Brooms, balls and beaters. Hoops and headbands. Chasers and seekers. Throwing and tackling. ... Welcome to quadball! Confusing at first glance? Yes. Popular sport? Getting there. If running and elements of handball, rugby and dodgeball sound interesting, then quadball...
Media Release: WIAA 3A/4A Baseball State Championships return to Funko Field in Everett
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has awarded the 2026 3A/4A Baseball State Championships to Funko Field in Everett. The state tournament will have four 3A and four 4A high school baseball teams, all vying to be crowned 2026 state champions....
Event Recap: 2026 PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour bucks into Everett
The Heat, Chili Pepper, Wishful Thinking, Twizzler, Nighty Night, Lever Action, Uncorked, Fireball, White Out and Razzmatazz — no, those aren't types of food or beverages. Instead, they're names of just a few of the relentless bulls that the Professional Bull Riders...
Athlete Spotlights: Claire Butler & Henry Gabalis
Claire Butler and Henry Gabalis were selected as the KRKO Russell & Hill Student Athletes of the Month for November. Claire Butler is finishing her senior year at Glacier Peak High School. She was a four-year competitor for the Grizzlies swim and dive...
Media Release: Snohomish County Sports Commission claims two SportsEvents Magazine 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
The Snohomish County Sports Commission is honored to be a winner of the SportsEvents Magazine 2026 Readers’ Choice Award as an All-Star Destination Partner. The organization also won a second award as Landyn Olson, sports development coordinator, received the...
Media Release: Snohomish County Sports Tourism generates $42 million in economic impact for 2025
The Snohomish County Sports Commission had a stellar year in 2025, supporting more than 150 sports tournaments and welcoming over 230,000 visitors to the area. These events generated approximately $42 million with nearly 43,000 room nights booked, and there were a...
Event Recap: Harlem Globetrotters’ 100 Year Tour slam dunks in Everett
Eventgoers have strong opinions about their fan experience. Whether the individual, family or group of friends are first-time attendees or they're avid followers of a team or sport, the series of events leading up to, during and after the function determine if they...
Event Recap: 2026 Cloud 11 Pickleball Side Out Showdown
Nearly 100 players including two teams from Canada participated in the three-day 2026 Side Out Showdown pickleball tournament, hosted by Cloud 11 at Side Out Pickleball Centers in Everett from Jan. 30 - Feb. 1. This was a four-match-guaranteed, USA...
Media Release: Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame accepting public nominations for 2026 Induction Class
The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2026 Induction Class. The 2026 nominations open Sunday, Feb. 1, and the deadline to submit nominations is Monday, March 2. The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame exists to recognize and honor...
‘A dream come true’: Inaugural season of high school girls flag football a big success for local programs
Flag football has been offered for decades at Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA’s throughout Snohomish County. Several high schools in Washington state have also provided flag football as a club activity. But it wasn’t until April 21, 2025, that the Washington...










