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Drivers looking forward to 25th Annual Northwest Nationals this weekend at Pacific Raceways | Drag Racing

Ron Capps has plenty of fond memories of Pacific Raceways. Capps, who drives the Napa Auto Parts funny…

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Maple Valley racer hopes to win race on his birthday

Jim Mabry hopes to bring home a Wally on his 61st birthday.

Steve Torrence launches the Capco top fuel dragster from the start line at a race earlier this season. The 29-year-old driver has risen through the ranks and started his own team

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Steve Torrence comes to Pacific Raceways near Covington this weekend ready to make a move in the top fuel points

Like many professional drivers in the National Hot Rod Association, Steve Torrence, pilot of the Capco top fuel…

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Kentwood graduate Mykala Benjamin accepted into the University of Mary

Kentwood graduate Mykala Benjamin was accepted into the University of Mary, starting fall semester 2012.

Cody McDonough rides in a race earlier this year. McDonough

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Cody McDonough from Ravensdale takes his lifelong passion to the biggest amateur motocross stage in the country at Loretta Lynn’s

Cody McDonough learned his colors as a toddler by memorizing which brand of motorcycle was associated with which…

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Kentwood girls golf coach awarded ‘Golf Coach of the Year’

Cheryl Havener, a member of Meridian Valley Country Club, has been awarded the distinguished honor of "The Golf…

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Motocross opening in August at Pacific Raceways

The long-awaited return of motocross to the Puget Sound region will happen in early August as Pacific Raceways…

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Motocross opening at Pacific Raceways in August

The long-awaited return of motocross to the Puget Sound region will happen in early August as Pacific Raceways…

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Kentwood High graduate Lauren Campbell finds time for planes and volleyball

Lauren Campbell is making the most of her oh, so short summer vacation.

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Kentlake High graduate Thompson ready for Olympics in London | Sports commentary

Years ago when Courtney Thompson, a 2003 Kentlake High graduate, was playing club volleyball she watched the US…

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Tahoma High throwers to do well at region 13 meet

Several Tahoma High School throwers have qualified for the Junior Olympic National Championships, July 23-29 in Baltimore, Md.…

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$50,000 Seattle Slew Handicap jockey talk | Emerald Downs

JOCKEY WILLIAM ANTONGEORGI, ITALIAN BOY, WINNER: “I wanted to give my horse an easy lead, but we had…

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$50,000 Seattle Slew Handicap notes | Emerald Downs

Track & State Record: 1:39 3/5, Kid Katabatic (5), July 26, 1998

Kentlake grad Luke Goodgion winds up to hurl a two-seam fastball for Lewis-Clark State College in a game in the spring.

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How Kentlake High graduate Luke Goodgion went from injured and out of the game to the MLB draft

Luke Goodgion didn’t think he would ever play ball again four years ago much less get drafted in…

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Kentucky Derby winning jockey Mario Gutierrez returns to Emerald Downs for Kent Handicap

Kentucky Derby winning jockey Mario Gutierrez returns to Emerald Downs for the $50,000 Kent Handicap on Sunday, July…

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Kentwood graduate Lauren Campbell completing summer internship at Boeing

Summer is not simply a time for rest and relaxation for Northern Arizona senior volleyball player Lauren Campbell,…

A ball carrier from the 9-11 yeard old Maple Valley Raiders tries to shake off two Sumner Wolfpack defenders in a 2011 game.

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New name, new league, still Maple Valley football

Youth football and cheer is changing in Maple Valley. Known since 1978 as the Maple Valley Raiders, the…

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Sign up for Wings of Karen 5K Bra Dash set for Sept. 9

Maple Valley-based non-profit Wings of Karen is hosting the inaugural 5K Bra Dash in which participants are encouraged…

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Tough Mudder in Black Diamond in September

Black Diamond will host a Tough Mudder mud run Sept. 29-30 with the event slated to start at…

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Summer Splash at Covington Pool July 14

The Covington Aquatic Center will host its annual Summer Splash from 1-3 p.m. July 14.