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The winning driiver J.R. Todd stares down the race track before qualifying on Friday July 24. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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NHRA Northwest Nationals roar at Pacific Raceways in Kent

The scent of nitromethane is a welcomed aroma around the Kent race track.

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Mariners first half takeaways and second half expectations

The All-Star break symbolizes the halfway point in the season, how can the Mariners get going?

Jordan Vandergriff in the cockpit. Photo courtesy of johnforceracing.com

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Former ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Jordan Vanddergriff takes to the track

Vandergriff has gone from looking for roses to looking for podiums.

Mike Kelley (left) stands with three of his students at Beyond The Bell Mentorship and Boxing Club. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Beyond the Bell in Kent to bring mentorship with a distinctive punch

Beyond the Bell is a local organization looking to give youth in the community a safe space.

Michael Rucker, 32, a former Auburn Riverside High School player, pitches for the Mariners. COURTESY PHOTO, Ben Van Houten

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Auburn Riverside’s Rucker returns home to pitch for Mariners

Rucker’s story is full of twists and turns as he fulfills a dream.

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Kentwood girls basketball names Felicia Johnson as new coach

Johnson has been an assistant since 2022 with the Conks.

Runners compete in the Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, July 11. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Gig Harbor man wins Kent Cornucopia Days 5K race

Gig Harbor’s Jeremiah Jensen won the Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, July 11…

Kentwood head coach Quincey Davison. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin.

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Around the sound sports episode 12: Kentwood head football coach Quincey Davison

Davison talks about his program and the success they have had this summer.

Kent Memorial Park tennis courts. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Top 10 free pickleball and tennis courts in South King County

Here are some free places to get outside and enjoy the sun while playing pickleball or tennis.

Kentwood runners run at the Special Olympics USA Games.

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Kentwood High unified athletes continue to impress

Kentwood’s unified team took home 10 medals and a sixth place team finish.

Fans hoist scarves as the march to Seattle Stadium continued. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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USA eliminated at hands of Belgium in final game at Seattle Stadium

The peak of US soccer fandom came to an end in Seattle in the cities final World Cup…

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Kentwood High grad Michael Ajayi signs with Charlotte Hornets

It was reported that the former Conk signed a two-way contract with Charlotte following the NBA Draft.

Fans squeeze in at Legacy Square. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Fans pack Legacy Square to root on the USMNT

Renton’s community park brought hundreds of people to watch the World Cup.

Soccer camp players playing sharks and minnows. Photo provided by Eric Todd.

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Kentridge girl’s soccer team hosts mini Charger’s camp

Over two dozen youth soccer players worked with current and former Kentridge players.

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Carson Tice stands on defense for Enumclaw.

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Summer league boys basketball final day takeaways

Here are five things that stood out in the regular season finale at Auburn High.

Antonee Robinson (5) and Folarin Balogun (20) are instrumental for the USMNT, but both are on yellow cards heading into the World Cup group finale. (Troy Wayrynen / Imagn Images)

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World Cup crowds smash records across Seattle

In nearly every category of transportation, records were broken.

Noah Kosick with the puck on his stick. Photo provided by Seattle Thunderbirds.

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Three Seattle Thunderbird players drafted in 2026 NHL draft

All three players will report to training camp with the Thunderbirds to prepare this season.

Auburn’s Isaiah Englund runs with the basketball in his hands. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Summer league boys basketball final day takeaways

Here are five things that stood out in the regular season finale at Auburn High.

Seattle Stadium before kick off between Belgium and Egypt. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

Michael Rucker. Courtesy of MLB.com.

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Auburn Riverside alum called up to the Seattle Mariners

Auburn Riverside High School alum Michael Rucker has been called up to the Seattle Mariners.