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Arrowthegreat pulls away from the competition in the stretch to win Sunday's Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

Arrowthegreat takes over down the stretch at Longacres Mile

AUBURN – The door opened wide for Arrowthegreat, and he charged through…

 

Slew's Tiz Whiz wins the 2022 Longacres Mile. He'll try again on Sunday for a second victory in Emerald Downs' top race. (Photo courtesy Emerald Downs)

Slew’s Tiz Whiz to attempt rare feat at Longacres Mile

AUBURN – Slew’s Tiz Whiz will try to score one for persistence…

 

Former Archbishop Murphy track star Sarah (Schireman) Linse will be honored at the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Banquet on Sept. 24 at Angel of the Winds Arena. (Photo courtesy of the Snohomish County Sports Commission)

SnoCo Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction set for next month

The Snohomish County Sports Commission will host a banquet at Angel of the Winds Arena on Sept. 24.

 

Everett AquaSox shortstop Axel Sanchez throws the ball during a game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Frogs drop finale to Tri-City, lose 5 of 6to Dust Devils

The Everett AquaSox fell to the Tri-City Dust Devils 10-4 during the final game of the six-game series in front of 3,072 fans… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox shortstop Axel Sanchez throws the ball during a game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses at Stallings Stadium in Greenville N.C. as it prepared to open the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)

Mill Creek stays afloat in the Little League World Series

The All-Star softball team blanked California 10-0 after losing Sunday.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses at Stallings Stadium in Greenville N.C. as it prepared to open the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)
Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander chats with a participant during the USAA's Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp hosted by the Seattle Seahawks at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Aug. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Local military members train with Seahawks legend for a day

The Seahawks and USAA host a Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp with Shaun Alexander.

Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander chats with a participant during the USAA's Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp hosted by the Seattle Seahawks at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Aug. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses for a photo on Friday, July 25, 2025 in San Bernardino, California after winning the Northwest Region Tournament title and earning a trip to the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)

Mill Creek punches ticket to Little League World Series

The softball All-Stars come back to win region championship in extra innings.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses for a photo on Friday, July 25, 2025 in San Bernardino, California after winning the Northwest Region Tournament title and earning a trip to the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)
Kimberly Beard competes in the women's 17-18 hammer throw at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics hosted at Savannah State University from July 17-20, 2025. (Photo courtesy Donna Beard)

Local athletes compete at USA Track Junior Olympics

King’s Beard, Kamiak’s Warme win events in Savannah during meet from July 21-27.

Kimberly Beard competes in the women's 17-18 hammer throw at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics hosted at Savannah State University from July 17-20, 2025. (Photo courtesy Donna Beard)
Donna Beard poses with her medals from the 2025 USA Track & Field Master's Outdoor Championships, which took place in Huntsville, Alabama from July 17-20, 2025. (Photo courtesy Chris Beard)

Donna Beard dominates at USA Track Master’s Championships

The Mukilteo resident, King’s coach wins five age 60-64 events in Alabama this month.

Donna Beard poses with her medals from the 2025 USA Track & Field Master's Outdoor Championships, which took place in Huntsville, Alabama from July 17-20, 2025. (Photo courtesy Chris Beard)
AquaSox infielder Brandon Eike watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-4 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 27, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Errors doom AquaSox in series finale loss to Spokane

Everett squanders 2-1 lead as Indians score five runs in the eighth to win 7-4.

AquaSox infielder Brandon Eike watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-4 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 27, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje delivers a pitch during Everett's 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 26, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox pitcher hits new milestone

Jurrangelo Cijntje throws a career-high seven innings in Everett’s 3-2 win against Spokane.

AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje delivers a pitch during Everett's 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 26, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson throws to first base during Everett's 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 26, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox walk off on wild pitch, win fourth straight

Everett overcomes 2-0 deficit to defeat Spokane 3-2 on Saturday.

AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson throws to first base during Everett's 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 26, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini (left) laughs with manager Zach Vincej after hitting his third double of the game during Everett's 7-1 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Pagliarini snaps hitless streak — but extends on-base streak

The AquaSox infielder hits three doubles in Everett’s 7-1 win against Spokane on Friday.

AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini (left) laughs with manager Zach Vincej after hitting his third double of the game during Everett's 7-1 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi readies his glove to receive a put out at first base during Everett's 7-1 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox bats explode in third straight win against Spokane

Recently promoted Carter Dorighi among five players with multiple hits in 7-1 win.

AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi readies his glove to receive a put out at first base during Everett's 7-1 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox pitcher Evan Truitt pitches during Everett's 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 24, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Evan Truitt’s first shutout marks latest AquaSox pitching triumph

The 22-year-old righty strikes out five in six innings to lift Everett to 3-2 win against Spokane.

AquaSox pitcher Evan Truitt pitches during Everett's 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 24, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete gets a hit during the game against the Spokane Indians on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tai Peete’s three-run blast powers AquaSox past Spokane

Everett hangs on in a rare noon game to secure 3-2 victory against the Indians.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete gets a hit during the game against the Spokane Indians on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
AquaSox infielder Brandon Eike prepares for an at bat against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on June 28, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Brandon Eike’s go-ahead blast lifts AquaSox over Spokane

The 23-year-old continues strong second half, while Everett’s pitching props up 4-1 win.

AquaSox infielder Brandon Eike prepares for an at bat against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on June 28, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets an out at second base during the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox fall late to Indians in pitcher’s duel

Stellar High-A debuts from a pair of Spokane players wash out Izzi’s gem in 2-1 loss.

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets an out at second base during the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Anya Miller helps run warm-up exercises before Mill Creek Little League all-star practice on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. Miller pitched a one-hit shutout against Oregon in the opening round of the Little League Northwest Region tournament in San Bernardino, California on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mill Creek All-Stars are two wins away from World Series

Creek will face Idaho on Wednesday for a spot in the softball regional final.

Anya Miller helps run warm-up exercises before Mill Creek Little League all-star practice on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. Miller pitched a one-hit shutout against Oregon in the opening round of the Little League Northwest Region tournament in San Bernardino, California on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Silvertips forward Shea Busch participates in the Florida Panthers development camp at Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on July 1, 2025. Florida selected Busch in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on June 28. (Photo courtesy Shea Busch)

Shea Busch experiences whirlwind NHL Draft week

The Florida Panthers selected the Silvertips forward in the fourth round on June 28.

Silvertips forward Shea Busch participates in the Florida Panthers development camp at Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on July 1, 2025. Florida selected Busch in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on June 28. (Photo courtesy Shea Busch)