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Allan Fee gives his thoughts on the Mariners’ trade deadline acquisitions, the Seahawks’ Hard Knocks appearance, the Bells’ home stretch of the season and more

 

National Sports

20 hours ago in Sports

Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014

Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.

20 hours ago in Sports

Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.

1 day ago in Sports

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.

2 days ago in Sports

CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

3 days ago in Sports

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.

4 days ago in Sports

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves.

4 days ago in Sports

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error

Jacob Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics and surpassing the Baltimore Orioles' Mike Bordick, who went 110 games in 2002. Wilson last made an error on July 6, 2025, in a game against San Francisco.

4 days ago in Sports

Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women’s gymnastics title

Hezly Rivera listened more than she talked two summers ago in Paris when she was the "wait, who?" member of the star-laden U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team. Those days are over. Long over.

1 week ago in Sports

Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.

Entertainment

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala

Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.

24 hours ago in Community Events, Entertainment, Farm, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Lookout, Local

Northwest Washington Fair, author talks, a mural festival and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

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There’s plenty to do this weekend in our neck of the woods. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

National News

20 hours ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

4 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

4 days ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

1 week ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports

3 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Seahawks and CB Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges, are working on a deal, AP source says

Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Arnold's visit and tryout went well.

3 hours ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Logan Gilbert pitches 6 strong innings as Mariners stop 6-game skid with 1-0 win over Yankees

The Mariners avoided losing seven straight for the first time since 2020.

1 day ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Grisham homers twice and drives in 4 as Yankees rally past struggling Mariners 10-5

Randy Arozarena hit a two-run homer and Julio Rodríguez connected for a solo shot.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham deliver clutch hits for Yankees in 4-1 win over slumping Mariners

Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo went five innings in his second consecutive scoreless start.

3 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bells play AppleSox for North Division title, M’s kickoff road trip in Bronx, Storm snap skid and more | Northwest Sports Update

Find out how to watch tonight's Bells game in Wenatchee as they look to continue their WCL title defense.

4 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Mullins drives in go-ahead run, Seymour works 6 strong innings as AL-best Rays sweep Mariners

Emerson Hancock (6-7) gave up two runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Northwest Sports

Bells open playoffs, Mariners honor 50 greatest players, WWU women’s soccer makes national rankings and more | Northwest Sports Update

Find out how to watch the Bells' playoff opener on the road tonight before they return to Bellingham for Game 2 on Saturday.

Local News

20 hours ago in Local

Bellingham Police searching for missing Indigenous teen last seen heading to Bellis Fair Mall

14-year-old Terrence Charlie was last seen leaving his home around 5 p.m. on Monday on his way to the mall.

20 hours ago in Local

Judge bars Kalshi from accepting, promoting bets in Washington

Kalshi has branded itself as a "prediction market," even airing ads that seemingly flout Washington's gambling laws.

20 hours ago in Business, Local

Northwest Washington job growth projected to remain slow

The region's job market is expected to grow at a slower rate than the state's through 2029.

21 hours ago in Local

Whatcom County to host Court Education Day

The free event will allow members of the public to learn more about the local judicial services offered in Whatcom County.

22 hours ago in Local

Bellingham scratches plans for day shelter in Roosevelt neighborhood after operator withdraws

The city says it remains committed to creating a day shelter and will continue to pursue all available options.