Joshua Proctor had a memorable debut at Goss Stadium. Playing his first home game for the Corvallis Knights, Proctor hit a grand slam in the first inning, sending a shot over the left-field fence.

At times when he was underestimated as a baseball player, Richard Tejeda bet on himself. Now, the USC sophomore catcher and second-year Ridgefield Raptor is seeing the payoff.

I loved her. Grandmother Burt was the consummate Baptist woman, always preaching kindness. She was frugal, nurturing, caring, with very high expectations for her children and grandchildren. She had ...