Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker compete in the ice dance program during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

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Edmonds native Baker earns spot on U.S. Olympic team

Jean-Luc Baker and his partner, Kaitlyn Hawayek, will represent the U.S. at Beijing in ice dancing.

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Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015

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Silvertips pause all team activities due to COVID protocols

Everett joined 15 WHL clubs Friday in announcing a halt to team activities until next week.

Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, has proposed a bill to make pickleball the official state sport. (Photo provided by Chuck Wright)

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Local-led effort trying to make pickleball official state sport

A bill put forward by Sen. John Lovick of Mill Creek seeks to recognize and aid the rapidly…

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Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015

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Silvertips’ weekend games canceled because of weather

The closure of the mountain passes forces Everett to call off Friday’s game with Spokane and Saturday’s and…

Cadi Le Seu guard Mikayla Pivec, a Lynnwood High School graduate. (Photo by Agustí Peña)

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A basketball odyssey: Pivec excelling in Spain after adversity

After a rough 12-month stretch, the former Lynnwood star is enjoying basketball and has her sights set on…

Washington defensive back Kyler Gordon on the sideline against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Archbishop Murphy alum Gordon declares for NFL draft

The UW defensive back was named to the All-Pac-12 first team in December after a stellar 2021 season.

The roof-top sign for Climate Pledge Arena is shown next to the Space Needle, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, ahead of the NHL hockey Seattle Kraken's home opener Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks in Seattle. The historic angled roof of the former KeyArena was preserved, but everything else inside the venue, which will also host concerts and be the home of the WNBA Seattle Storm basketball team, is brand new. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Silvertips, Thunderbirds to meet at Climate Pledge Arena

The WHL U.S. Division rivals will play on Feb. 26 at the home of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.

Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker of USA perform in the ice dance free dance skating program during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Rostelecom Cup in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

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Olympic bid on the line for Edmonds native Baker

Jean-Luc Baker and partner Kaitlin Hawayek are set to compete at the U.S. Figure Skating Championship Friday and…

Everett's Niko Huuhtanen works a rebound with Portland's Dante Glannuzzi defending Saturday evening at the Angel of the Winds Arena on January 1, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Silvertips nearing full strength after abrupt end to World Juniors

Defensemen Olen Zellweger and Ronan Seeley, center Michal Gut and coach Dennis Williams are all back for Everett.

Portland's James Stefan controls the puck with Everett's Olen Zellweger, left, and Everett's Niko Huuhtanen trailing Saturday evening at the Angel of the Winds Arena on January 1, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Silvertips rally late, fall to Winterhawks in shootout

Everett scores twice in the final five minutes to force overtime, but can’t complete the big comeback in…

Top left: Kraken fans line up for the team's exhibition game in Everett on Oct. 1. Top right: Lake Stevens resident Austin Johnson stretches while preparing for a 24-hour run to bring awareness to suicide prevention on Feb. 20. Bottom left: Edmonds native and Gonzaga star Corey Kispert celebrates during an NCAA Tournament game on April 3. Bottom right: Lake Stevens defenders tackle an Eastlake ball-carrier during a playoff game on Nov. 27. (Herald file)

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Top 10 most-read sports stories of 2021

Looking back at a year that saw that return of high school sports and a number of locals…

Canada's Olen Zellweger (3) is checked by Czech Republic's Michal Hradek (22) during third-period IIHF world junior hockey championship game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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World Junior Hockey Championships canceled due to COVID

The Silvertips will likely be getting participants back earlier than expected after Wednesday’s announcement.

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NWAC delays start of regional basketball play due to virus

The league also announces the basketball championship held in Everett will be pushed back two weeks.

Max Gray during a game with the Calanda Broncos of the Swiss Nationalliga A. (Sergio Brunetti / Stockpix.it)

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Community sports: Arlington’s Gray re-signs with Swiss pro football team

Also, Kamiak grad Donte Hamilton nominated for prestigious award, Steelheads soccer and more.

Everett's Aidan Sutter, left, and Portland's Marcus Nguyen cross stick for the puck in the second period Friday night at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on October 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Short-handed Tips hanging on to division lead as WHL starts 2nd half

Everett was prolific on offense during a hot start but has cooled off while missing key players.

Stanford swimmer Jon Cook, a Jackson High School graduate, competes during a meet against Utah in 2018 at the Avery Aquatic Center in Stanford, Calif. (John Todd / ISI Photos)

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Community roundup: Jackson grad competes on world stage

Plus, Kamiak alum Hamilton named an All-American, Murphy alum Sullivan set to play for a national football title…

Washington State offensive lineman Abraham Lucas prepares to block during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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Murphy alum Lucas opts out of WSU’s bowl game

The standout tackle joins RB Max Borghi and CB Jaylen Watson in deciding to skip the postseason.

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Short-handed Silvertips enter break on high note

Playing without 6 of its top 7 scorers, Everett snapped a 4-game losing streak with wins over Seattle…

Western Washington's Gabby Gunterman faces SFU during an NCAA Tournament game on Dec. 2, 2021. (Western Washington photo)

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Lake Stevens alum learned to be ‘unapologetically me’ in All-American season

Gabby Gunterman let go and let her emotions show while leading Western Washington to the national semifinals.

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Silvertips down Thunderbirds to snap losing skid

Braden Holt makes 49 saves as Everett wins 4-1 to end a four-game losing streak.