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A portion of Riverside State Park is back open after the wildfires that burned hundreds of homes in Spokane forced closures.

In his 11th big-league season, Andrew Kittredge is the most experienced member of the Baltimore Orioles bullpen. Now 36, the Spokane native never hesitates to share with younger teammates the many lessons he’s learned through his first decade in the major leagues.

A GRIP ON SPORTS • Welcome to “Things We Hate, Volume 1,504.” The first 1,503 volumes were not shared here. They are hidden away in our journal, which will only ever be published posthumously. Or burned, depending on whether this excerpt goes over well.

Along the surface of many lakes, golf course ponds and rivers in Washington is a thick mat of deceivingly strong weeds.

HOUSTON – Little has gone according to plan for these Mariners, and even that might be a gross understatement.

SEATTLE – Now that the Seahawks have made the much-debated and highly dissected decision to sign cornerback Terrion Arnold, the next question is when anyone will see him on the field.

SEATTLE – The Seahawks’ 17-7 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night was likely forgotten by most who watched it by Sunday morning.

EVERETT – Tanner Thach doubled in an insurance run in the top of the 10th inning and the Spokane Indians outlasted the Everett AquaSox 8-7 in the finale of a six-game High-A Northwest League series at Everett Memorial Stadium on Sunday.

PULLMAN – In his time at Washington State, Julian Dugger has become something of an enigma.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Fifteen years before Gonzaga transformed into an undisputed college basketball power, the small Jesuit university in Spokane made a brief flicker on the national stage with a standout point guard from a high school just down the street.

Gleason Garske walked into Lilac Lanes, put on his bowling shoes and threw a couple warmups.

A GRIP ON SPORTS • No matter your predilection toward the spiritual, this morning’s sunrise in the Spokane area seemed ordained to steer the observer toward faith. Maybe it was the bright colors. The quiet clouds. Or maybe it was as simple as it’s Sunday.

On Saturday, eight individuals and one team achieved basketball immortality. The 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class featured Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, the USA women’s 1996 Olympic gold medal squad, Amar’e Stoudemire, Mike D’Antoni (coach, contributor), Mark Few (coach), Doc Rivers and Joey Crawford (referee). Each of their induction stories was as distinct as the roles they played to grow the game.

SEATTLE – The Seahawks opened their three-game 2026 preseason schedule with a 17-7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in a penalty-filled affair Saturday night at Lumen Field (21 total, eight on Seattle).

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Mark Few’s long-shot journey to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame began with rejection, of all things.

EVERETT – Jordy Vargas turned in six shutout innings and the Spokane Indians offense produced all game, beating the Everett AquaSox 9-2 in the fifth of a six-game High-A Northwest League series at Everett Memorial Stadium on Saturday. 

SEATTLE – This move looked like a killer. Especially for the preseason.