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Sounders react to loss; Schmid sees bad trend

blog.thenewstribune.com — The Sounders 2-0 loss to Columbus tonight was one thing. Their 0-2-1 record over their past three games is something else. Here's some of what the club had to say after the game: Coach SIGI SCHMID On if he sees any reoccurring trends over the winless last three games...) "Individual mistakes.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Sounders react to loss; Schmid sees bad trend http://t.co/BZBtSXhn

GK Meredith: “Very disappointed in myself”

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 23, 2012 at 10:58 pm with Sounders coach Sigi Schmid was clear that he thought Bryan Meredith made an error on Colubus's second goal tonight (above). And Meredith was pretty stand-up about agreeing.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: GK Meredith: “Very disappointed in myself” http://t.co/NAS7rlKO

Schmid after 3rd straight non-win: “Not happy”

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 23, 2012 at 9:46 pm with Here is Sounders coach Sigi Schmid's opening statement after his club's 2-0 home loss to Columbus tonight: "Not happy. I thought we gave up a soft goal in the first half. We have to do a better job of marking at the back post.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Schmid after 3rd straight non-win: “Not happy” http://t.co/P6shXWt3

Live blog: Crew beat Sounders, 2-0

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Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Live blog: Seattle falls to Crew for first time, 2-0; #Sounders 0-2-1 over last three games: http://t.co/TAOy5QrP

Live blog: Crew leads Sounders, 1-0

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Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Stats: Shots, 10-3 #Sounders; Shots on goal, 2-1 SEA; corners 6-0 SEA; duels won 51.7% Crew; possession 60.5% SEA: http://t.co/bIZOzw4y

Live blog: Sounders-Crew under way

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Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Live blog: Sounders-Crew under way | Sounders Insider - The News Tribune: http://t.co/5jhAdHxl

Live blog: Crew at Sounders, 7 p.m.

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Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Live blog: Crew at Sounders, 7 p.m. http://t.co/pZyFHEH2

Sounders-Timbers could collide in fourth round

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 23, 2012 at 5:36 pm with U.S. Soccer has announced the possible pairings for the fourth-round of U.S. Open Cup. Here are the possibilities for the Sounders, if they advance in their third-round match against Atlanta on Wednesday at Starfire Sports Stadium: Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)/Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL) Winner at Portland Timbers (MLS): JELD-WEN Field; Portland, Ore.; 7:30 p.m.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Sounders-Timbers could collide in fourth round http://t.co/1Gm8dKnq

Civilian hall of fame at JBLM inducts 2 new members

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 23, 2012 at 2:41 pm with Joint Base Lewis-McChord welcomed two new inductees into its civilian hall of fame Wednesday. Former DuPont mayor Tamara Jenkins and Ken Swarmer, co-publisher and editor of the Fort Lewis Ranger, were recognized during a ceremony earlier today.
Christian Hill Reporter, News Tribune @TNTchill
Who are the two new inductees into the Lewis-McChord civilian hall of fame? Find out here: http://t.co/88YdhlZv

Track & Field: What to watch at Star Track XXX

blog.thenewstribune.com — STAR TRACK XXX When: Today-SaturdayWhere: Mount Tahoma StadiumSchedule: Thursday - evening session, 4:30 p.m. Friday - morning session, 9:30 a.m.; evening session, 2:30 p.m. Saturday - morning session, 9:30 a.m. WHAT TO WATCH Class 4A: Heritage High's Sean Keller owns the top javelin mark in the country this season with a throw of 244 feet, 1 inch - the all-time state record.
Doug Pacey Sports Reporter, News Tribune @DougPaceyTNT
What to watch this weekend at Star Track XXX: http://t.co/LkNlHyPG

Ruling clears path for completion of new Camp Murray gate

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 23, 2012 at 1:22 pm with Construction of the new gate at Camp Murray cleared a major hurdle when a hearing examiner tossed out Tuesday a challenge filed by residents in neighboring Tillicum who are opposed to the project.
Christian Hill Reporter, News Tribune @TNTchill
Here's my story on the recent decision that clears the path for completion of the new Camp Murray gate: http://t.co/R2l4HNiP #lakewood

Sounders Open Cup tickets go on sale Thursday

blog.thenewstribune.com — Details from the club here.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Sounders Open Cup tickets go on sale Thursday http://t.co/QtTDdxJL

Gameday comes: Sounders-Crew clash tonight at 7

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 23, 2012 at 9:00 am with It seems recent attentions have shifted a bit to the U.S. Open Cup, but the fact is the Sounders have two MLS games before joining the third round of that tournament. The first comes tonight, as the Columbus Crew visits CenturyLink for a 7 p.m.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Gameday comes: Sounders-Crew clash tonight at 7 http://t.co/bcUrUvMa

The News Tribune's 2012 All-Area fastpitch player of the year

thenewstribune.com — The parallels between surgery and softball intrigue Janessa Flynn. The mandate that every move be precise. The constant drive for perfection. It's one reason why, when she had surgery last year to repair a torn meniscus, the aspiring nurse asked her doctor for a videotape of the operation to watch at home.
Doug Pacey Sports Reporter, News Tribune @DougPaceyTNT
TNT's all-area fastpitch team: http://t.co/mYc1HVqo

Candidate’s ‘official response’ to TNT editorial board

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by on May 23, 2012 at 9:01 am with This time of year, we're busy inviting candidates to interview with us for the editorial board's endorsement in the Aug. 7 primary. Most candidates accept, while others decline due to schedule conflicts. Occasionally we get a candidate who, essentially, tells us where we can stick our endorsement.
Mike Baker Investigative Reporter, Associated Press @MikeBakerAP
Congressional candidate touts his "lineage to the Founding fathers" as key reason to support him: http://t.co/c17WOx6l

Training drill today on Narrows Bridge could distract drivers

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 23, 2012 at 7:05 am with First responders from several agencies will be taking part in a catastrophic training drill today on the Tacoma Narrows bridges. The drill, which is hosted by the Department of Homeland Security, is not expected to impact traffic, though drivers might see the activity.
Christian Hill Reporter, News Tribune @TNTchill
RT @thenewstribune: A reminder: Training drill today on #Tacoma Narrows Bridge could be a distraction: http://t.co/G5qQCpHo

Sounders FC look to keep unbeaten Columbus Crew streak

thenewstribune.com — The Sounders FC-Columbus Crew series started as a rivalry and quickly morphed into something more like a circus. The clubs will meet for the eighth time tonight, and judging from the first seven, just about anything could play out at CenturyLink Field. One thing that hasn't happened is a Seattle loss.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
What odd thing might happen tonight when Crew visits #Sounders? http://t.co/mxFkw24S via @thenewstribune

Leading Tacoma-based tech company, Internet Identity, getting ready to grow

blog.thenewstribune.com — One of Tacoma's leading technology companies is preparing for its next growth spurt, expanding its executive ranks with plans to at least double its staff in the next few years. From its downtown offices, Internet Identity protects data from cyber-attacks for clients including five of the nation's largest banks, nine Cabinet agencies and dozens of private companies.
Kathleen Cooper Business Reporter, News Tribune @KCooperTNT
Exclusive: Tacoma-based high-tech company (@iidactivesecure) getting ready to grow: http://t.co/BXNlcfmE

State golf results, first-day recaps for 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A tournaments

blog.thenewstribune.com — You can find results for the boys and girls state golf tournaments here. We had reporters at the 2A and 1A tournaments in Pierce County, and we're putting together a story form the 4A and 3A tournaments in Spokane, too.
Greg Lee Sports Reporter, Spokesman-Review @SRpreps
RT @DougPaceyTNT: FIrst-day recap of 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A state golf: http://t.co/OxkXUy2v
Doug Pacey Sports Reporter, News Tribune @DougPaceyTNT
FIrst-day recap of 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A state golf: http://t.co/OxkXUy2v

Sounders now will HOST Atlanta May 30 at Starfire

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 22, 2012 at 9:47 pm with Sounders FC and the Atlanta Silverbacks have announced that their third-round U.S. Open Cup match has been shifted from Georgia to Puget Sound. The game now will be played at 7 p.m. May 30 at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Sounders now will HOST Atlanta May 30 at Starfire http://t.co/4fERBhv4

Tacoma’s Raphael Cox nets goal that will send Sounders to Atlanta for 3rd-round Open Cup match

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 22, 2012 at 6:27 pm with Sounders FC will begin the quest for its fourth straight U.S. Open Cup trophy next week against the Atlanta Silverbacks of the second-division North American Soccer League. The Silverbacks advanced tonight with a 1-0 win over the fourth-division Georgia Revolution.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Tacoma’s Raphael Cox nets goal that will send Sounders to Atlanta for 3rd-round Open Cup match http://t.co/vwbZiEBZ

Tacoma’s Raphael Cox nets game-winner that will send Sounders to Atlanta for third-round Open Cup match

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 22, 2012 at 6:27 pm with Sounders FC will begin the quest for its fourth straight U.S. Open Cup trophy next week against the Atlanta Silverbacks of the second-division North American Soccer League. The Silverbacks advanced tonight with a 1-0 win over the fourth-division Georgia Revolution.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Tacoma’s Raphael Cox nets game-winner that will send Sounders to Atlanta for third-round Open Cup match |next week http://t.co/2glpSQJ7

Gregoire flies to DC for talks on defense cuts

thenewstribune.com — OLYMPIA, Wash. - Gov. Chris Gregoire is headed to Washington, D.C. to urge key senators to stop proposed cuts next year to the Air National Guard.
Rachel La Corte Olympia Correspondent, Associated Press @RachelAPOly
Wash. Gov. Gregoire heading to DC to meet with senators over proposed Air National Guard cuts: http://t.co/05ZGThPP

Atlanta Silverbacks and Georgia Revolution playing for right to to face Sounders (online link)

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 22, 2012 at 1:54 pm with The Atlanta Silverbacks and Georgia Revolution meet at 4 p.m. today at Conyers, Ga., in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup. The winner will play advance to play the Sounders, either next Tuesday or Wednesday.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Silverbacks and Georgia Revolution have just kicked off (apparently before friends and family). Streaming link here: http://t.co/pSw2MBin

New downtown: Bon Temps coming to 1015 Pacific

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 22, 2012 at 2:58 pm | The menu and concept are under wraps, but a new restaurant is coming to downtown Tacoma. Bon Temps will open at 1015 Pacific Ave. The project is from Steve Anderson, owner of Maxwell's Speakeasy + Lounge, a St.
Kathleen Cooper Business Reporter, News Tribune @KCooperTNT
Another business coming to #Tacoma 's North Downtown: http://t.co/xWuhhtg7

Three Tacomans among those charged with collecting unemployment while working

blog.thenewstribune.com — Federal prosecutors today charged six people - three of them from Tacoma and one from Auburn - with collecting thousands in unemployment while they held down jobs. Illegal payouts ranged from $14,000 to $78,000, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle reported in a news release. Authorities are looking for some of the defendants.
Adam Lynn Courts Reporter, News Tribune @TNTAdam
Three Tacomans charged in federal court with collecting unemployment while working. http://t.co/fisXiN9f

Atlanta Silverbacks and Georgia Revolution play today for right to to face Sounders (online link)

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 22, 2012 at 1:54 pm with The Atlanta Silverbacks and Georgia Revolution meet at 4 p.m. today at Conyers, Ga., in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup. The winner will play advance to play the Sounders, either next Tuesday or Wednesday.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Atlanta Silverbacks and Georgia Revolution play today for right to to face Sounders (online link) http://t.co/gurfzkjy

Schmid says Columbus connections fading

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 22, 2012 at 12:19 pm with The Sounders have concluded training for their 7 p.m. match tomorrow against Columbus.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Schmid says Columbus connections fading | #Sounders Insider - The News Tribune: http://t.co/A2qgy86q

Schmid gives last assessment before Crew visit

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 22, 2012 at 12:19 pm with The Sounders have concluded training for their 7 p.m. match tomorrow against Columbus.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Schmid gives last assessment before Crew visit http://t.co/G7ldtkTJ

Gov. candidates split on paying for transportation

thenewstribune.com — Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna says Washington state's multi-billion dollar transportation needs could ultimately require voter-approved taxes, but his Democratic counterpart, Jay Inslee, isn't ready to support any specific financing plan. McKenna, the state's attorney general, said that "in the next couple of years," voters will need to consider a tax package to address the state's transportation system.
Mike Baker Investigative Reporter, Associated Press @MikeBakerAP
BREAKING from AP: GOP candidate McKenna supports asking voters to raise taxes (Inslee not clear): http://t.co/DZTLqOHS

Sounders continue training for Crew this morning

blog.thenewstribune.com — I should have news from that training session around noon. Until then, here's part of a Crew preview from the club: Coming off a dramatic Cascadia Cup road draw Sounders FC returns home for the first of two games this week. Seattle hosts the Columbus Crew on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Sounders continue training for Crew this morning http://t.co/ERVhFfat

Short-sale aid takes shape

thenewstribune.com — Banks might be coming around to the idea that helping people behind on their mortgages sell their properties might make more sense than foreclosing. At least one has officially put money behind that idea by offering people cash incentives, sometimes as much as $30,000, for going through a short sale.
Kathleen Cooper Business Reporter, News Tribune @KCooperTNT
Cash bonuses for short-selling your house? Find out why one bank is doing it: http://t.co/OZEfLLnz

After slow start to year, Montero filling up nets

thenewstribune.com — Fredy Montero was six games into this MLS season without scoring a goal. Don't worry, the Sounders said, after he scores one, they'll come in bunches. Looks like they're right. Montero scored a long-distance goal May 2 against Los Angeles. And now, less than three weeks later, he has caught David Estrada for the team lead with four.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
After slow start to season, Montero back at familiar spot atop #Sounders' goal-scoring leaders. http://t.co/e6vCn7Xs via @thenewstribune

In my self-evaluation, I did well in creativity

thenewstribune.com — It is that time of year that every employee dreads. No supply of "just-be-glad-you-have-a-job" reminders is enough to make it better. About halfway through this task, I start to fantasize about the alternative. I wouldn't have any money and that might be a problem.
Peter Callaghan Columnist, News Tribune @CallaghanPeter
Workplace advice: Some helpful answers to those unanswerable questions on your self-evaluation form. http://t.co/EZPuZ8Nl

Minutes still available for Estrada, Schmid says

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 21, 2012 at 6:59 pm with With the Fredy Montero-Eddie Johnson forward pairing in good form, and with the Sounders' midfield returning to good health, minutes have become scarcer for Estrada, the forward/midfielder who clustered his four goals in the first two games, but hasn't scored since March 23.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Minutes still available for Estrada, Schmid says http://t.co/buAVB0Yp

Sounders Women Sign 4 More

blog.thenewstribune.com — SoundersWomen.com - The Sounders Women have officially signed four more players for the 2012 W-League campaign. The Sounders add three college graduates and a local high school standout, who is headed to the University of Washington in the fall. The signees are Sophie Reiser (Columbia U.), Victoria Frederick (Alabama), Kara Kuttler (Seattle U.), and Isabel Farrell (to U.W.).
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Sounders Women Sign 4 More http://t.co/37NPn5Eq

Sounders quickly turn attention to Crew

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 21, 2012 at 4:24 pm with It's another short week, as the Sounders will be back on the pitch Wednesday, when the Columbus Crew visits.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Sounders quickly turn attention to Crew http://t.co/7LvMf4we

Commission to set new Narrows Bridge toll rates Monday

blog.thenewstribune.com — The Washington State Transportation Commission will adopt new toll rates Monday, May 21, following a final public hearing on the proposal. The commission has proposed increasing electronic Good to Go! tolls to $4 from $2.75, cash tolls to $5 from $4, and pay-by-mail tolls to $7 from $5.50.
Christian Hill Reporter, News Tribune @TNTchill
Reminder: Transportation commission to set new bridge tolls after public hearing at 6 tonite in Gig Harbor. More info: http://t.co/pWbMD3pe

Fastpitch: Narrows 4A, 3A all-league teams

blog.thenewstribune.com — All-Narrows League 4A
Doug Pacey Sports Reporter, News Tribune @DougPaceyTNT
Narrows 4A, 3A all-league fastpitch teams: http://t.co/GTP616sP

2 JBLM soldiers killed in Afghanistan

thenewstribune.com — Two Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers have died in combat in Afghanistan. Sgt. Michael J. Knapp and Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox were mortally wounded Friday when enemy forces attacked their unit with indirect fire in Asadabad. Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade at Lewis-McChord.
Christian Hill Reporter, News Tribune @TNTchill
Here's our latest story on 2 Lewis-McChord soldiers killed in Afghanistan: http://t.co/BygMW8yk #JBLM

Evans should be ready, Gspurning closer

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 21, 2012 at 1:20 pm with The Sounders trained today at Starfire. The club usually likes to train at CenturyLink Field a couple of days before home games, but coach Sigi Schmid decided against that in advance of the Wednesday home game against Columbus.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Evans should be ready, Gspurning closer http://t.co/LEl2Qjo7

Open Cup date changes; site could, too

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 21, 2012 at 1:30 pm with The Sounders are trying to shift their U.S. Open Cup match next week to Wednesday, and also are hoping to host it at Starfire Sports Complex regardless of opponent. Previously, the third-round match had been scheduled for May 29, against the winner of the Georgia Revolution-Atlanta Silverbacks match Tuesday.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: Open Cup date changes; site could, too http://t.co/WSqxJkL5

Evans should be ready, Gspurning closer

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 21, 2012 at 1:20 pm with The Sounders trained today at Starfire. The club usually likes to train at CenturyLink Field a couple of days before home games, but coach Sigi Schmid decided against that in advance of the Wednesday home game against Columbus.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
#Sounders train at Starfire as Schmid decides to give players a break from artificial surfaces: http://t.co/xrp5NzNT

DC’s De Rosario named MLS player of week

blog.thenewstribune.com — Post by / on May 21, 2012 at 11:15 am with Here's the news from the league. (De Ro got my vote, too.) D.C. United midfielder Dwayne de Rosario was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for Week 11 of the 2012 MLS season.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
Sounders Insider: DC’s De Rosario named MLS player of week http://t.co/oKoVIb3T

Attracting attention: 2012 All-Area Baseball Team

thenewstribune.com — CHEHALIS - The scene at W.F. West High baseball games when Mitch Gueller pitches has become, well, like a zoo, says coach Tom Zuber. For the past couple months, pro scouts have descended on Bearcats games with radar guns to watch the senior pitch. "It's funny to watch," Zuber said.
Doug Pacey Sports Reporter, News Tribune @DougPaceyTNT
TNT's all-area baseball player of the year is Mitch Gueller: http://t.co/ZuEuqpVy

Change in formation gets Sounders players’ backing

thenewstribune.com — Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid finally got to use his four shiniest offensive pieces over the weekend - but he's still figuring out how to fit them together. His first try at clustering Fredy Montero, Eddie Johnson, Mauro Rosales and Alvaro Fernandez into place didn't work so well Saturday at Vancouver.
Don Ruiz Sports Reporter, News Tribune @donruiztnt
"The coach is Smart," Eddie Johnson says of Sigi Schmid's adapted use of #Sounders' attackers. http://t.co/JjKGRmbz via @thenewstribune