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High school football: Tupua brothers say Evergreen coaches have given them tools for life
Nehemiah and Daniel Tupua, senior linemen with 4. 0 GPAs, credit Evergreen coaches for shaping their lives on and off the field.
Raptors look back on strong 2026 and ahead to 2027 and beyond in Ridgefield
Raptors GM Gus Farah says playoff crowds hit 3,700 over two games, with average attendance topping 1,400 despite weather challenges.
Business profile: Cowlitz Indian Tribe now running the steakhouse at ilani, ‘Sovereign’
Sovereign, the new fine-dining steakhouse at ilani, marks a major milestone in the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's move toward self-operating all restaurants at the casino.
High school football: Multiple-sport athletes, such as Zayne Latham, are essential for La Center
La Center senior Zayne Latham returned to football after a concussion-forced exit and now hopes to play at the college level.
A lesson and a prayer at King’s Way Christian Schools on 9/11
Middle schoolers at King's Way Christian Schools planted American flags on a hillside after a chapel service honoring Sept. 11 victims.
Vancouver honors Americans during 9/11 Patriot Day Salute along the Waterfront
Vancouver's 25th anniversary 9/11 Patriot Day Salute featured doves released from PT Boat 658, a fire boat water salute, and remarks from Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez, the mayor, fire chief, and…
Former pilot shares his memories of Sept. 11, 2001, and the changes made to aviation industry
Rep. John Ley spent 31. 5 years flying for Delta and helped shape aviation security protocols adopted after Sept. 11, 2001.
Seattle Reign, partners celebrate opening of soccer mini-pitch at Orchards Elementary School
Jordyn Bugg, 20, joined Orchards Elementary students to open Clark County's first soccer mini-pitch.
Opinion: Reporter thrilled with this new, old way to highlight high school football
Paul Valencia is rejoining a statewide high school football broadcast, now as video reports on FinalScore. TV and simulcast on KJR Seattle.
Business Profile: Horse magic is on display at Healing Steps
Healing Steps in Brush Prairie pairs licensed therapists with horses to build physical, cognitive, and emotional skills in children and adults.
Huge crowd gathers for Goodwill Superstore grand opening in Ridgefield
More than 500 customers waited in the rain to enter the new Goodwill Superstore in Ridgefield, with free job training and ESL classes offered at the location.
Workers add finishing touches to GRO Parade of Homes for September opening
Eight luxury homes on 16,000 sq-ft lots in Salmon Creek open to the public Sept. 11 through Sept. 27.
High school football: New coach prepares for long-term success at Prairie High School
James Young-Lewis, a Clark County native who graduated from Evergreen in 2009, became Prairie's head coach in May after working as an assistant coach across various programs since 2015, joining Pra…
Hat Lady and her husband retire from the Clark County Fair
Marilyn Holden, known as the Hat Lady, and husband Scott retired after 27 and 22 years at the Clark County Fair.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 16
Sunday's final fair day features Tuff Trucks at 2 and 7 p. m. , a pie eating contest, and Mars Encounters live shows.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15
Tuff Trucks return for two shows Saturday at the Clark County Fair grandstands arena, at 2 p. m. and 7 p.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Friday, Aug. 14
Friday's Clark County Fair features two Monster Truck shows, a donut eating contest, and live bands on the Community Stage.
Images: Clark County Fair — After Dark
Paul Valencia captures the Clark County Fair's nighttime energy, where carnival rides blaze with color until 11 p. m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 13
Thursday is Kids Day at the Clark County Fair, with Monster Truck shows at 2 p. m. and 7 p. featuring Megasaurus, a fire-breathing robotic T-Rex.
Monster Trucks ready to roar at the Clark County Fair
Bill Payne, owner of 10 trucks, calls performing at the Clark County Fair his lifelong bucket list goal.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 12
Wednesday is Prime of Your Life Day at the Clark County Fair, with senior discounts and two SxS racing shows at the grandstands.
Mars Encounters is a big hit for families at the Clark County Fair
Mars Encounters features mining, live shows, and a new AI character named Alik at the Clark County Fair.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 11
Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day at the Clark County Fair, with gate tickets at $8 for military personnel.
I Love the 90s — (and America, too) — tour brings positive energy to Clark County Fair
Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, and Young MC played a 90-minute set of greatest hits at the Clark County Fair Grandstands.
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