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Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds hire assistant coach

Former Western Hockey League player Taylor Makin comes to team from B.C. Hockey League

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Jaleen Roberts is a Kent-Meridian High School grad who is competing in the Paralympics in August in Paris, France. Photo provided by Jaleen Roberts

Kent-Meridian grad Jaleen Roberts prepares for Paris

Roberts won two silver medals in Tokyo and on her way back from an ankle injury in February.

Jaleen Roberts is a Kent-Meridian High School grad who is competing in the Paralympics in August in Paris, France. Photo provided by Jaleen Roberts
Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era

“We’re still learning who we are. We are still chasing that,” said Seattle’s new head coach.

Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
Quinton de Kock and Shehan Jayasuriya of Seattle Orcas during match twenty one of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 2 between Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA) on the 23rd July 2024 Photo by Richard Huggard / Sportzpics for MLC
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Seattle Orcas close out season falling to Super Kings by 37 runs

Seattle managed just two points in MLC 2 after making the grand final a year prior.

Quinton de Kock and Shehan Jayasuriya of Seattle Orcas during match twenty one of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 2 between Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA) on the 23rd July 2024 Photo by Richard Huggard / Sportzpics for MLC
Credit: Major League Cricket
Funny Cars showing off big flames on July 19 at Pacific Raceways. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Northwest Nationals breakdown: Winners crowned and history made

At Pacific Raceways, two drivers get first career wins, a year-long drought ends and more.

Funny Cars showing off big flames on July 19 at Pacific Raceways. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Ron Capps’ funny car was on display outside the Muckleshoot Casino and Hotel. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

For the first time in NHRA history, Pacific Raceways hosts night race

Three-time event winner Ron Capps talks to fans and media before Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.

Ron Capps’ funny car was on display outside the Muckleshoot Casino and Hotel. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing
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Too hot to play sports? High temps challenge Kent Parks Department

Four days of events canceled July 6-9 at Wilson Playfields where surface temps soared to 120 degrees

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Gio Moimoi drives to the basket for Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Summer league spotlight: Kentridge and Kentwood boys hoops

“It has been a night and day difference from year one to now.”

Gio Moimoi drives to the basket for Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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U.S. men’s national soccer team has time to turn it around. Can they?

After getting ‘grouped’ in Copa America, the U.S. needs to find momentum heading toward World Cup.

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Photos by Ben Ray / The Reporter
Jaylen Petty drives against Lincoln inside the Tacoma Dome.

Two-time NPSL MVP to leave Auburn High School for Rainier Beach

Jaylen Petty will play his last high school season as a Viking in Seattle.

Photos by Ben Ray / The Reporter
Jaylen Petty drives against Lincoln inside the Tacoma Dome.
The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds will open the 2024-2025 Western Hockey League season Sept. 20 at Vancouver. The home opener is Sept. 28 vs. Wenatchee at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Kent-based Thunderbirds release WHL regular season schedule

Home opener is Sept. 28 against Wenatchee Wild at ShoWare Center

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds will open the 2024-2025 Western Hockey League season Sept. 20 at Vancouver. The home opener is Sept. 28 vs. Wenatchee at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
Skylar Diggins-Smith conducts the offense against the Sparks. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Storm pour it on in the fourth, wash out Sparks

Seattle used a huge 10-0 run late in the fourth to take control over Los Angeles.

Skylar Diggins-Smith conducts the offense against the Sparks. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Photo provided by Rodney McCurry.

Seattle Majestics play in postseason

Seattles women’s tackle football team goes to Las Vegas to open up the playoffs.

Photo provided by Rodney McCurry.
Federal Way Memorial Field. Photo provided by Bruce Honda

Federal Way Memorial Field to host high school boys soccer tournaments

Class 2A, 1A competitions to move to Federal Way from Renton for 2025 to 2028

Federal Way Memorial Field. Photo provided by Bruce Honda
Kentwood and Kentridge players go at it for possession. Ben Ray / The Reporter

NPSL All-League Soccer Teams: Kentwood’s Logan Hasting is POTY

Other Kent School District athletes make the list.

Kentwood and Kentridge players go at it for possession. Ben Ray / The Reporter
2024 Kent Reporter Athletes of the Year are Ella Wick and Ethan Loghry. Pictured left to right: Kent Reporter sports writer Ben Ray, Ella Wick, Ethan Loghry, and Brian Smith, Kent School District Director of Athletics and Activities. Photo provided by ROBBY MULLIKIN

Kent School District and Kent Reporter’s 2024 Athletes of the Year

Kentlake’s Ethan Loghry and Ella Wick take home top awards.

2024 Kent Reporter Athletes of the Year are Ella Wick and Ethan Loghry. Pictured left to right: Kent Reporter sports writer Ben Ray, Ella Wick, Ethan Loghry, and Brian Smith, Kent School District Director of Athletics and Activities. Photo provided by ROBBY MULLIKIN
Hazen’s Illia Biezak leaps over the bar. Ben Ray / The Reporter

State track and field: Liberty boys, Kent-Meridian girls place inside top four in 3A

Cassie Atkins (FW) continued to dominate, has now won five titles in three years.

Hazen’s Illia Biezak leaps over the bar. Ben Ray / The Reporter
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Auburn Riverside softball wins state championship

Ravens win first fastpitch title in school history.

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Steve Raible auctioning off a Seahawks football from 1983.

Seahawks legends inspire South King County youth at breakfast

Scholar-Athlete Breakfast in Auburn features Steve Largent and Steve Raible.

Steve Raible auctioning off a Seahawks football from 1983.
Sofia Mottern-Salinas gives a yell after getting the rally going against North Creek. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood fastpitch rallies at state, but misses out on trophy

Kentwood went 2-2 in the state tournament, falling to Emerald Ridge and Puyallup on final day.

Sofia Mottern-Salinas gives a yell after getting the rally going against North Creek. Ben Ray / The Reporter