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16th RUNNING, FILLIES & MARES, 1-1/8 MILE

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Keep Calm takes the Friday feature at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing

Keep Calm rallied under the hot-riding Leonel Camacho-Flores and notched a neck victory Thursday in the featured Ashbaugh…

Nadine Hyde

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Tahoma High has track and field throwing facilities upgraded by a coach and his athletes

Concrete slid down the chute in spurts as a small army of volunteers smoothed over what would soon…

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Full field draws postpositions for Longacres Mile | Noosa Beach and Awesome Gem on outside

Full field draws for postpositions for Longacres Mile | Noosa Beach and Awesome Gem on outside

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California invaders on the way to Emerald Downs for Longacres Mile | Horse Racing

West Point Thoroughbreds’ multi-millionaire Awesome Gem completed major preparations for Sunday’s $200,000 Lonagcres Mile, Grade 3, with a…

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Lake Meridian in Kent Triathlon set for Aug. 28, will cause road closures on Kent Kangley Road near Covington

A trio of triathlon races at Lake Meridian will offer variety to competitors with a variety of fitness…

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The Taylor Baseball Club brings home the championship

The Taylor Baseball Club, an 18U select team that includes several local players, won the United States Amateur…

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NFL punt, pass and kick Aug. 27 | Maple Valley Parks and Recreation

Maple Valley Parks and Recreation along with the Seattle Seahawks will host the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick…

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Rock Creek Select baseball tryouts in Ravensdale

BASEBALL TRYOUTS WHERE: Rock Creek Sports (27132 SE Ravensdale Way Ravensdale, WA 98051) FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.rockcreeksports.org or…

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Emerald Downs $65,000 Washington Oaks quick facts | Horse Racing

$65,000 Washington Oaks, Saturday, Aug. 13, 32nd running, 3-year-old fillies, 1-1/8 mile

Rainier Valley U17 '93 Boys Slammers

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New boys soccer teams near Covington slams the door on opponents

The Rainier Valley Slammers U17 ‘93 boys team won the National Premiere League championship on Aug. 1 in…

Tom Ahearne leans into a turn during a WMRRA race. The club hosts its Sounds of the Past event this weekend.

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Sounds of vintage motorcycles at Pacific Raceways near Covington this weekend

Two wheel racing will hit the road course track at Pacific Raceways this weekend when the Washington Motorcycle…

Tim Wilkerson completes a burn out in his funny car during the second round of qualifying at the NHRA’s 24th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Wilkerson beat Jack Beckman in the final Sunday.

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Funny car driver Tim Wilkerson wins the Northwest Nationals for the third year in a row at Pacific Raceways near Covington

Pacific Raceways is like a second home for funny car driver Tim Wilkerson as well as Maple Valley…

Funny car driver Jack Beckman answers a question during Thursday's pre-race kickoff press conference at the Space Needle. The National Hot Rod Association's 24th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Northwest Nationals runs Friday-Sunday at Pacific Raceways.

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Drivers prepare for speed in near-ideal weather conditions at 24th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways near Covington this weekend | Drag Racing

Erica Enders thinks there will be some fast runs this weekend at Pacific Raceways which hosts the National…

Rainier Valley U17 '93 Boys Slammers

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Rainier Valley Slammers from Covington, Maple Valley win National Premiere League title.

The Rainier Valley Slammers won the National Cup X Finals Aug. 1 in a four day tournament in…

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Emerald Downs move first post time up an hour for Thursday and Friday cards| Horse Racing

Emerald Downs announced Wednesday that the track has moved first post time for live racing from 6 p.m.…

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Father and son Johnny and Shane Gray race together at Pacific Raceways near Covington

Fathers and sons racing together in the National Hot Rod Association’s championship drag racing series is nothing new.…

Bob Woodruff of Maple Valley wheels his rebuilt super comp dragster down the drag strip earlier this season.

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Bob Woodruff of Maple Valley goes from nasty crash to tied for second in points race

Nearly nine months ago Bob Woodruff decided he was going to quit drag racing after a nasty accident…

Dallas Glenn

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Racing is just in the blood for the Glenns of Covington

Driving is a family thing for Steve Glenn. Steve Glenn, who lives in Covington, has three sons who…

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Tryouts for Washington Synergy team at Tahoma Junior High in Maple Valley Aug. 7

Tryouts for 12u, 14u, 16u Washington Synergy teams will be held on Aug. 7 at Tahoma Junior High…