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Anyportinastorm and jockey Juan Hernandez. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

Anyportinastorm chosen Horse of the Meeting | Emerald Downs

Peter Redekop’s Anyportinastorm was voted 2019 Emerald Downs’ Horse of the Meeting, the track announced Wednesday. Trained by Blaine Wright, Anyportinastorm ran meet-fastest times at… Continue reading

Anyportinastorm and jockey Juan Hernandez. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

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  • Sep 25, 2019
High school football is thriving, not dying

High school football is thriving, not dying

By Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director When the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey was released by the National Federation of State High School… Continue reading

High school football is thriving, not dying
Reykdal’s budget prioritizes safety, health, serving students with disabilities

Reykdal’s budget prioritizes safety, health, serving students with disabilities

State superintendent of public instruction releases legislative plan

Reykdal’s budget prioritizes safety, health, serving students with disabilities
Walk for the Babies set for Oct. 5 in Kent

Walk for the Babies set for Oct. 5 in Kent

Benefit for Pediatric Interim Care Center

Walk for the Babies set for Oct. 5 in Kent
The Longacres Mile was voted 2019 Race of the Meeting. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

2019 Emerald Downs’ year-end awards announced

Anyportinastorm, No Talking Back, Frank Lucarelli and Gary Wales all took down multiple awards Sunday as the curtain closed on the 24th season of live… Continue reading

The Longacres Mile was voted 2019 Race of the Meeting. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO
Venues selected for 2019 WIAA football state championships

Venues selected for 2019 WIAA football state championships

Sites in Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood

Venues selected for 2019 WIAA football state championships
Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train | Update

Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train | Update

19-year-old Bonney Lake woman ‘stepped into the path of the train’

Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train | Update
American Legion Post 15 celebrates 100 years

American Legion Post 15 celebrates 100 years

Kent community honors veterans on organization’s centennial anniversary

American Legion Post 15 celebrates 100 years
A resource fair was a part of LGBTQIA Week last year. The fair returns Oct. 10 for this year’s LGBTQIA Week at Highline College. COURTESY PHOTO

LGBTQIA Week at Highline College honors the resistance 50 years later

Free events scheduled for Oct. 7-11

A resource fair was a part of LGBTQIA Week last year. The fair returns Oct. 10 for this year’s LGBTQIA Week at Highline College. COURTESY PHOTO
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Kevin Krigger drives Race Home to victory in the meet-closing Gottstein Futurity on Sunday at Emerald Downs. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

Race Home captures Gottstein Futurity on closing day

Race Home unleashed a furious rally and scored a four-length victory over Unmachable in the $100,000 Gottstein Futurity on closing day at Emerald Downs on… Continue reading

Kevin Krigger drives Race Home to victory in the meet-closing Gottstein Futurity on Sunday at Emerald Downs. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO
KBAC presents City Council candidates forum Oct. 22

KBAC presents City Council candidates forum Oct. 22

The Kent Black Action Commission is inviting Kent City Council candidates to a forum on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave.… Continue reading

KBAC presents City Council candidates forum Oct. 22
Roddy Ross was solid between the pipes Saturday night, making 50 saves in the Seattle Thunderbirds’ 4-1 win against Kamloops. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Ross douses Blazers as Thunderbirds capture season opener

Seattle goalie makes 50 saves in 4-1 win over Kamloops

Roddy Ross was solid between the pipes Saturday night, making 50 saves in the Seattle Thunderbirds’ 4-1 win against Kamloops. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Second case of lung illness from vaping reported in King County
Second case of lung illness from vaping reported in King County
Kent Police to emphasize railroad crossing safety on Sept. 24

Kent Police to emphasize railroad crossing safety on Sept. 24

Effort part of nationwide Operation Clear Track

Kent Police to emphasize railroad crossing safety on Sept. 24
Chargers rout Royals 69-14 | NPSL football

Chargers rout Royals 69-14 | NPSL football

Payton Thomas ran for three touchdowns and Chance Guadiz threw for three more – all in the first half – as Kentridge demolished Kent-Meridian 69-14… Continue reading

Chargers rout Royals 69-14 | NPSL football
Unmachable prevails in the Washington Cup Juvenile Colt & Gelding. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

$100,000 Gottstein Futurity headlines closing day

An overflow field of 13 juveniles were entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Gottstein Futurity at 1 1/16 miles, the final of three stakes scheduled on closing… Continue reading

Unmachable prevails in the Washington Cup Juvenile Colt & Gelding. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO
Take the train to Seahawks game against Saints Sept. 22
Take the train to Seahawks game against Saints Sept. 22