Emerald Downs changes opening day to June 24

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Emerald Downs changes opening day to June 24

Live racing to return at Auburn track but without fans

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Emerald Downs announces revised 2020 stakes schedule

Racing starts June 22; first featured race Aug. 2

Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22

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Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22

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

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

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

T-Birds select 13 players in Bantam Draft

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T-Birds select 13 players in Bantam Draft

Seattle trades goalie Roddy Ross to Regina for three draft picks

Auburn Riverside’s Camden Heilborn to play volleyball at Western Washington

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Auburn Riverside’s Camden Heilborn to play volleyball at Western Washington

Will join sister Calley Heilborn at Bellingham school

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

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Friday night lights in Auburn to honor Class of 2020 | Update

Kent School District postpones its plan

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

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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.

Emerald Downs still plans to have horse racing season in 2020

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Emerald Downs still plans to have horse racing season in 2020

Horse training continues at Auburn racetrack

There’s still hope for spring sports, WIAA announces

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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.

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

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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

The waiting game

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The waiting game

High school spring sports put on hold as officials hope for a change to salvage play

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

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

No more games this season for Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds

Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships

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Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships

High school seniors encouraged to apply; deadline is April 1

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Western Hockey League announces conclusion of regular season

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

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)

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WIAA still hoping to hold state championships in May

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

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

WHL season remains suspended

WIAA postpones drama festival, state dance/drill

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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

T-Birds to play next 2 games without fans at ShoWare

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T-Birds to play next 2 games without fans at ShoWare

The Seattle Thunderbirds will adhere to the mandated guidelines from Gov. Jay Inslee’s proclamation Wednesday morning, prohibiting public…

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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.