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The Seattle Mariners can clinch a playoff berth tonight by defeating the Colorado Rockies and relying on a Yankees win against the White Sox. Meanwhile, Major League Baseball plans to implement robot umpires for the 2026 season, following successful trials in minor leagues. In the NFL, Russell Wilson may be benched by the New York Giants in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart.
Ferndale begins construction on a new Civic Campus, impacting parking near City Hall and the public library. The library parking lot closes Thursday, with a temporary lot available on the library's west side. The new facility will house city hall, council chambers, municipal court, and administrative offices.
Washington state denied a request from the U.S. Department of Justice for private information on registered voters, including driver's license numbers and Social Security details. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs stated he shared publicly available data but refused to disclose protected information, emphasizing compliance with state law.
Sinclair Broadcast Group will not air the return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its Seattle ABC affiliate due to community backlash. The decision follows remarks made by Kimmel that were perceived as disparaging towards MAGA leaders, leading to protests outside the KOMO newsroom.
A Bellingham man is in custody following a police pursuit that extended into Lynden city limits. The 30-year-old suspect faces multiple charges, including first-degree arson, after allegedly pepper-spraying two victims and setting a car on fire. Law enforcement apprehended him after he rammed a police vehicle and crashed into a ditch.
A third suspect was arrested in Bellingham for her involvement in a cocaine dealing operation. The 34-year-old woman faces multiple drug-related charges, including maintaining a premises for drug trafficking. Two other suspects already have trial dates set for this fall.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture recalled wild birdseeds sold at local grocery stores due to the presence of invasive palmer amaranth seeds. Customers are urged to return the affected product for a refund and properly dispose of any remaining seeds. The recalled birdseeds were available at Haggen, Safeway, and Albertsons in Washington and Oregon.
Tory Horton scored on a franchise-record 95-yard punt return and caught a touchdown pass in Seattle's 44-13 victory over New Orleans. The Saints, now winless at 0-3, struggled defensively, allowing the most points in a half since 1973. Seattle's quarterback Sam Darnold achieved a QB rating of 154.2, showcasing his confidence and efficiency.
J.P. Crawford hit a grand slam, and Cal Raleigh homered for the 58th time, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros on September 21. The win completed a three-game sweep, giving Seattle a three-game lead in the AL West with six games remaining.
Four soldiers died in a helicopter crash during routine training near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. The victims, including chief warrant officers Andrew Cully and Andrew Kraus, were part of the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. The cause of the crash is under investigation.