Sports & Recreation

Ever wanted to join roller derby? Find out all the info Saturday

Friday, March 30th, 2012, 11:15am

Coffin County Roller Derby, a non profit roller derby league serving Cowlitz County and surrounding areas, will hold its last recruiting event for new skaters to join the teams from 7-9 p.m. March 31.

No skating experience or gear is necessary to get started, just come see what roller derby is about, and learn what you need to get started in this exciting new sport. All ages, men, women, and children welcome and the event is free.

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Heart and Sole 5K/10K run/walk set for Feb. 11 in Longview

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 3:01pm

LONGVIEW, Wash. -- Bring the family to Longview's Heart and Sole Walk/Run, set for Feb. 11 at the Elks Building in Longview.

Enjoy the community, coming together to promote happy, healthy families. There will be a (free) mini K for kids 12 and under to run around a small track.

This run is organized by the Longview Kiwanis and proceeds benefit the City of Longview Teen Program. Registration is $15 per runner or $30 per runner and shirt. If registering online for the race and a shirt, click the 'details' hyperlink under the cost column in your basket to order a shirt.

Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by the event 60 minutes later.

Registration Form

For more information, call Longview Recreation at 360-442-5400.

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Firefighters take on Washington State Troopers in fund-raiser grudge match

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 9:00am

Firefighters take on Washington State Troopers in fund-raiser grudge match

KELSO, Wash. -- Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue and Washington State Patrol troopers will play in their fourth annual "Guns and Hoses" flag football game Feb. 4 to benefit Cystic Fibrosis, a degenerative lung disease that affects more than 30,000 children each year.

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Up for a little rugby?

Submitted by Community News on Wednesday, December 28th, 12:00 pm

Come play some touch Rugby in Battle Ground! The Men's team is gearing up for the upcoming fall saeson. First time Ruggers as well as experienced players are welcome... Read More

KATU Sunday weather forecast

Submitted by KATU.com Staff

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011, 10:45am

By the afternoon expect to see drier conditions with highs getting into the upper 60s.

Monday night and into Tuesday night overnight lows drop down in the low 40s.

We could see our first Fall frost of the year, so make sure to take care of those outdoor plants that might be sensitive to the changing elements.

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Over before it began (Portland State University)

Submitted by Community News on Tuesday, November 23rd, 12:02 am

Entering Saturday's meeting with Northern Arizona, it seemed that the season could not get much worse for Portland State football and -then the Vikings suffered a jaw-dropping 62-14 loss to the Lumberjacks. ...

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