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Emerald Downs increases horse racing purses

Betting up 67% over last year

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Tyrel Bauer. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Two Seattle Thunderbird players taken in NHL Draft

Bauer goes to Winnipeg; Rempe chosen by New York Rangers

Tyrel Bauer. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Courtesy Photo, City of Kent

Riverbend Driving Range reopens temporarily in Kent

Two phases of renovation complete; one remains

Courtesy Photo, City of Kent
Mirror file photo                                Jerome Collins, shown coaching the Federal Way High School boys basketball team in a 2016 state tournament semifinal game.

Ex-Federal Way basketball coach returns to teaching following misconduct allegations

Jerome Collins was on two years of paid leave over 2016 incident at Federal Way High School.

Mirror file photo                                Jerome Collins, shown coaching the Federal Way High School boys basketball team in a 2016 state tournament semifinal game.
The Seattle Mariners honored Ed Pepple, who threw out the first pitch at a game after he retired. Seattle Mariners Twitter

Legendary Mercer Island basketball coach Ed Pepple dies at age 88

Led Islanders to four state titles.

The Seattle Mariners honored Ed Pepple, who threw out the first pitch at a game after he retired. Seattle Mariners Twitter
T-Birds, KIRO 7 TV partner for weekly hockey series

T-Birds, KIRO 7 TV partner for weekly hockey series

Coach Matt O’Dette will join Chris Francis to educate fans each Friday

T-Birds, KIRO 7 TV partner for weekly hockey series
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

Before practice begins, parents must understand COVID-19 protective protocols

Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot sets WNBA assist record with 18 in a game

Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot sets WNBA assist record with 18 in a game

‘I absolutely thought this record was untouchable,’ Chicago Sky point guard says

Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot sets WNBA assist record with 18 in a game
Pictured: A Mercer Island High School swimmer competes in fall 2019. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recently announced the girls swim and dive season will be moved to “Season 3,” which begins March 1. File photo

WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December

An updated plan moves girls swimming to Season 3 and makes fall cross country an alternate season.

Pictured: A Mercer Island High School swimmer competes in fall 2019. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recently announced the girls swim and dive season will be moved to “Season 3,” which begins March 1. File photo
Former Kentwood High stars Voth, McGuire face off in majors

Former Kentwood High stars Voth, McGuire face off in majors

Voth retires McGuire twice at Nationals Park

Former Kentwood High stars Voth, McGuire face off in majors
The Todd Beamer Titans football team in Federal Way during a 2019 summer practice. File photo

WIAA modifies prep sports calendar; football moved to spring

Washington’s high school athletics governing body announced its revised plans for the upcoming school year Tuesday evening (July 21), and football is moving to the… Continue reading

The Todd Beamer Titans football team in Federal Way during a 2019 summer practice. File photo
WIAA delays start dates for fall sports

WIAA delays start dates for fall sports

Football practices to begin Sept. 5, all other sports planned for Sept. 7.

WIAA delays start dates for fall sports
Betting surges at Emerald Downs even without fans in grandstands

Betting surges at Emerald Downs even without fans in grandstands

Mobile, off-track wagering breaks $1 million on opening day

Betting surges at Emerald Downs even without fans in grandstands
Emerald Downs changes opening day to June 24

Emerald Downs changes opening day to June 24

Live racing to return at Auburn track but without fans

Emerald Downs changes opening day to June 24
COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Emerald Downs

Emerald Downs announces revised 2020 stakes schedule

Racing starts June 22; first featured race Aug. 2

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Emerald Downs
Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22

Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22

No fans initially at Auburn track; fans can wager from home

Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22
FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

T-Birds issue ticket refunds, exchanges for cancelled games in Kent

17,000 tickets sold for three March contests at ShoWare Center

FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent to reopen May 5

Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent to reopen May 5

Certain restrictions will apply during play

  • May 1, 2020
Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent to reopen May 5
T-Birds select 13 players in Bantam Draft

T-Birds select 13 players in Bantam Draft

Seattle trades goalie Roddy Ross to Regina for three draft picks

  • Apr 23, 2020
T-Birds select 13 players in Bantam Draft
High school stadium lights will go on across the state, including Kent and Auburn, on Friday night to honor the Class of 2020. COURTESY PHOTO
High school stadium lights will go on across the state, including Kent and Auburn, on Friday night to honor the Class of 2020. COURTESY PHOTO