Wilson Playfields, 13028 SE 251st St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Two city of Kent sports complex fields reopen

Wilson Playfields, Hogan Park at Russell Road taking reservations; no tournaments yet

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Riverbend Driving Range in Kent closes for $1.5 million renovation

Facility expected to reopen in May; 14 driving range stalls to be added

Kelyn Rowe. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Sounders FC

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Seattle Sounders sign Federal Way native Kelyn Rowe

Rowe, 29, is a Federal Way High School graduate.

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Kent high school athletes can begin in-person training Feb. 15

District releases start date for conditioning prior to March seasons

FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter 2019

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Local high schools eye March return to sports | Update

Kent School District leaders delay start; Kentlake coaches want conditioning allowed

The city of Kent’s Riverbend Driving Range will get 14 new stalls as part of a third and final phase of renovations. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Renovations continue at city of Kent’s Riverbend Driving Range

14 new driving stalls to be added

Kentwood High football. FILE PHOTO

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WIAA Executive Board revises Season 1 sports in response to state guidelines

Practices scheduled to begin Feb. 1 for football, volleyball, soccer and 5 other sports

Seattle’s Mekai Sanders maneuvers the puck up the ice during WHL play Feb. 23 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

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Season start delayed again for Seattle Thunderbirds, rest of WHL

Games had been scheduled to start Jan. 8; new start date undetermined

The Mercer Island boys basketball celebrates their 61-36 victory over Interlake in the 3A KingCo championship game on Feb. 11, 2020, at Sammamish High School. File photo

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WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports

Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.

Fieldhouse House has reworked the former Sam’s Club at the Outlet Collection Mall into a mega sports-play-training complex. COURTESY PHOTO

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FieldhouseUSA waiting on COVID-19 to fully open complex in Auburn

Multimillion-dollar facility located at site of former Sam’s Club.

Emerald Downs had an average daily handle of $1.79 million during a shortened 2020 season that concluded Oct. 29. The average daily handle last season was $1.1 million. Fans were not allowed at the races, including during this photo from opening day. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Emerald Downs concludes season with daily wagering up 61% over last year

Off-track fans bet average of $1.79 million per day during 38-day session

In this file photo from March 2020, the Federal Way High School boys basketball team reacts in the final minutes of the state quarterfinals game against Mt. Si High School. File photo

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New guidelines released for return of prep sports in WA

The new plan places counties and sports in three-tier systems. No signs of a quicker return to play.

File Photo/Kent Reporter

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Emerald Downs increases horse racing purses

Betting up 67% over last year

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

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Two Seattle Thunderbird players taken in NHL Draft

Bauer goes to Winnipeg; Rempe chosen by New York Rangers

Courtesy Photo, City of Kent

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Riverbend Driving Range reopens temporarily in Kent

Two phases of renovation complete; one remains

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

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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.

The Seattle Mariners honored Ed Pepple, who threw out the first pitch at a game after he retired. Seattle Mariners Twitter

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Legendary Mercer Island basketball coach Ed Pepple dies at age 88

Led Islanders to four state titles.

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

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

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

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

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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

Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

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Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

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