The knocking of pins could be heard among laughter, high-fives and hugs in a local bowling alley July 13. A sea of colorful shirts matched the Special Olympics crowd’s colorful energy.

Many people in the Northwest are eagerly awaiting the Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle next month ... basketball, bowling, soccer, swimming, stand up paddling, golf, gymnastics, power ...

“It’s a lot of fun.” Clint and about 100 others bowled for fun, not for winning, Saturday afternoon during the Special Olympics Bowling Competition. The tournament, which included eight ...