The Oregon State wrestling team has signed Taylor Meeks of Orting to a national letter of intent, coach Jim Zalesky announced. He will join the program next fall and is projected to compete at 184 or 197 pounds.

"Taylor fits into our coaching philosophy," Zalesky said. "He is very ...

I'm excited for January to arrive. I know, I know, Christmas isn't even here yet. But I've signed up for two quilting clubs at The Wild Rose Quilt Shop (www.thewildrosequiltshop.com ) in Orting and I can't wait to get started.

Each group meets once a month.

One ...

Most of the time, volcanoes like Mt. Rainier just sit there looking pretty. But they can be deadly hazards.

Residents of Orting are among the thousands living in the path of destructive lahars (debris flows) near Mt. Rainier.

That's why it was good news last week to ...