OLYMPIA [Jerry Cornfield]—Washington served up a new license plate Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

In the works for three years, it is the second of seven specialty plates to hit the market since getting approved by lawmakers earlier this year.

“We’re thrilled to see our efforts become reality,” said Kate Van Gent, vice president of the nonprofit Seattle Metro Pickleball Association, the force behind the plate. “The goal has always been to celebrate the sport created here in Washington and enjoyed across the state.”

Pickleball was signed into law as Washington state’s official state sport in 2022 after prime sponsor of SB-5615, Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), rallied cries to codify the beloved paddle ball styled game.

Van Gent and fellow association leaders began p

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