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Globe and Mail
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Globe and Mail
KIOTI Tractor Opens First West Coast Warehouse
The 146,000-square-foot Washington facility strengthens KIOTI's distribution channels WENDELL, N.C. , July 30, 2025 /CNW/ -- KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong- USA Inc., announced the opening of a 146,327-square-foot facility in Tumwater, Wash. , its first location in the region. Located two miles south of Olympia , the site represents a major milestone in the company's continued investment in its North American infrastructure. KIOTI's expansion into Tumwater represents a strategic investment to strengthen support for dealers and customers in the Upper Midwest, Pacific Northwest and Western Canada . The facility came online in phases beginning in May 2025—increasing KIOTI's distribution efficiency in the region. This move is part of a broader initiative to expand the company's North American footprint, building on the recent expansion and growth of its Milton, Ontario warehouse. "As we continue to expand our presence in North America , strengthening our distribution channels remains a key strategic priority," said Ryan Kim , deputy CEO at KIOTI Tractor. "After evaluating our infrastructure, we made significant investments to enhance logistics and increase our overall capacity. The Tumwater warehouse now serves as a dedicated hub to support our western dealers and customers." The Tumwater facility is designed to improve logistics and inventory management. With 26 dock doors and a 36 foot high-clearance interior space, the site significantly increases KIOTI's equipment and parts storage capacity. Its strategic location in Washington will streamline distribution, delivering faster fulfillment, improved service, and greater operational efficiency. "By positioning the facility in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, we are providing our dealers with quicker access to the products and parts their customers need," said Bryan Falkner , director of product support and U.S. operations at KIOTI Tractor. "It's a critical building block in our long-term strategy to streamline and improve our service and support across North America ." To learn more about KIOTI Tractor or find your nearest authorized KIOTI Tractor dealer, visit About KIOTI Tractor For more than 35 years, KIOTI Tractor has been a trusted supplier of tractors, ranging from 22 to 140 horsepower, serving the U.S. and Canadian markets. Our comprehensive product line includes tractors, utility vehicles, residential and commercial zero-turn mowers, and compact construction equipment. Headquartered in Wendell, N.C. , with additional distribution centers in Texas , Washington and Canada , KIOTI's vertical integration strategy ensures high-quality products and seamless component integration. Our customers benefit from a vast and ever-expanding dealer network throughout North America , dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. For more information about KIOTI and its products, please visit your authorized KIOTI Tractor dealer or
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Engine ejected from car after single-vehicle crash near Tumwater, Sheriff Sanders says
The force of a single-vehicle collision near Tumwater Friday evening was apparently so strong that the engine became disconnected from the car, said Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders in a social media post. It wasn't immediately clear from the post what the car had crashed into. Thurston County deputies, Tumwater police and an East Olympia fire crew were dispatched to the collision on 93rd Avenue Southeast, which travels between Interstate 5 and Old Highway 99. '911 callers reported the vehicle was on fire, fully engulfed, and exploding,' Sanders said in his post. Sanders said a deputy was the first to arrive on scene and pulled the driver from what he described as a 'fiery wreck.' The driver was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license, Sanders said. 'The collision had enough force to eject the engine from the car,' he said.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Deputies: Engine ejected from car after high-speed crash ends in flames
Deputies reportedly pulled a driver from the fiery wreck of his car following a high-speed crash on Friday evening. According to Sheriff Sanders with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), TCSO deputies, Tumwater Police Department officers, and East Olympic Fire firefighters responded to a single-vehicle high-speed collision on 93rd Avenue. Sheriff Sanders stated that 911 callers reported the vehicle was on fire, fully engulfed, and exploding. A TCSO unit first on the scene grabbed the driver, who deputies say had a suspended license, and is now in custody for DUI. Sheriff Sanders added that the collision had enough force to eject the engine from the car, which can be seen lying in the middle of the road.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
State softball preview: Ferguson, Tumwater T-Birds earn 2A's No. 1 seed
Ella Ferguson hears the lofty claim from former coaches, parents, and fans alike — this year's Tumwater softball team is the strongest and most-complete roster in school history. It's high praise for a program with three state titles in the trophy case. The T-Birds hoisted 2A's first-place trophy in 2022 and finished runner-up last spring, a perennial contender with their ace pitcher healthy for one last ride. 'I've never cherished a team the way that I do with them,' Ferguson told The News Tribune, a senior and Sacramento State signee. 'This is our last run. We have nothing left to give.' The 2A Evergreen and District 4 champions are the state tournament's No. 1 seed this weekend at Carlon Park in Selah, a chance for Tumwater to claim its fourth title on Ferguson's farewell tour. First-year head coach Shaunie Kennedy and the T-Birds experienced brief, early bumps in the road, but Ferguson is peaking in the postseason as a dual-threat — one of six Tumwater hitters with an OPS over 1.000. 'I told them when I came in, I'm not coming in like a wrecking ball,' Kennedy said. 'I'm going to put pieces of the puzzle together where I feel that we're going to succeed the most, and then help you take all your tools in your toolbelt and sharpen (them).' When Tumwater finished indoor hitting drills at Wednesday's final practice, Kennedy took her team onto their home field one last time. Four years of Ferguson's memories rushed back: the walk-offs, the highlight-reel plays, and the tears. It stung, she admitted. But it lit a fire underneath the state's top seed, too. In 16 appearances this spring, the overpowering right-hander is 10-2 with a 1.36 ERA, recording 136 strikeouts to 39 walks with a rise-ball opponents have yet to crack. Ferguson no-hit rival Black Hills in a six-inning gem (0 BB, 10 K) on April 9 and saved perhaps her best performance for last weekend's District 4 championship, blanking Mark Morris via complete-game one-hitter (14 K). Ferguson missed the season's first two weeks with a back injury, but sophomore southpaw Sarah Stevens shouldered the load as an overqualified second option (9-0, 2.86 ERA) in the early going, including a 10-strikeout win over Seattle Christian on March 17. 'We're going into (state) with our heads held high,' Ferguson said. 'We're super, super confident. And I'm confident in the girls one-through-nine on our team. I feel like some pitchers have a really good catcher or really good pitcher, but one-through-nine are rock solid. 'We've been working so hard, and I think we're ready.' Just how potent is this year's Tumwater team? Ferguson leads qualified T-Birds hitters in batting average (.488), on-base percentage (.522) and slugging (.930). Senior catcher Jaime Haase is the primary run creator with 16 extra-base hits and 41 RBI, and Stevens launched a Tumwater-best seven home runs this spring. Sophie Skillman (.442 AVG), Brielle Womach (.412), and Megan Barrett (.375) stacked the 2A Evergreen's best lineup, an offense that averaged more than nine runs per game in the regular season. Ferguson sympathizes with Kennedy, responsible for ordering a lineup lacking a true weakness. 'Honestly, I know how hard it is for Coach to make lineup sometimes,' Ferguson said, 'because the statistics and everything are just so close.' And when Tumwater (19-3) drops the occasional game, few teams are better at bouncing back. The T-Birds have enjoyed separate six-game win streaks following every loss this season, including an active seven-game stretch that rolls into the state bracket. They're four wins away from another title. '(We) don't 'lose.' Even though we lost a game, I'm going to make sure my team learned from that game,' Kennedy said. 'We've come back in, we've regrouped, we've worked on the things that we weren't accomplishing and adjusting to, and we've made adjustments and come back out hungry. 'I'll just tell them: 'When you step in that box, that's your home, and you're going to protect that when you're up there.' We're going to come in confident, we're going to attack our pitches, and we're going to make adjustments. ... We're going to swing for whatever kind of pitch we're getting.' Tumwater's quest for the 2A title begins Friday morning in Selah, paired with No. 16 Nathan Hale for an 11 a.m. first pitch in the Round of 16. With a win, No. 8 Franklin Pierce or No. 9 Lynden in the state quarterfinals looms next. 'We have something to prove,' Ferguson said. 'We have something to finish.' 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A | 2B | 1B OPENING ROUND (May 23) No. 11 Emerald Ridge vs. No. 6 Tahoma, 9 a.m. No. 14 Moses Lake vs. No. 3 Issaquah, 9 a.m. No. 10 Rogers (Puyallup) vs. No. 7 Hanford, 9 a.m. No. 15 Lake Stevens vs. No. 2 Richland, 9 a.m. No. 12 Eastmont vs. No. 5 North Creek, 11 a.m. No. 13 Jackson vs. No. 4 Skyline, 11 a.m. No. 9 Glacier Peak vs. No. 8 Graham-Kapowsin, 11 a.m. No. 16 Yelm vs. No. 1 Skyview, 11 a.m. QUARTERFINALS (May 23) Emerald Ridge/Tahoma vs. Moses Lake/Issaquah, 5 p.m. Rogers/Hanford vs. Lake Stevens/Richland, 5 p.m. Eastmont/North Creek vs. Jackson/Skyline, 5 p.m. Glacier Peak/Graham-Kapowsin vs. Yelm/Skyview, 5 p.m. SEMIFINALS — May 24 at 11 a.m. CHAMPIONSHIP — May 24 at 4 p.m. OPENING ROUND (May 22) No. 19 Hermiston vs. No. 14 Auburn Mountainview, 3 p.m. No. 18 Inglemoor vs. No. 15 Kelso, 3 p.m. No. 20 Southridge vs. No. 13 Peninsula, 3 p.m. No. 17 Roosevelt vs. No. 16 Edmonds-Woodway, 3 p.m. ROUND OF 16 (May 23) No. 11 Timberline vs. No. 6 Liberty, 9 a.m. Hermiston/Auburn Mountainview vs. No. 3 Enumclaw, 9 a.m. No. 10 Snohomish vs. No. 7 Gig Harbor, 9 a.m. Inglemoor/Kelso vs. No. 2 Mount Spokane, 9 a.m. No. 12 Monroe vs. No. 5 Ballard, 11 a.m. Southridge/Peninsula vs. No. 4 Sedro-Woolley, 11 a.m. No. 9 Prairie vs. No. 8 Garfield, 11 a.m. Roosevelt/Edmonds-Woodway vs. No. 1 Stanwood, 11 a.m. QUARTERFINALS — May 23 at 3:30 p.m. SEMIFINALS — May 24 at 10 a.m. CHAMPIONSHIP — May 24 at 2:30 p.m. OPENING ROUND (May 23) No. 11 Woodland vs. No. 6 East Valley, 9 a.m. No. 14 Cedarcrest vs. No. 3 Port Angeles, 9 a.m. No. 10 Archbishop Murphy vs. No. 7 Selah, 9 a.m. No. 15 Evergreen vs. No. 2 Mark Morris, 9 a.m. No. 12 Ephrata vs. No. 5 Olympic, 11 a.m. No. 13 Kingston vs. No. 4 Aberdeen, 11 a.m. No. 9 Lynden vs. No. 8 Franklin Pierce, 11 a.m. No. 16 Nathan Hale vs. No. 1 Tumwater, 11 a.m. QUARTERFINALS — May 23 at 3:30 p.m. SEMIFINALS — May 24 at 10 a.m. CHAMPIONSHIP — May 24 at 2:30 p.m. OPENING ROUND (May 22) No. 11 Connell vs. No. 6 Klahowya, 3 p.m. No. 10 Cashmere vs. No. 7 Rochester, 3 p.m. No. 12 Naches Valley vs. No. 5 Elma, 3 p.m. No. 9 Lynden Christian vs. No. 8 Kiona-Benton, 3 p.m. QUARTERFINALS (May 23) Connell/Klahowya vs. No. 3 Cedar Park Christian, 1 p.m. Cashmere/Rochester vs. No. 2 Royal, 1 p.m. Naches Valley/Elma vs. No. 4 Seton Catholic, 1 p.m. Lynden Christian/Kiona-Benton vs. No. 1 Montesano, 1 p.m. SEMIFINALS — May 24 at 9 a.m. CHAMPIONSHIP — May 24 at 4 p.m. OPENING ROUND (May 23) No. 11 Napavine vs. No. 6 Kittitas, 10 a.m. No. 14 Warden vs. No. 3 Adna, 10 a.m. No. 10 River View vs. No. 7 Coupeville, 10 a.m. No. 15 Colfax vs. No. 2 Pe Ell/Willapa Valley, 10 a.m. No. 12 Toledo vs. No. 5 Liberty, 12 p.m. No. 13 Tonasket vs. No. 4 Raymond-South Bend, 12 p.m. No. 9 Northwest Christian vs. No. 8 Cle Elum-Roslyn, 12 p.m. No. 16 Lake Roosevelt vs. No. 1 Freeman, 12 p.m. QUARTERFINALS — May 23 at 6 p.m. SEMIFINALS — May 24 at 11 a.m. CHAMPIONSHIP — May 24 at 3:30 p.m. OPENING ROUND (May 23) No. 11 Mary Walker vs. No. 6 Darrington, 8 a.m. No. 10 Ocosta vs. No. 7 Sunnyside Christian, 8 a.m. No. 12 Muckleshoot Tribal vs. No. 5 Colton, 8 a.m. No. 9 Naselle vs. No. 8 Dayton, 8 a.m. QUARTERFINALS (May 23) Mary Walker/Darrington vs. No. 3 Inchelium, 2 p.m. Ocosta/Sunnyside Christian vs. No. 2 Liberty Christian, 2 p.m. Muckleshoot Tribal/Colton vs. No. 4 Almira Coulee Hartline, 2 p.m. Naselle/Dayton vs. No. 1 DeSales, 2 p.m. SEMIFINALS — May 24 at 11 a.m. CHAMPIONSHIP — May 24 at 3:30 p.m.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Vote now for The News Tribune's Girls Athlete of the Week (April 28 to May 3)
Vote now for The News Tribune's Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between April 28 and May 3. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. The poll is located below. You can read about all of the candidates and their accomplishments below. Note: If you are not seeing the poll at the bottom of the story, try opening the story in a different browser, such as Chrome or Safari. Votes emailed will not be counted. Want to nominate a South Sound high school athlete in the future? Email reporter Jon Manley ( or Tyler Wicke (twicke@ or send a direct message on Twitter/X (@manley_tnt or @WickeTyler) with the athlete's first and last name, school, year, position and a stat line from game(s) during the past week. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Sunday. Megan Barrett, Tumwater softball — T-Birds 2B homered in Monday's 14-3 win over W.F. West, going 3-for-3 with a walk and team-high four RBI. Isabelle Bartlett, Gig Harbor softball — Sophomore threw five one-hit innings in Wednesday's 14-1 win over Mount Tahoma, allowing one unearned run with two walks and four strikeouts. Gracie Carey, Gig Harbor softball — Senior infielder homered twice in Friday's 17-6 win over Bellarmine Prep, going 3-for-5 with two runs and five RBI. Laken Elvig, White River softball — Dual-threat freshman hit three home runs at the plate and won three games in the circle this week, amassing 29 strikeouts and two immaculate innings while driving in 12 runners (.571 AVG). Ella Ferguson, Tumwater softball — Sacramento State signee hit three home runs in pair of wins over W.F. West and Centralia, finishing a combined 5-for-7 with five RBI. Nadia Flaherty, Enumclaw softball — Hornets pitcher threw five shutout innings (2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K) in Friday's 16-0 win over Todd Beamer and went 3-for-4 at the plate with an inside-the-park home run in the fourth inning. Stevie-Rae Garcia Zamora, Washington softball — Sophomore pitcher threw five strong innings in Thursday's 25-3 win over Clover Park (5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K) and went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double, two walks, and five RBI. Nevaeh Haagen, Timberline softball — Blazers pitcher tossed three shutout innings (2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K) and went 4-for-4 with a home run and six RBI in Thursday's 23-0 rout of Capital. Mia Hammington, Tahoma softball — Leadoff center fielder went 3-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI in Thursday's 16-0 win over Auburn. Alyssa Harris, Enumclaw softball — Hornets 1B hit for the cycle in Wednesday's 19-1 win over Kent-Meridian, going 4-for-4 with six RBI. Mia Heigh, Auburn Mountainview softball — Lions 3B homered in consecutive wins over Todd Beamer and Kentlake, collecting four combined hits. Austin Hitchner, Yelm softball — Tornados shortstop homered in Tuesday's 36-1 win over Spanaway Lake and went 2-for-4 with two walks and seven RBI. Paige Jones, Peninsula softball — Shortstop hit an inside-the-park home run in the first inning of Monday's 19-4 win over Lakes, going 3-for-4 with three runs and five RBI. Jessika Jennings, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Eagles pitcher threw a five-inning no-hitter with 14 strikeouts in Tuesday's 21-0 win over Bethel, and homered at the plate (3-for-4) with a walk, two runs, and six RBI. In Thursday's 19-0 win over Spanaway Lake, tossed five shutout innings (one hit) with 15 strikeouts. Struck out 29 of 33 batters faced in two starts. Scarlett Mabe, Central Kitsap softball — Cougars 1B went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI in Wednesday's 17-3 win over Silas. Natalie Medalia, Silas softball — Rams pitcher struck out five across a five-inning complete game and went 3-for-5 at the plate with five RBI (two doubles, triple) in Friday's 16-5 win over Mount Tahoma. Riley Meyers, Sumner softball — Spartans right fielder plated team-high five runs in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Rogers with a bases-clearing single and two-run triple, handing the Rams their first loss of the season. Went 3-for-5 in Thursday's 15-3 win over Curtis, finishing a home run shy of the cycle. Brooklyn Pettit, Graham-Kapowsin softball — Eagles pitcher struck out 10 across 4 ⅔ strong innings and tallied seven RBI at the plate in Monday's 27-2 win over Spanaway Lake, going 3-for-4 with a home run and walk. Hannah Potter, Auburn Riverside softball — The Ravens catcher launched her South Sound-leading 12th home run of the season in Tuesday's 12-1 win over Kentwood. Kiley Sledge, Franklin Pierce softball — Sophomore P/INF homered in Tuesday's 9-3 win over Steilacoom and struck out 19 batters across 10 ⅔ combined innings of work this week. Jaylah Sok-Vandergriff, River Ridge softball — Junior outfielder homered in Wednesday's 9-6 win over Peninsula and finished 3-for-3 with a walk, two runs, and two RBI. Sarah Stevens, Tumwater softball — T-Birds pitcher hit two home runs (3-for-3, 4 RBI, BB) and threw four solid innings in Wednesday's 17-2 win over Centralia, allowing two earned runs with one walk and two strikeouts. Leone Suamataia, Kentlake softball — Falcons 1B hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning of Wednesday's 28-12 win over Todd Beamer, going 1-for-2 with a walk, three runs, and four RBI. Kiera Thomas, Puyallup softball — Senior threw a complete-game shutout with 12 strikeouts in Thursday's 3-0 win over Rogers, adding two hits and three RBI at the plate. Jozi Thompson, Kentridge softball — Sophomore threw 13 combined shutout innings (3 G) and earned wins over Interlake, Auburn, and Kennedy Catholic last week, allowing five hits with one walk and 34 strikeouts. Thompson struck out 76 percent of batters faced and was a combined 7-for-10 with six RBI. Joy Wilde, Lincoln softball — The state's leader in batting average (.805) per MaxPreps homered in Wednesday's 20-15 win over Bellarmine Prep, finishing 3-for-3 with four runs and six RBI. Alanna Wirtala, Emerald Ridge softball — Jaguars right-hander threw a complete-game shutout in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Puyallup, allowing three hits with no walks and 12 strikeouts.
