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T-Birds to play hockey game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle

Dec. 27 game against Spokane Chiefs moved to NHL venue from ShoWare Center in Kent

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Wrestling: 2022 Kent season preview

Every school in Kent had at least one wrestler qualify for last season’s Mat Classic.

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Red-hot, Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds start season with 8 victories

Have outscored last three opponents 26-6 to sit atop Western Hockey League

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Top seed Cole Fredericks of Kentlake serving in his first match Oct. 14. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Prep tennis: Kent schools have good showing at district tournaments

The tennis regular season ended for the NPSL on Oct. 11, and once the regular season ends, the team competition goes out the door. For… Continue reading

Top seed Cole Fredericks of Kentlake serving in his first match Oct. 14. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
Federal Way’s Madison Mulipola on the attack in the third set of their match with Kentwood. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Prep volleyball: Kentwood takes down Federal Way in four sets

The Kentwood Conquerors took down the Federal Way High School Eagles on Oct. 19 inside the Eagles’ gym, where the volleyball match went to a… Continue reading

Federal Way’s Madison Mulipola on the attack in the third set of their match with Kentwood. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
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Kentridge takes down Decatur on Sept. 16 (RPI 23).

Prep sports: South Sound teams dominate state’s Rating Percentage Index

System allows players, fans and coaches to see how their local sports teams measure up.

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Kentridge takes down Decatur on Sept. 16 (RPI 23).
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Mariners and the rally shoes | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2022
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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Ex-Thunderbirds star Barzal signs 8-year extension with Islanders

Deal worth $73.2 million for player entering his sixth NHL season after playing in Kent

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Seattle Thunderbirds win WHL home opener against Vancouver 6-4

Team jumps to 5-1 lead and then holds on for the victory

  • Oct 3, 2022
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High expectations for Seattle Thunderbirds in Western Hockey League

Kent-based team features three players taken in the 2022 NHL Draft; two picked in first round

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Betting, purses up at Emerald Downs in 2022 compared to 2021

Racing fans wager $67.7 million at Auburn track

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Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds ranked No. 3 in CHL

Team returns two NHL Draft first-round picks and adds high-scoring veteran from Saskatoon

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Kent team reaches semifinals of PGA Jr. League regionals

Meridian Valley Country Club team loses in Idaho to Utah squad

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Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

Kent high school football tickets available online for French Field

New service starting this season for Kentwood, Kentridge, Kentlake and Kent-Meridian

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X League women’s football playoffs set for Aug. 27 in Kent

Two games to be played, including Seattle Thunder against Chicago Blitz

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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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Remembering a Towering Legend

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

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

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.

  • Jul 27, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com
Photo courtesy of Dana Glenn
Dallas Glenn is sponsored by RAD Torque Systems and KB Racing Chevrolet Camaro.
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.

Blind hockey player invited to national training camp

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

  • Jul 12, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com
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.