Whale trapped in lagoon near Purdy Bridge
- A whale was trapped Wednesday morning in a lagoon near the Purdy Bridge. Nearly 100 people gathered around the Burley Lagoon at Purdy to watch a whale that was grounded in shallow water at low tide. Shortly after 10 a.m., the rising tide helped the whale free itself.
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Time on basketball court turns into life-saving day for teenagers
When Leo Castro had a heart attack last week in the gym, a handful of young basketball players were stunned by what they saw — a man lying on the floor, not breathing, eyes rolled back in his head. Then they saved the Lakewood man's life.
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Justin Smoak gives Eric Wedge, Mariners option at first
The Seattle Mariners made an expected and needed roster move before Tuesday’s game, activating first baseman Justin Smoak from the disabled list and optioning infielder Alex Liddi to Tacoma.
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