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W.F. West continues winning ways over Shelton
Entering the final dual meet of the regular season, the Bearcats’ solidified lineup blew by the Highclimbers 6-0 in an Evergreen Conference matchup on Monday afternoon in Chehalis. After tinkering with the order of singles, W.F. West head coach Megan Wellander has been more than pleased. “I’m happy with the performances,” the first-year leader said. “All played aggressive, consistent games. They take care of business.” The Bearcats didn’t drop a set or game in the three doubles matches. Emma Hamilton, Viviana Ibanez and Alayna Leal all were victorious in straight sets, losing just three games combined. W.F. West will face arch rival Centralia on Wednesday before turning its attention to the league tournament held at Black Hills and Tumwater next week. Singles First: Emma Hamilton (W.F. West) won 6-0, 6-0 Second: Viviana Ibanez (W.F. West) won 6-1, 6-1 Third: Alayna Leal (W.F. West) won 6-1, 6-0 Doubles First: Katelyn Wood/Lilly Hueffed (W.F. West) won 6-0, 6-0 Second: Ema Weerasinghe/Ellie Mittge (W.F. West) won 6-0, 6-0 Third: Emery Dalrymple/Manta Ceesay (W.F. West) won 6-0, 6-0 |
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Ukraine’s allies: Slow arms deliveries helped Russia
KYIV, Ukraine — NATO countries haven’t delivered what they promised to Ukraine in time, the alliance’s chief said Monday, allowing Russia to press its advantage while Kyiv’s depleted forces wait for military supplies to arrive from the U.S. and Europe. |
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Report: MLB to modify Nike uniforms after complaints from players, fans
Major League Baseball plans to modify its Nike uniforms by the start of the 2025 season following complaints this spring from players and fans, according to a report from ESPN. |
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Yellowstone tourist from Idaho kicks bison in its leg before it turns and injures him, rangers say
A Yellowstone National Park visitor was left injured while harassing a bison herd, park rangers said. |
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Biden approves disaster declaration for Washington after January storms
President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration on Sunday for several Washington counties following the January winter storms that caused widespread flooding, landslides, downed trees and power outages that affected over 100,000 people. |
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Vancouver man involved in police pursuit that spans two counties in Oregon
Police in Oregon chased a Vancouver man suspected of reckless driving Saturday afternoon. |
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Columbia River spring Chinook fishing closes above Bonneville Dam
With the fishery expected to have already met its allowable catch, recreational spring Chinook fishing on the Columbia River mainstem from Bonneville Dam to the Oregon/Washington border will close beginning Tuesday, April 30, fishery managers from Washington and Oregon have announced. |
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Sue Bird says joining ownership group of Seattle Storm felt inevitable
SEATTLE — Becoming a part-owner of the only WNBA franchise she ever played for felt like an inevitability for Sue Bird. |
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Sleep device maker Philips to pay $1.1B to settle hundreds of personal injury lawsuits
WASHINGTON — Medical device maker Philips said Monday it will pay $1.1 billion to settle hundreds of personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines, which have been subject to a massive global recall. |
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3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three officers on a U.S. Marshals Task Force serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded in a shootout Monday at a North Carolina home, police said. |
