Luke Thompson is a reporter for the Yakima Herald-Republic, focusing on local sports and outdoor activities. He has also contributed to Science News Magazine and has been featured in various publications, including The Seattle Times and The Chronicle. With a background in soccer refereeing and a passion for sports, Luke brings a unique perspective to his reporting.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
Yakima, Washington, United States (Local)
Luke’s coverage is predominantly focused on local sports events, particularly basketball and wrestling. He would likely be interested in features that highlight standout performances or milestones achieved by local athletes or teams. Consider pitching stories related to exceptional player profiles, team previews, or high school/college sports events within the Yakima area.
Given the emphasis on event coverage and specific game outcomes, consider providing timely updates on recent matches or noteworthy achievements of local athletes to engage Luke's interest effectively.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
By: Luke Thompson
Selah's Middle School football coach will be moving up the hill next fall.
Monday's Boston Marathon will mark the culmination of a long, shared journey for three Yakima women.
PRIOR to Saturday’s match against Eastleigh, presentations were held for our end of season award winners.
By: Luke Thompson
The Yakima River Canyon’s two spring long distance running races offer distinctly different challenges, drawing in groups of runners with little overlap, especially among serious contenders.
By: Luke Thompson
After barely surviving a disastrous defensive performance, West Valley gave its freshman ace all the help he could have asked for Friday night.
ELLENSBURG — The long, grueling climb back up to Umtanum Ridge took its toll on the leaders at Saturday's Yakima Skyline 50K.
By: Luke Thompson
Plenty of snow at the right times allowed White Pass to keep thriving despite a slow start and warmer-than-ideal conditions for much of the ski season.
By: Luke Thompson
Plenty of snow at the right times allowed White Pass to keep thriving despite a slow start and warmer-than-ideal conditions for much of the ski season. Annual snowfall turned out to be close to …
By: Luke Thompson
Like so many young athletes, Apolo Ohno tried every sport he could growing up in Federal Way, where over the course of his childhood he dreamed of success as a boxer and a football player, among other things.
Three significant projects at various stages of completion demonstrate the challenges local advocates face when trying to add connectivity to Yakima's bicycle network.
(833) 317-6278 
