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The Mariners’ reputation as a fearsome team has disintegrated. Is this who they are?

The Mariners, under .500 once again, are stuck in neutral. Sure, they have plenty of talent, but evidence is lacking that they'll turn things around.

Northrim: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Northrim BanCorp Inc. (NRIM) on Wednesday reported net income of $15.3 million in its second quarter. The bank, based in Anchorage, Alaska, said it had earnings of 68 cents per share. The holding company for Northrim Bank posted revenue of $63.9 million in the period. Its revenue […]

Kent man, 21, pleads guilty to plot to fight for ISIS

A 21-year-old Kent man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori landed up PUP list after ankle surgery

The Seahawks placed second-year safety Nick Emmanwori on the physically unable to perform list this week after undergoing arthroscopic surgery recently.

Wednesday Evening Headlines

It's still hot and a little smoky in Seattle, the major immigration detention center in Tacoma is fighting to block state health inspections and hiring for tech jobs in the Seattle area is slowing dramatically. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Rainier climber killed, 3 injured after rockfall

Six climbers in two separate parties were caught in the rockfall at 11,600 feet around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

Startup Spotlight: MediaPact wants to reinvent digital ads for the AI era

As AI reshapes online search and advertising, Seattle startup MediaPact is building a marketplace to help brands and publishers strike direct sponsorship deals. Founder Lacie Thompson discusses launching the company, using AI to build without coding experience, and spotting a new opportunity in a rapidly changing digital media landscape. Read More

Mariners end first homestand out of All-Star break with a dud of a loss to Reds

The Mariners stumbled to a 5-3 loss to the Reds on Wednesday, ending the first homestand after the All-Star break on a sour note.

Judge questions difference between Hegseth’s testosterone policy and transgender care for troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new initiative to test and treat troops for low testosterone is facing scrutiny from a federal judge.

Lynx quiet the Storm for second time this week, head into All-Star break

Lynx star Napheesa Collier made her season debut and had 24 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota sent the Storm into the WNBA All-Star break with a 86-76 loss.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Cincinnati Reds

Mariners notebook: Reds’ Sal Stewart impressed by his childhood teammate Cole Young

Reds rookie Sal Stewart talked about being teammates with Cole Young as kids and what he's seen out of the Mariners' second baseman: 'We were young guns lightin' it up'