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The Everett Silvertips captured their first championship in 23 years, dominating the playoffs with a 16-2 record and claiming the Ed Chynoweth Cup. Now they're heading to compete for hockey's toughest trophy to win.
After 23 years of trying, the Everett Silvertips finally reached the top of junior hockey with a dominant 7-2 victory that secured their first-ever Western Hockey League Championship. The victory caps off a historic season for one of the league's all-time great teams.
The Everett Silvertips bounced back in spectacular fashion, crushing the Prince Albert Raiders 6-2 to tie their championship series at one game apiece. Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen led the charge with four points as nearly 8,000 fans roared their team to victory.
A $25,000 matching gift from the EverTrust Foundation means every dollar donated to Everett's March Against Hunger campaign in March counts twice. With the match, Volunteers of America Western Washington is just $30,000 away from its $60,000 goal to support families facing food insecurity.
Carter Bear netted the game-winner as the Everett Silvertips captured their first Memorial Cup victory in franchise history. The 19-year-old Detroit prospect helped his team make history in their tournament debut.
Hannah Everett fought Hodgkin lymphoma twice before high school. Now she's graduating from UK's College of Nursing to help children facing the same fear she once lived through.
A young New Zealand couple just proved sustainable housing doesn't have to break the bank. Elizabeth and Everett Norris built their entire two-story home using straw bales, recycled materials, and yes, cow manure plaster.
Scientists in Austin are developing a one-of-one therapy for baby Everett Blomstrom, who has an ultra-rare genetic disease affecting fewer than 50 people worldwide. The experimental treatment could be ready in two years and represents a breakthrough in personalized medicine for rare conditions.
Roberta and Everett Serafin were forced into a boarding school designed to erase their culture, but they found each other. Now they're making sure their story, and hundreds of others, will never be forgotten.
Luke Everett was five months old when doctors found a rare liver tumor, but an experimental trial saved both his life and his hearing. Today at 18, he's a regional gymnastics champion, university student, coach, and published author.
A powerful dance performance turns one choreographer's family history into a moving tribute that helps students and communities stand against hate. The Berkshires welcomes a three-part series combining art, education, and hope.
After generations of planning, the Seattle area now has a functioning light rail transit system connecting major parts of the region. While future expansion faces budget challenges, the current network represents a major milestone for public transportation in the Pacific Northwest.
Mystic Valley Elder Services is asking communities to nominate everyday heroes who make life better for seniors and people with disabilities. Winners will be celebrated at a June summit featuring a nationally recognized anti-ageism activist.
A New York choreographer is bringing her grandparents' Holocaust survival story to Berkshire communities through dance, offering free performances and workshops to combat intolerance. The tour includes school assemblies and a community workshop teaching storytelling through movement.
A Jacksonville community organization just launched two scholarships worth $1,750 each to help local high school students pursue careers in law enforcement. The awards represent a long-term investment in both young people and the future of community policing.
Star pitcher Gerrit Cole is back on the mound just one year after elbow surgery threatened to derail his career. His ahead-of-schedule comeback shows how determination and daily dedication can turn a devastating setback into triumph.
Thousands of Seattle-area residents are using their smartphones to help track local wildlife during a four-day biodiversity challenge. Last year, community scientists logged nearly 20,000 observations of plants, animals, and fungi across three counties.
Trained volunteers in Topeka are filing taxes for free this year, helping residents keep more money in their pockets instead of paying preparation fees. The program runs through April 15 at two convenient locations.
Nearly one million fans flooded Seattle's streets to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory in one of the city's largest gatherings ever. Players carried the Lombardi Trophy through crowds, letting ecstatic fans touch the symbol of their championship triumph.
Five Lansing-area students won scholarships and prizes for essays exploring the meaning of Juneteenth and its connection to ongoing freedom and justice. The annual contest encourages young people to link historical significance with their own lives while celebrating the holiday's legacy.
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