Evergreen Speedway remains closed due the stay-at-home order while NASCAR will run it's first race since the pandemic began on Sunday. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Evergreen Speedway ‘going big’ for 2023 racing season

Some larger vehicles and a grander Summer Showdown are some of the changes coming to the racetrack, which…

Silvertips’ Jackson Berezowski (17) moves with the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Silvertips fell to the Royals, 6-4. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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How Silvertips, Winterhawks stack up in playoff series

Injury-depleted Everett finds itself a postseason underdog for the first time in nine years.

Washington’s Jayden White, an Everett High School alum, broke his own school record in the weight throw at the Husky Classic on Feb. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (Red Box Pictures)

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Community roundup: Roe, White earn All-America nods again

Plus, Jackson alum Justin Limberg places at the D-III men’s swimming nationals, two Silvertips are named all-stars and…

Silvertips’ Hunter Campbell (18) and Royals’ Justin Kipkie (3) fight for the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Silvertips fell to the Royals, 6-4. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Silvertips can’t overcome rough first, fall in home finale to Royals

Jackson Berezowski ties Everett’s single-season hat trick record, but it’s not enough to recover from an early 3-0…

Silvertips winger Jackson Berezowski skates into the offensive zone during a game against Seattle on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Jackson Berezowski named Silvertips’ Most Valuable Player

The overage winger earned top honors during the team’s season-end awards ceremony after Friday’s home finale.

Back row followed by front row left to right, Mac Sheridan, 70, John White, 66, Richard Smith, 74, Jim Dodge, 67, Nome McCaffrey, 57, Steve Powell, 66, Bill Roy, 76, and Sal Fonceca, 74, pose for a photo after one of their regular pick-up game of basketball at the Marysville YMCA in Marysville, Washington, on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Team players: Pick-up basketball tradition bonds players off the court

Same group of players gathers twice weekly at Marysville YMCA to show age is no obstacle

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: AquaSox schedule exhibition game vs. EvCC

Plus, Lynnwood native Myles Gaskin re-signs with the Dolphins, a Fly Casting Fair will be held in Mountlake…

Aidan Sutter

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Playoff matchup set as Silvertips enter final week of regular season

Everett’s final week of action is academic with the team already locked into a first-round series against Portland.

Everett Community College no art.

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EvCC falls to Bellevue in NWAC men’s basketball title game

Bellevue jumps out to a 15-2 lead and Everett, seeking its first NWAC championship, never recovers.

Everett Community College's Tucker Molina (left) drives to the basket during a NWAC men's tournament quarterfinal game against Lower Columbia on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Columbia Basin College in Pasco. (Dan Acosta / EvCC Athletics)

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EvCC men storm into final four, seek first-ever NWAC title

The Trojans may just be this weekend’s favorites to claim the school’s first men’s basketball championship since 1959.

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament against Northern Arizona in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Montana State won 85-78. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

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MP alum Battle leads Montana State into NCAA Tournament

After being named MVP of the Big Sky Tournament, RaeQuan Battle and the 14th-seeded Bobcats take on No.…

The Skagit Island Volleyball Academy 15-under South team (from left to right): Front row: Addison Bowie, Tatum Swapp, Ruby Hudson, and Kinsley Neal. Back row: Emme Shaffer, Harper Neyens, Audrey Marsh, Cambrielle Brown, Regan Hunt and coach Joseph Amaral. (Provided photo)

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Community roundup: Youth volleyball players win national title

Plus, a trio of Snohomish County products earn Division I basketball all-conference honors and much more.

Austin Roest

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Injuries to Roest, Hemmerling hurt Silvertips over weekend

Everett only came away from the week with two points, but coach Dennis Williams was proud of the…

EC’s Damajio Merritt (20) fights for the ball during a men’s game between the Everett Community College Trojans and Edmonds College Tritons at Seaview Gymnasium at Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023. The Tritons won, 91-84. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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EvCC, EdC men ready for NWAC tournament play

A capsule look at both teams heading into the NWAC basketball championships.

Wayne Kruse stands with fishing trophies at his home on Lake Cavanaugh on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Mount Vernon, Wa. Kruse, who has be writing outdoors stories for The Everett Herald since 1976, is retiring. “Is this the best job in the world?” He has been asked over the years. His answer, “Yes, it is.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Herald columnist Wayne Kruse, longtime voice of local anglers, dies

For decades, Kruse was the go-to source for the scoop on fishing, hunting and all things outdoors in…

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Local trio biking to raise funds for YMCA

Plus, coaching legend Mike Price is inducted into the PNW Football HoF, Mikayla Pivec gets another shot in…

Tyler Palmer. (Silvertips photo)

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Silvertips keep heads above water after challenging 3-in-3

Everett goes 1-2 against Western powers, but remains in contention for home-ice advantage in the first round of…

Meadowdale’s Kaiya Dotter (3) chases after the ball during a 3A girls game in the Hardwood Classic between Meadowdale and Bonney Lake at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Meadowdale won, 62-35.(Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Meadowdale girls dominate Bonney Lake to advance to quarters

The Mavericks’ full-court press frustrates the Panthers all game as Meadowdale rolls 62-35 and sets up a rematch…

Arlington's Leyton Martin (right) brings the ball up court against Auburn's Tyrell Nichols during a 3A state playoff game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Tacoma Dome. (Nick Patterson / The Herald)

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Arlington boys’ upset bid falls short in loss to Auburn

The Eagles carry the lead into the final quarter against the defending 3A state champs, but lose 52-41…

Everett graduate Jayden White (left) and Mukilteo resident Kimberly Beard hold up their awards from USATF Pacific Northwest Association's 2022 banquet on Feb. 18 in Tukwila. (Provided photo)

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Community roundup: Local pair honored by USATF Pacific NW

Plus, a Mariner graduate is named the GNAC Freshman of the Year in men’s basketball and much more.