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Five Star General races during the Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs in Auburn on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

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Five Star General wins Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs

The 7-year-old horse delivered after entering the premier race as the favorite.

Jose Zunino rides Slew's Tiz Whiz to victory during the Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs in Auburn on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

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Slew’s Tiz Whiz takes 1st at Longacres Mile

The 4-year-old gelding became the first Washington-bred horse to win the race since 2015.

Background, in the foreground, surges past Windribbon to win the 2021 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Background will attempt to defend his title on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

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Giddyup!: Background looks to defend Longacres Mile title

The 87th running of the event takes place Sunday at Emerald Downs.

This new Pacific Northwest history textbook is a page turner

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This new Pacific Northwest history textbook is a page turner

Opportunity, growth, conflict. It all happened here, historian David Jepsen says.

Season set to open at revamped Emerald Downs

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Season set to open at revamped Emerald Downs

AUBURN — You reach a certain age and sometimes you need a makeover.

Without an amendment, equality doesn’t quite add up

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Without an amendment, equality doesn’t quite add up

It’s been four decades since the Equal Rights Amendment almost passed, and “almost” is still a key word…

Confidence in Republican health care plan on life support

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Confidence in Republican health care plan on life support

Many Republicans were especially thrilled about one thing in November: With control of both houses of Congress and…

Trump aims to make immigrants a leading export

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Trump aims to make immigrants a leading export

One thing has gotten a little lost in the hubbub over whether President Trump’s travel ban is tremendously…

Is a 21-year-old equipped for Snohomish County Council?

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Is a 21-year-old equipped for Snohomish County Council?

What were you doing when you were 21? I was eating leftover pizza five nights a week and…

Why ban the death penalty when we can go on pretending?

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Why ban the death penalty when we can go on pretending?

Ban the death penalty?

Is it natural to want cell service on Mount Rainier?

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Is it natural to want cell service on Mount Rainier?

How do you improve Paradise?

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Should we allow cell phone service on Mount Rainier?

Mount Rainier poll

What will it take to get distracted drivers’ attention?

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What will it take to get distracted drivers’ attention?

Punishing texting drivers

Saying goodbye to George and hello to 2017

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Saying goodbye to George and hello to 2017

2016 was rough if you’re a fan of pop superstars, “Star Wars” heroines or democratic norms. That’s all…

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How ought we punish distracted drivers?

Distracted driving poll

Husky Dante Pettis scores on a 68-yd punt return with Rutgers Michael Cintron (94) and Jawuan Harris (3) Saturday afternoon at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium on September 3, 2016. The UW Huskies defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 48-13. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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UW football playoff chances: Peachy or the pits?

Peachy Dawgs?

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What are you looking forward to in the new year?

New Year poll

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What are Washington’s chances in the College Football Playoff?

UW CFP poll

You may not like drones, but Amazon is all abuzz

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You may not like drones, but Amazon is all abuzz

It’s Christmas Eve. You’ve procrastinated a little too long on a gift for your significant other, and you’d…

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Amazon drone delivery poll

Amazon drone delivery