Northwest Sports Update Seahawks draft o-line, Mariners back at home, fishing season in Whatcom and more

The Seattle Seahawks made a strategic move in the NFL draft by selecting offensive guard Grey Zabel from North Dakota State with the 18th overall pick, addressing a critical need on their offensive line that struggled last season. Zabel, who played multiple positions on the offensive line and was an FCS All-American, received six-figure offers to transfer but chose to remain at NDSU. The Seattle Mariners returned to T-Mobile Park to host the Miami Marlins, aiming for their sixth consecutive series win after a successful road trip, highlighted by strong performances from JP Crawford and rookie Ben Williamson. Crawford achieved a team-high six hits in their last series against the Red Sox, while Williamson contributed five hits after his promotion from Triple-A Tacoma. The Mariners are currently tied for first place in the AL West and will rely on ace Logan Gilbert in today's game.

Additionally, fishing enthusiasts in Whatcom County can look forward to the official opening day for lowland lake fishing tomorrow, coinciding with the 10th annual Trout Derby. This year’s derby includes over $50,000 in prizes for anglers who catch tagged trout in participating lakes. Bellingham's Lake Padden serves as the only derby lake in the county.