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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.
High school football: Odd schedule leads to early start to league play in 4A GSHL
The 4A GSHL's six-game double round-robin schedule forces all four teams to play each other twice this season.
High school football: Skyview takes down Camas for first win in rivalry since 2011
Adarius Sparrow caught three touchdown passes, including two in the fourth quarter, to seal Skyview's 38-21 win over Camas.
The Study of Sports Podcast Sept. 17, 2026: The sports enthusiasts talk about the new football schedule in the 4A GSHL, some outdoor volleyball, and more in this episode
Paul Valencia, Tony Liberatore, and Cale Piland discuss the 4A GSHL's new double-matchup football schedule and Camas and Ridgefield volleyball.
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.
High school sports: Outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium ready for Camas vs. Ridgefield
Camas athletic director Stephen Baranowski says the outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium may grow into an annual Friday night event with a Saturday tournament.
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.
New field plus old traditions make for special vibe in Camas for the return of high school football
Chiawana stunned Camas 28-7 in the season opener, but the new Doc Harris Stadium field and Kong traditions drew rave reviews.
High school football returns with some odd schedules, but the same Friday night vibes
Washougal coach David Hajek says schedule chaos still gives every 2A GSHL team a shot at a title or playoff berth.
Opinion: Males in girls sports/vote yes on Initiative IL26 638
Legislative candidate Sarah Mittelman argues biological males should not compete in girls sports and plans to vote yes on IL26 638.
VIDEO: Seattle Times loses columnist over spiked women’s sports article
Matt Calkins resigned from the Seattle Times after 11 years when editors refused to publish his July 31 column on female athletes opposing transgender competition policies.
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…
Battle Ground Public Schools secures funding for athletics programs
Donations from individuals and foundry10 met fundraising goals for golf, gymnastics, swimming, and bowling at BGPS.
Opinion: XX-XY – Follow the science
Columnist Nancy Churchill argues Initiative 638 would restore biological-sex requirements to Washington middle and high school sports.
Seattle Storm owner apologizes for game outburst over transgender policy dispute
Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton cursed at two teenage fans holding signs supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance on girls sports.
Washougal MX National: Levi Kitchen looking to inspire younger riders, win in his hometown
Levi Kitchen leads the 250 Class with 261 points, racing Saturday just hundreds of yards from his family home.
God, motocross, and Washougal create awesome message for Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Nathan Teel left professional motocross in 2012 and now leads FCA Motocross trackside ministry at motocross events.
Paddle for Life roars into Ridgefield: Dragon Boat Racing powers local breast cancer survivors Aug. 1
The Catch-22 Ospreys, SW Washington's only all-survivor dragon boat team, benefit from this free Aug. 1 festival.
Storied Washougal National hosts milestone 45th edition as longest running professional motorsports event in Pacific Northwest
The 45th Washougal National on July 25 doubles as American motocross' Military Appreciation Race.
2026 Territorial Days Log Show results announced
Shane Felton and Hailee Phelps topped the All-Around Logger standings at Amboy's 2026 Territorial Days Log Show.
Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities celebrates 26 years
Pacific Power raises thousands of fish specifically so every child can catch and keep up to five rainbow trout.
Host families, coaches, players work together to create winning chemistry for Ridgefield Raptors
Ridgefield Raptors players credit host families and coaches for building instant bonds that fueled a 20-7 first-half record.
Former Union Titan now excels in key role in the front office of the New England Patriots
Keithen Shepard went from MIT football and data engineering to a Super Bowl run with the New England Patriots.
Opinion: Don’t expect bans on trans athletes in girls’ sports in WA, even with SCOTUS ruling
Washington's OSPI and WIAA say state law stands — and a ballot initiative may be the only path to change.
High school sports notes: Seton Catholic earns another Scholastic Cup
Seton Catholic's 15 postseason teams and 10 academic state titles powered a third straight Class 1A Scholastic Cup.
Letter: When ‘inclusion’ mandates exclusion, sports lose its way
Jonathan Hines argues forced Pride jerseys and banned Bible verses reveal a double standard in MLB's inclusion policies.
Low sockeye salmon returns lead to fishery changes in the Columbia River
WDFW projects sockeye returns to Bonneville Dam at less than half the pre-season forecast of 275,000 fish.
Hometown football hero surprised by documentary film at Camas’ Liberty Theater
Reilly Hennessey quarterbacked three European teams to championships before a surprise documentary revealed his full story.
Clark County all-stars get together for a final high school baseball game
Landon DeBeaumont and James Gill earned MVP scholarships honoring a soldier killed in Iraq.
Spring sports review: Columbia River soccer, Seton Catholic baseball finish third in state
Columbia River, Seton Catholic, and four individual athletes from Clark County earned hardware at the WIAA spring state championships.
Raptors, Ridgefield welcome another season of West Coast League baseball
Mayor Matt Cole threw the ceremonial first pitch as the Raptors opened their 2026 season with a 9-0 win.
Ridgefield Raptors set for opening night on Thursday, May 28
Now in its seventh season, the Raptors open 2026 with 32 home games and a new non-league opponent Thursday night.
High school sports: Columbia River boys soccer looking for a repeat state championship
Columbia River boys soccer is the 3-seed again — just like the year they won it all.
Columbia River to open for additional spring Chinook retention days
WDFW opens additional spring Chinook retention days May 22–25 on the mainstem Columbia River.
Columbia River to open for additional spring Chinook retention days
WDFW extended spring Chinook retention days after catch estimates showed room within the recreational harvest allocation.
Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M
Fort Vancouver and Hudson's Bay grads helped Alabama A&M win its first conference bowling title in 12 years.
County seeks new management agreement to operate Tri-Mountain Golf Course beyond 2026
Clark County Council opts for long-term management agreement instead of selling Ridgefield golf course after failed ilani deal.
2026 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery begins May 1
Cash rewards start at $6 per fish, with top angler earning over $159,000 in 2025 catching 15,715 northern pikeminnow.
The Study of Sports Podcast April 23, 2026: We discuss WIAA amendments and how they will affect schools in Southwest Washington, 2A GSHL football schedule, Mariners, and … Prince?
Sports administrators discuss WIAA amendment that could affect Fort Vancouver and other area schools' classifications.
Union baseball, softball teams honor military, veterans, and first responders
Baseball and softball teams combined efforts to recognize military heroes and first responders with ceremonial pitches.
Ridgefield to host Division I baseball game between UW Huskies and UP Pilots on April 21
The Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex welcomes two Division I teams this April, offering free entry for local youth players and a rare college matchup in Clark County.
Business Profile: Columbia River volleyball coach teaches The Elite Competitor
Bre Smedley co-founded The Elite Competitor to help young athletes handle the mental demands of sports by offering support, resources, and ongoing training for players, parents, and coaches.
NBA vote clears way for expansion to Seattle
The NBA Board of Governors has voted to explore adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, moving Seattle closer than ever to hosting pro basketball again.
WA Gov. Ferguson to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return
The meeting this week comes before a vote that could clear the way for the league’s expansion to Seattle Jake Goldstein-StreetWashington State Standard Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday prev…
Plenty of NBA connections expected in town Sunday for Vancouver Bears game
Former NBA stars Gary Payton and Robert Pack will coach opposite each other when the SuperHawks visit the undefeated Vancouver Bears in a marquee USBL matchup.
State’s umpire-in-chief goes on recruiting trip in his final season as a baseball umpire
Tim Stevens is spending his last season traveling to every Washington umpire association, working to address the shortage of officials and encourage young people to join the ranks.