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8/28/16 (Auburn, WA) It was a big day at Emerald Downs with 6 Stakes races on tap and total purse money of $300,000. In our coverage today we have coverage…

8/17/16 The 2016 High School Football season is upon us as teams began camp all around the State. The landscape of High School Football is quite different from just 12…

8/16/2016 (Vancouver, WA.) As all of you know in the world of sports, it’s all about the numbers when it comes to fielding teams. However, when the numbers just aren’t…

8/12/16 (Tumwater, WA) The Tumwater T-Bird Football team had quite a week. Longtime Coach Sid Otton confirmed 2016 will be his last season and will retire as the most winningest…

8/8/16 (Seattle, WA) The Bellevue Wolverines had some of their sanctions rolled back by the Sea-King District including playing a non-league game against Tumwater. The Seattle Times’ Mike Baker broke…

7/31/16 (Auburn, WA) We set the stage in our preview story of the 2016 Emerald Downs Derby with memories of that classic rivalry from the 1978 Triple Crown run between…

7/29/16 (Auburn, WA) The 79th running of the $75,000 Emerald Derby features the 4th showdown in a row between the undefeated Barkley and the always tough Mach One Rules. These…

7/28/16 (Auburn, WA) It’s that time of year! Time for some 3 on 3 Hoops in the Emerald Downs parking lot. The Jim Marsh Classic is set for Saturday, August…

7/23/16 (Auburn, WA) Sunday, July 17 was set to be an incredible day at Emerald Downs. 4 big stakes races with $200,000 on the line. Each race had several stories…

7/22/16 (Chehalis, WA) The turn-out was spectacular for the Visiting Nurses Million-Dollar shoot-out and when the time came a local sports reporter ended up closest of all. Jenny Collins, the…

7/18/16 (Auburn, WA) We have truly covered from one end to the other a big weekend of racing at Emerald Downs but that’s not the only fun happening on this…

7/18/16 What’s in the Litter Box Today? Emerald Downs has something for everyone! (Katlama, Wa) Hey Gang! Larry the Sports Cat back with a mid-summer thought for you after spending…

7/18/16 (Auburn, WA) Jack Hodge has been a huge supporter of the Washington State thoroughbred industry for decades spending the last 20+ years as the Vice-President of Northwest Racing Associates…

7/18/16 (Auburn, WA) A day after the Superfecta of Stakes races at Emerald Downs it really was one for the books for the bettors. The day looked like it may…

7/17/16 (Auburn, Wa) Four $50,000 Stakes races were on tap at Emerald Downs on Sunday. It was a big day for 2-year-olds with the Emerald Express for the boys and…

7/14/16 (Auburn, WA) This Sunday at Emerald Downs there is a huge card featuring 4 $50,000 Stakes Races all in a row with a special “All-Stakes” Pick 4. The 4…

7/10/16 (Auburn, WA) Saturday night racing was launched at Emerald Downs for the first time in track history last night and will continue through July. ESN was at the track…

7/8/16 (Renton, WA) Saturday night Emerald Downs will make history in it’s 20 years by hosting a night card with first race post time at 6:30pm. This kicks off a…

7/7/16 (Renton, WA) The WIAA has announced a job opening for the Sports and Activities Information Director. This means the current Director is stepping down and the WIAA is losing…

7/3/16 (Vancouver, WA) The sports winds of change never cease to amaze me for some reason. The Greater St. Helen’s League will add four new athletic directors this fall. We…