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Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22

Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22

No fans initially at Auburn track; fans can wager from home

Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22
FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Western Hockey League

T-Birds issue ticket refunds, exchanges for cancelled games in Kent

17,000 tickets sold for three March contests at ShoWare Center

FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent to reopen May 5

Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent to reopen May 5

Certain restrictions will apply during play

  • May 1, 2020
Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent to reopen May 5
T-Birds select 13 players in Bantam Draft
Western Hockey League

T-Birds select 13 players in Bantam Draft

Seattle trades goalie Roddy Ross to Regina for three draft picks

  • Apr 23, 2020
T-Birds select 13 players in Bantam Draft
High school stadium lights will go on across the state, including Kent and Auburn, on Friday night to honor the Class of 2020. COURTESY PHOTO

Kent School District postpones plan to turn on French Field stadium lights | Update

Effort to honor Class of 2020

High school stadium lights will go on across the state, including Kent and Auburn, on Friday night to honor the Class of 2020. COURTESY PHOTO
No-show season: WIAA announces cancellation of spring sports, activities

No-show season: WIAA announces cancellation of spring sports, activities

Due to the school closure extension, the cancellation includes all practices, competitions, tournaments and championships, WIAA says.

No-show season: WIAA announces cancellation of spring sports, activities
Emerald Downs still plans to have horse racing season in 2020

Emerald Downs still plans to have horse racing season in 2020

Horse training continues at Auburn racetrack

Emerald Downs still plans to have horse racing season in 2020
There’s still hope for spring sports, WIAA announces

There’s still hope for spring sports, WIAA announces

Washington Interscholastic Activities Association making contingency plans for high school sports competitions after extension of stay home order.

There’s still hope for spring sports, WIAA announces
T-Birds select Dauner, Mackie in Western Hockey League U.S. Prospects Draft

T-Birds select Dauner, Mackie in Western Hockey League U.S. Prospects Draft

Dauner is a center from Fargo; Mackie is a defenseman from Anchorage

  • Mar 26, 2020
T-Birds select Dauner, Mackie in Western Hockey League U.S. Prospects Draft
Western Hockey League cancels playoffs for 2020 because of COVID-19

Western Hockey League cancels playoffs for 2020 because of COVID-19

No more games this season for Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds

  • Mar 23, 2020
Western Hockey League cancels playoffs for 2020 because of COVID-19
Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships

Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships

High school seniors encouraged to apply; deadline is April 1

  • Mar 19, 2020
Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships
The WIAA announced Wednesday that if schools reopen at the conclusion of the six-week statewide shutdown ordered last week by Gov. Jay Inslee, then the state championships will go on as planned. (WIAA photo)

WIAA still hoping to hold state championships in May

But if the school shutdown extends past April 24, those championships could be in jeopardy.

The WIAA announced Wednesday that if schools reopen at the conclusion of the six-week statewide shutdown ordered last week by Gov. Jay Inslee, then the state championships will go on as planned. (WIAA photo)
Courtesy Photo, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Western Hockey League announces conclusion of regular season

Still hopes to have playoffs; Kent-based Thunderbirds qualify for postseason

  • Mar 18, 2020
Courtesy Photo, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

Thunderbirds close hockey office, store; release players to go home

WHL season remains suspended

  • Mar 17, 2020
COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Western Hockey League, Thunderbirds season put on ice; officials suspend play, for now

Western Hockey League Commissioner Ron Robison announced Thursday the 2019-20 WHL season will be paused until further notice. Following consultation with medical professionals and meetings… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2020
COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
WIAA postpones drama festival, state dance/drill

WIAA postpones drama festival, state dance/drill

Any regular season contests or practices are held at the discretion of each member school and school district

  • Mar 12, 2020
WIAA postpones drama festival, state dance/drill
Sockers race past Stars, 6-2
MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUE

Sockers race past Stars, 6-2

San Diego notched a 6-2 MASL victory to open a three game series in front of 2,414 fans at Pachenga Arena San Diego on Sunday… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2020
Sockers race past Stars, 6-2
The Thunderbirds’ Keltie Jeri-Leon handles the puck in front of the Silvertips’ Ethan Regnier and goalie Dustin Wolf during WHL action Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Thunderbirds battle but fall just short to Silvertips

Jeri-Leon, Mount score in 3-2 loss

  • Mar 9, 2020
The Thunderbirds’ Keltie Jeri-Leon handles the puck in front of the Silvertips’ Ethan Regnier and goalie Dustin Wolf during WHL action Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Tacoma’s Alessandro Canale looks to move past Florida’s Drew Ruggles during Tacoma’s 4-3 win on Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, MASL Media
MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUE

Stars knock off Tropics 4-3, split series

The Tacoma Stars topped the Florida Tropics 4-3 to split their two-game MASL season series in front of 2,890 fans at the accesso ShoWare Center… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2020
Tacoma’s Alessandro Canale looks to move past Florida’s Drew Ruggles during Tacoma’s 4-3 win on Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, MASL Media
The Thunderbirds’ Henrik Rybinski pushes the puck up the ice with the Winterhawks’ Jaydon Dureau in pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Thunderbirds’ comeback comes up just short against Winterhawks

Gottfried, Bruggen-Cate, Williams score in 6-3 loss to Portland

  • Mar 1, 2020
The Thunderbirds’ Henrik Rybinski pushes the puck up the ice with the Winterhawks’ Jaydon Dureau in pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds