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Thunderbirds announce 7-game preseason schedule

The reigning Western Hockey League champion Seattle Thunderbirds have announced their seven-game September preseason schedule. The T-Birds start the exhibition slate at the Delta Hotels… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2017
Cedar Heights girls, Northwood boys win middle school track titles | PHOTOS

Cedar Heights girls, Northwood boys win middle school track titles | PHOTOS

Seventh- and eighth-graders from the Kent and Tahoma school districts competed in track and field events at the conference championship meet June 6-7 at French… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2017
Cedar Heights girls, Northwood boys win middle school track titles | PHOTOS
Kentwood’s Hanson selects Dordt College in Iowa to play volleyball

Kentwood’s Hanson selects Dordt College in Iowa to play volleyball

Kentwood’s Sara Hanson has announced her intention to attend Dordt College (Sioux Center, Iowa) and join the Defender volleyball program. Hanson, a 5-foot-4 defensive specialist,… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2017
Kentwood’s Hanson selects Dordt College in Iowa to play volleyball
Thunderbirds sign top pick Payton Mount

Thunderbirds sign top pick Payton Mount

Right wing was first-round selection in 2017 Bantam Draft

  • Jun 14, 2017
Thunderbirds sign top pick Payton Mount

Emerald Downs’ live racing season extended two days

Emerald Downs’ 2017 live racing season was officially extended two days during Friday’s monthly meeting of the Washington Horse Racing Commission at Auburn City Hall.… Continue reading

  • Jun 9, 2017
Indian relay racing weekend returns to Emerald Downs

Indian relay racing weekend returns to Emerald Downs

One of the nation’s most prestigious events, the Muckleshoot Gold Cup will feature three relay heats on Friday and Saturday, and two consolations and the… Continue reading

  • Jun 9, 2017
Indian relay racing weekend returns to Emerald Downs
Super Saturday drag racing season opener comes to Pacific Raceways

Super Saturday drag racing season opener comes to Pacific Raceways

The biggest local drag race series in the Northwest opens up its season on Saturday at Pacific Raceways in Kent as Dave Barcelon’s Truck Town… Continue reading

  • Jun 8, 2017
Super Saturday drag racing season opener comes to Pacific Raceways
Pickleball Station to open indoor facility; grand opening Saturday

Pickleball Station to open indoor facility; grand opening Saturday

Pickleball Central announced Tuesday the opening of Pickleball Station, a public pickleball facility in Kent that provides pickleball courts open to the public, lessons and… Continue reading

  • Jun 8, 2017
Pickleball Station to open indoor facility; grand opening Saturday
Nothing to it: 8-year old Kent girl hits hole-in-one in first ever round of golf

Nothing to it: 8-year old Kent girl hits hole-in-one in first ever round of golf

Maya Hanson, an 8-year old from Kent, hit a hole-in-one in her first ever round of golf during a PGA Junior League golf match May… Continue reading

  • Jun 8, 2017
Nothing to it: 8-year old Kent girl hits hole-in-one in first ever round of golf
T-Birds’ coach to throw out first pitch at Mariner’s game June 10

T-Birds’ coach to throw out first pitch at Mariner’s game June 10

Seattle Thunderbirds hockey head coach Steve Konowalchuk will throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch prior to the Seattle Mariners game against the Toronto Blue Jays… Continue reading

  • Jun 8, 2017
T-Birds’ coach to throw out first pitch at Mariner’s game June 10
Thunderbirds’ Stankowski invited to Hockey Canada’s goaltending camp

Thunderbirds’ Stankowski invited to Hockey Canada’s goaltending camp

Stankowski backstopped Seattle to WHL title

  • Jun 5, 2017
Thunderbirds’ Stankowski invited to Hockey Canada’s goaltending camp
Riser dominates as Wright saddles Coca-Cola exacta | Emerald Downs

Riser dominates as Wright saddles Coca-Cola exacta | Emerald Downs

Riser sprinted to the early lead and never looked back while rolling to a powerful 5¼-length victory in Sunday’s $50,000 Coca-Cola Stakes for 3-year-old colts… Continue reading

  • Jun 5, 2017
Riser dominates as Wright saddles Coca-Cola exacta | Emerald Downs
Registration open for fourth annual South King Challenge runs/walks

Registration open for fourth annual South King Challenge runs/walks

Registration is open for the fourth annual South King Challenge, consisting of four separate run/walk events in South King County. Join one, or all of… Continue reading

  • Jun 2, 2017
Registration open for fourth annual South King Challenge runs/walks
Sharkzilla takes aim at $50,000 Coca-Cola | Emerald Downs

Sharkzilla takes aim at $50,000 Coca-Cola | Emerald Downs

An evenly matched field of nine 3-year-old colts and geldings square off in Sunday’s $50,000 Coca-Cola Stakes at Emerald Downs. At 6½ furlongs, the Coca-Cola… Continue reading

  • Jun 2, 2017
Sharkzilla takes aim at $50,000 Coca-Cola | Emerald Downs
Kentlake takes second in 4A state baseball

Kentlake takes second in 4A state baseball

The Kentlake High Falcons finished one of its best baseball seasons with a second-place trophy in the Class 4A state championship tournament. Puyallup edged Kentlake… Continue reading

Kentlake takes second in 4A state baseball
Kentridge’s Cronk wins state high jump title | PHOTOS

Kentridge’s Cronk wins state high jump title | PHOTOS

After narrowly missing a state berth last season, Kentridge junior Tyler Cronk is the Class 4A boys state high jump champion. His jump of 6… Continue reading

Kentridge’s Cronk wins state high jump title | PHOTOS
Risque’s Legacy springs upset in Kent Stakes | Emerald Downs

Risque’s Legacy springs upset in Kent Stakes | Emerald Downs

Risque’s Legacy would not be denied Sunday at Emerald Downs. Turning the tables from three weeks ago, Risques’s Legacy shook off 1-to-5 favorite Alliford Bay… Continue reading

  • May 29, 2017
Risque’s Legacy springs upset in Kent Stakes | Emerald Downs
Unbeaten Alliford Bay heads $50,000 Kent Stakes | Emerald Downs

Unbeaten Alliford Bay heads $50,000 Kent Stakes | Emerald Downs

One of the region’s top prospects returns to action Sunday as Alliford Bay headlines a field of seven 3-year-old fillies in the $50,000 Kent Stakes… Continue reading

  • May 26, 2017
Unbeaten Alliford Bay heads $50,000 Kent Stakes | Emerald Downs
Drew McCullough captures the Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational trophy. COURTESY PHOTO

McCullough wins 91st Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational

Amateur Drew McCullough of Meadow Springs Country Club (Richland) won the 91st Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational by one stroke over PGA pro Shane Prante… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2017
Drew McCullough captures the Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational trophy. COURTESY PHOTO
McCullough wins 91st Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational

McCullough wins 91st Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational

Amateur Drew McCullough of Meadow Springs Country Club (Richland) won the 91st Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational by one stroke over PGA pro Shane Prante… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2017
McCullough wins 91st Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational