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National Sports

6 hours 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.

6 hours 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.

23 hours 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.

23 hours 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.

1 day 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 days ago in Sports

Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots

Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.

3 days ago in Sports

Rodgers says there’s ‘zero debate’ 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp

Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last. The future Hall of Fame quarterback's status beyond 2026 is seemingly one of the few certainties for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the only thing familiar about their annual pilgrimage to Saint Vincent College for training camp might be the venue.

Entertainment

6 hours 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.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

22 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Trending

Ethan Hunger breaks triathlon world record in food bank fundraiser

The Bellingham real estate agent says his annual endurance challenges have raised over $1 million over the past six years.

1 day ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Ferndale Block Party, Sand Sculptures, Psych Rock Fest and more | Lifestyle Lookout

From Birch Bay to Ferndale to Bellingham, there is plenty to do in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

National News

7 hours 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.

1 day 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.

4 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."

4 days 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.

7 days 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

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.

20 hours 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.

1 day 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.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s top Dodgers in thriller, Bells’ final road trip of regular season, family ties in Vikings’ hoops incoming class and more | Northwest Sports Update

Emerson Hancock is on the mound tonight in what could be his final start as a Mariner.

2 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.

2 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.

3 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).

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Iloski scores a goal for the 5th consecutive game, Union beat Sounders 1-0 for 2nd straight win

Soccer player in bright green jersey standing on the field, looking focused during a match.

Andrew Thomas had five saves for Seattle.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Dominic Canzone hits go-ahead 3-run homer as Mariners rally for 6-4 win over Rangers

Two Seattle Mariners players in blue uniforms high-five on the baseball field during a game, one running toward the other with gloves on.

Andrés Muñoz struck out the side in the ninth for his 18th save in 23 chances.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

M’s battle Rangers for division lead, Seahawks begin training camp, LeBron’s final team and more | Northwest Sports Update

NFL player #98 in a white and blue jersey leaps in the end zone, holding the football in celebration with a packed stadium behind him.

Fans can catch the Seahawks training camp through Aug. 13 in Renton, while the first episode of Hard Knocks comes out on Aug. 4.

Local News

21 minutes ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather

‘Extreme’ risk of dangerous fire conditions in central, eastern WA Saturday

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High temperatures and strong winds could make existing wildfires spread unpredictably.

48 minutes ago in Dedicated To Service, Local

Sudden Valley fire station back open after two-year closure

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Fire station labeled Station 22 with red doors, beside a flagpole flying the U.S. flag and a green flag, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

The new facility includes several safety upgrades along with more functional spaces for 24/7 staffing.

21 hours ago in Crime, Government, Local, Trending

Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting

After an initial social media post announcing that there had been a shooting with multiple victims, it took nearly five hours for police to provide any additional information to the public, including whether there was any ongoing threat.

21 hours ago in Government, Local, National, Trending, World

ACLU files federal claim over family’s detention in Blaine

Updated

The civil rights organization says the asylum-seeking family was subjected to extreme heat and unsafe conditions.

21 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Wildfires in North Cascades, Okanogan County grow

Fire officials say dry conditions and shifting winds are likely to drive further fire growth.

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