levels on the ground.

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Bellingham Bay closed for recreational shellfish harvesting

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The closure includes Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.

22 hours ago in Education, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

BPS to move forward with closures of Carl Cozier and Columbia for 2027-28 school year

The decision is still pending final approval from the school board.

23 hours ago in Environmental, Local, Trending

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake felt across Puget Sound region

More than 5,100 people reported feeling the Tuesday afternoon quake.