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For the last two years when the Bearcats battled the Papermakers, they have been on the wrong side of the scoreboard. Ignited by a five-run sixth, W.F. West upended 4A Camas 6-2 on Saturday afternoon … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/15/26

Tenino thumps Chief Leschi in league, season opener

Spurred by two goals apiece from Kyler Russell, Miguel Espinoza and Henry Czuleger, the Beavers cruised by the Warriors 8-0 on Saturday afternoon in their first Evergreen League and season match. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/15/26

Centralia clips District 4 rival R.A. Long

The Tigers remained unbeaten on the young season thanks to a pair of goals from Damian Corona to clip the Lumberjacks 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at Tiger Stadium in their home opener. Corona’s … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/15/26

Bobby McMann shines in Seattle Kraken debut, scores twice in win over Canucks

There was a McCann and a McMann to keep track of in Saturday's Kraken lineup, but they made it worth the trouble. Both wingers scored at least once in Saturday night’s 5-2 road win over the NHL's … more

Kate Shefte / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/15/26

Seahawks to sign cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, a former first-round pick

Entering Saturday with just three cornerbacks on their roster, the Seahawks added two by the afternoon, the latest being Noah Igbinoghene, a former first-round pick of the Dolphins who spent the last … more

Bob Condotta / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/15/26

Mariners’ Randy Arozarena issues statement after WBC drama with Cal Raleigh

Randy Arozarena arrived to the Mariners' spring training complex early Saturday morning, ready to return to work. With the Mariners having a later show and go" start to their morning following a … more

Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/15/26

Capital tops Tumwater to improve to 2-0

The Capital boys soccer team is 2-0 for the first time under fourth-year head coach Jeremy Richtmyre after defeating Tumwater 2-1 at home Saturday afternoon. Capital fell behind early as the … more

By Thurston Chronicle staff | 3/15/26

Olympia's Sawyer Dean and Braden Barrett celebrate after making a defensive play against Tumwater at Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey on Saturday, March 14.

Bears pitching shuts down high-powered T-Birds in season opener

LACEY — Olympia senior right-handed pitcher Travis Kunkel missed all of last season with a partially torn UCL in his throwing elbow. Although he returned in time to play summer ball following … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com | 3/14/26

W.F. West's Fox Rogerson (6) celebrates his second half goal with Rafa Mendez against River Ridge during a non-league match on Friday, March 13 in Chehalis.

Prep boys soccer: ‘New’ and ‘fresh’ Bearcats open season with win over Hawks

Nine seniors occupy roster spots for the W.F. West High School boys soccer team and seven more are juniors. Roughly half of them played meaningful minutes in last year’s run to the Class 2A … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 3/14/26

Attendees listen to NW Sports Hub operator Dale Pullin discuss the facility’s multi-purpose capacities during the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s Sports and Tourism forum at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Thursday, March 12.

Northwest Sports Hub aiming for ‘blowout year’ in sports tourism in 2026

The Northwest Sports Hub in Centralia is reeling in sports tourism like never before in 2026. During a Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce “sports and tourism” forum at the sports complex … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 3/13/26

White Pass Ski Area Castle Jam freestyle trick competition open snowboard division winners, from the right, third place Jamin White, second place Luke Sprunger and first place Oliver Belland along with his dog Emmy on Saturday, March 17, following the end of the East Lewis County ski resort's competition.

White Pass Ski Area Castle Jam: Trick competition winners pose with prizes and medals following last weekend’s contest

While the weather was not the best for the competition, with intermittent drizzles making the snow slow and sticky for snowboarders and skiers, dozens of them still turned out last Saturday for the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/13/26

Elk graze off of U.S. Highway 12 in Packwood on Monday, March 9.

In Focus: Packwood elk make usual appearance along U.S. Highway 12

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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks during the team’s Super Bowl 60 trophy ceremony at Lumen Field on Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Seattle.

Seahawks’ John Schneider says ‘millionaires tax’ will ‘sting’ for signing players

Could the imposition of a state income tax on people earning more than $1 million a year affect the ability of pro sports teams in the state attracting players? Seahawks general manager John … more

Bob Condotta / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/13/26

Capital's Jaden Annan dribbles the ball against Black Hills at Swarthout Field in Olympia on Thursday, March 12.

Capital swarms Black Hills with scoring eruption in season opener

OLYMPIA — The Capital Cougars only needed one game of the 2026 season to set a record. For the first time under fourth-year head coach Jeremy Richtmyre, the Cougars scored seven goals in a game, … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com | 3/13/26

Double digit errors doom Wolves against Sentinels

Tied at three after the opening inning, the Black Hills High School softball team suffered multiple mishaps in the field and the 10 errors piled up to a 22-10 setback to Steilacoom on Thursday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/12/26

Black Hills’ Ethan Badger shoots on goal during a game against Rochester at Black Hills High School in Tumwater on Wednesday, March 11.

Prep boys soccer: Black Hills runs away from Rochester in season-opener

TUMWATER — For Jackie Zvirzdys Wood, she didn’t know what version of her Black Hills High School boys soccer team she’d get over the final 52 minutes on Wednesday night. Would she get the … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 3/12/26

Adna’s Trevin Salme (5) drives for a layup during the 2B State Championship Game against Colfax at the Spokane Arena on Saturday, March 7.

Sports Dump: Spokane Food Reviews (and State Basketball Wrap Up)

The Chronicle sports staff (Zach, Dylan and Aaron) discuss the long weekend in Spokane and Yakima, Adna’s run to the 2B finals, Colfax’s fantastic finish, a Tumwater trophy, Hayden Kaut’s big … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/11/26

WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning March 17 with additional dates planned through early April

Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers this week confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from March 17 … more

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David Lee, from Portland, catches a smelt on the Cowlitz River near Longview on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Upcoming changes for hunters, anglers as WDFW modernizes licenses

Beginning July 8, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will no longer provide hunting and fishing licenses or other license products on waterproof, tear-resistant license paper … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/11/26

Mat Cats tie for second at Lion’s Den Freestyle/Greco Championships

The Twin City Wrestling Club ended up in a tie for second place at the Washington State Wrestling Association Lion’s Den Freestyle/Greco Championships at Bethel High School in Spanaway on Sunday. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/11/26