April 18 marks the 20th year of thoroughbred horse racing at Emerald Downs and another evolution for the sport in Washington that extends back to the opening day of Longacres Park in 1933. The historical timeline of thoroughbred racing is a story of highs and lows with many wins and losses while the horses continued to travel around the 1-mile oval track.
PCL Civil Constructors will begin repair work Monday, April 6, on the overhead structure damaged recently by a over-height loaded vehicle.
Recent damage from over-height load discovered during routine inspection. Closing expected to last several days.
Enumclaw High junior Quinn Breidenbach hit another homer at the opening of the 2015 fastpitch season by verbally committing to play at the University of Massachusetts. She will sign a formal, national letter-of-intent during her senior year.
A rehabilitated female bald eagle flew to freedom March 20 on a section of the Green River west of Flaming Geyser State Park. Dr. Jan White, a veterinarian and founder of South Sound Critter Care, and Lisa Horn, executive director of West Sound Wildlife Shelter, met at Coates Christmas Tree Farm to release the eagle.
The Enumclaw girls and boys track and field team is showing the speed and strength the Hornets were known for in the previous seasons. The team features multiple state champion KC Moulden, winner of the 2013 3A girls shot put title. She is also a three time state wrestling champion.
The 2014 South Puget Sound League champion Enumclaw Hornets are on the tennis courts swinging for a sixth consecutive league title. The girls tennis team features a strong group of younger players and experienced athletes.
The Enumclaw girls water polo team hit the pool and began playing matches this week. Coach Bob Averill wrote the team is returning 10 including senior captains Bailey Sexton and Hayley Sonneson.
The Enumclaw fastpitch team is winding up for another season with the state title in the girls’ sights. The team took second in 2014 and most of the power players are back between the lines for another season.
The Enumclaw Hornets hosted Federal Way Friday at Osborne Field.
Enumclaw plays at White River 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.
Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s Day 5K fun run began at the Expo Center and concluded at the high school with a breakfast Saturday.
The Enumclaw High boys are working out on the pitch preparing for the opening of the 3A South Puget Sound League soccer season.
Spring is right around the corner, which means the snap of balls hitting leather and the crack of the bats will echo across Osborne Field once again.Enumclaw baseball coach Eric Fiedler is drilling the boys on hitting, throwing and running as the opening day of the 3A South Puget Sound League season nears.
