Sports
Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
Sports
WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.
News
Health department: COVID outbreaks linked to high school wrestling tournaments
At least 80 cases are tied to the events which included attendees from multiple counties and states.
Sports
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts
Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.
News
Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County
Charges were filed following an incident at home of Sherman’s in-laws in Redmond.
Northwest
Redmond Police arrest former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman
Redmond Police allege former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman crashed into a cement barrier on a State Route…
Sports
Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Agreements with 15 tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.
Sports
Maple Valley Cricket Club hosts its first youth cricket league
The Maple Valley Cricket Club hosted its first youth cricket league the first weekend in June and invited…
Sports
Back to the ice: Vancouver Giants resume play Sunday
Langley-based team scheduled to play three games in four days, following COVID postponement
Sports
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
Sports
WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports
Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.
Sports
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.
Sports
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
Before practice begins, parents must understand COVID-19 protective protocols
Sports
WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December
An updated plan moves girls swimming to Season 3 and makes fall cross country an alternate season.
Sports
WIAA modifies prep sports calendar; football moved to spring
Washington’s high school athletics governing body announced its revised plans for the upcoming school year Tuesday evening (July…
Sports
WIAA delays start dates for fall sports
Football practices to begin Sept. 5, all other sports planned for Sept. 7.
Sports
Emerald Downs changes opening day to June 24
Live racing to return at Auburn track but without fans
Sports
Emerald Downs announces revised 2020 stakes schedule
Racing starts June 22; first featured race Aug. 2
Sports
Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22
No fans initially at Auburn track; fans can wager from home