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Kent-based Thunderbirds’ Korchinski signs with Chicago Blackhawks

Three-year entry-level contract but will return to Western Hockey League for upcoming season

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Glenn loses in Pro Stock quarterfinals at Pacific Raceways in Kent

Drag racer who grew up in Covington returns to track for first time as pro

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Remembering a Towering Legend

A tribute to Bill Russell, who died July 31 at the age of 88.

Photo courtesy of Dana Glenn
Dallas Glenn is sponsored by RAD Torque Systems and KB Racing Chevrolet Camaro.

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Drag racing rookie of the year returns home to Pacific Raceways

Dallas Glenn will race at Pacific Raceways for the first time since becoming a professional driver.

Adam Young has been invited to the U.S. Blind Hockey training camp, but is relying on donations to fund his upcoming trip. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Blind hockey player invited to national training camp

Adam Young of Kent looks forward to joining the United States Blind Hockey team in August.

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Two Kent-based T-Birds taken in NHL Draft’s first round

Kevin Korchinski to Chicago with 7th pick; Reid Schaefer to Edmonton with 32nd pick

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Denver Rush at Seattle Thunder women’s football showdown in Kent

X League debut season June 25 at ShoWare Center

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Kentwood High’s Sarah Wright named Gatorade’s top state softball player

Sophomore pitcher had 18-1 record, 0.33 ERA, 330 strikeouts; batted .486 with six home runs

The Seattle Thunderbirds lost four games to two in the Western Hockey League finals to the Edmonton Oil Kings. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Edmonton topples Seattle Thunderbirds for WHL Championship

Kent-based team falls in six games after winning three previous playoff rounds

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Seattle Thunderbirds advance to WHL Championship Series

Kent-based team rallies to beat Kamloops in game seven; will face Edmonton next

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Kentwood High loses in state softball quarterfinals

Conquerors entered tournament as top seed

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Kentridge High senior Saydi Orange captures state javelin title

Easily defeats rest of field with throw of 153-9

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Thunderbirds win in overtime to tie playoff series with Kamloops at 2-2

Nico Myatovic scores winning goal at ShoWare Center in Kent

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Kentwood High enters state fastpitch tournament as top seed

Conquerors record 20-0; play May 27-28 in Spokane

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Seattle Thunderbirds advance to Western Conference Championship Series

Kent-based team will play Kamloops Blazers after rallying to defeat Portland Winterhawks

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Emerald Downs opens 27th season May 15 in Auburn

A look at the new track announcer and a preview of the top jockeys, trainers, horses

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T-Birds to play Portland Winterhawks in WHL playoffs

Second-round series starts Saturday, May 7 at ShoWare Center in Kent

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Time to play ball for Kent Little League baseball, softball teams | Photos

Local leaders help welcome players on opening day

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California teen takes top honors in Kent to earn U.S. Women’s Open spot

Kylee Choi won 36-hole qualifier at Meridian Valley Country Club

Early design renderings of Federal Way Memorial Stadium renovations (Screenshot from March 22 school board presentation)

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Project leaders give update on early design of Federal Way Memorial Stadium renovation

Project construction expected to begin in early 2023.