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High school football: Skyview’s TyAllen Edmon highlights how the Storm became so strong
Skyview linebacker TyAllen Edmon credits last year's 3-6 season as the motivation driving the Storm's 5-0 start.
Dozer Day weekend kicks off with career fair for students, then two days of family fun
Close to 1,000 high school students met with trades industry leaders at the Dozer Day Hands-On Career Fair Friday.
The Study of Sports Podcast Oct. 2, 2026: The sports enthusiasts about the number of high school football programs who are not getting big numbers; plus schedule talk, too
A Class 4A program near Clark County lacks enough players for varsity, JV, and freshmen teams.
Operation Christmas Child starts its 2026 campaign, looking to send gifts to millions of children
George Onyango, now 41, says a shoebox of gifts sent to him in Uganda at age 14 saved his life.
County councilors discuss letter regarding timing, cost of SAVE Act
Clark County Council debated sending a letter on SAVE Act timing and costs, settling on asking the auditor for county-specific facts.
Cascadia Technical Academy teacher wins prestigious award from Harbor Freight Tools
Lance Landis' construction students achieved a 100% post-graduation placement rate and earned 203 industry credentials in a single year.
A new skills center will be built at Skyview High School as Careers in Construction keeps expanding
Skyview High School broke ground on its skills center, the third built for Vancouver Public Schools through private donations.
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.
HART responds to questions regarding Vancouver’s ability to ban homeless camps
HART says 500+ people live outdoors in Vancouver with no shelter capacity to move them all indoors.
Is the city of Vancouver pushing an anti-car agenda?
Save Vancouver Streets gathered 6,500+ signatures seeking a voter vote on lane removals, but the city took no action on the initiative.
City of Vancouver bans camping within 1,500 feet of bridge shelter
Vancouver City Council unanimously banned camping within 1,500 feet of the soon-to-open bridge shelter at 5313 NE 94th Ave.
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.
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.
Clark County Sheriff John Horch endorses Proposition 12 and Proposition 13
Sheriff John Horch endorses two ballot measures to expand the 519-bed Clark County Jail and fund law-and-justice staffing.
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.
Clark County Council approves increases to current impact fees, as well as new impact fees
Clark County Council approved fee increases for three school districts and new impact fees for four fire districts, raising construction costs countywide.
GRO Parade of Homes ready for its second week
Eight luxury homes in Vancouver's Emerald Grove open for tours at $20 general admission through Sept. 27.
Save Vancouver Streets argues its case before state court of appeals
SVS attorney Jackson Maynard argued before three appellate judges in Tacoma, with a ruling expected in four to six months.
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…
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.
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