Stories by Paul Valencia
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High school football: ‘Program Guy’ Lincoln Taylor becomes a standout for La Center
A senior who doubted his ability early on now starts on offense and defense for a 7-2 team headed to the 1A state playoffs.
High school football: Seton Catholic rallies, Skyview rolls, and playoff memories are being made
Skyview is 10-0, Seton Catholic trailed four times before winning, and Woodland also advanced, while Ridgefield and La Center play Saturday.
Business Profile: Slick City Action Park slides its way into Vancouver
Jordan Wade says the Orchards-area venue gets everyone playing together, with sport air courts and a junior jungle.
Conservatives celebrate democracy despite disappointing results
Michelle Belkot led by close to 1,000 votes in the first count, while Eileen Quiring O'Brien and Peter Silliman trailed considerably.
Skyview among top teams from Clark County preparing for football playoffs
Ten local squads are still alive in Washington's postseason, and four of them have home games in Week 10.
High school football: Woodland embraces team-first attitude, wins league title
Michael Belvin's two interceptions returned for scores helped the Beavers beat Ridgefield 40-3 to take the 2A GSHL North Division.
La Center School Board backs Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz
Chair Craig Whited said monitoring reports and evaluations are largely positive after some teachers union members held a no-confidence vote.
Vancouver City Council dismissed ethics complaint against Diana Perez
City Attorney Nena Cook said the loan to Perez's business came from the Department of Commerce, not city funds.
High school football: This league championship is truly special for the Skyview Storm
Quarterback Dugan Logue threw four touchdown passes in a 47-3 win over Battle Ground that clinched the outright Class 4A GSHL title.
Police confirm investigation into possible incident at Fort Vancouver High School locker room
A Thursday student walk-out followed a second school email citing allegations involving varsity football team members.
Camas High School student raises funds, equipment to help youth experience birding
Shaunak Deshpande delivered binoculars, kits, and field guides that teachers in several ESD 112 school districts can borrow.
Camas Courage: Speakers at Support Our Girls rally say enough is enough
Speakers at a Camas rally backed Initiative 638 as athletes from multiple schools have walked off courses in protest this season.
Focus on Clark County Council District 5: Silliman vs. McCoy
Peter Silliman says he is "100 percent against" light rail in Clark County; Troy McCoy did not respond to questions.
The Study of Sports Podcast Oct. 21, 2026: The sports enthusiasts discuss a current local situation that is making national news, plus high school football, and a brief Mariners talk, too
Paul Valencia, Tony Liberatore, and Cale Piland discuss transgender athletes, a school opting out of varsity football, and a Seattle team reaching the World Series.
Focus on Clark County Council District 1: Yung vs. Shull
Incumbent Glen Yung and challenger Bryan Shull split sharply on light rail, HART expansion, and how to close the county budget deficit.
State’s court of appeals rules against Save Vancouver Streets
Washington's Court of Appeals ruled the Save Vancouver Streets initiative was an administrative function, not a valid legislative initiative.
Proposed Charter Amendment No. 27: Concerning Legislative Branch Performance Audits
Charter Amendment No. 27 would allow the county council to independently conduct performance and program audits of county operations.
Proposed Charter Amendment No. 26: Concerning the Initiative, Mini-Initiative, and Referenda Process
Charter Amendment 26 would cut the signature threshold for initiatives and referendums from 10 percent to 8 percent.
High School Football: A special Senior Night for Seton Catholic
Seton Catholic's five four-year seniors celebrated a 14-7 Senior Night win over rival La Center to take control of the Trico League.
Proposed Charter Amendment No. 25: Concerning the Requirement of Supermajority Approval by Council for County Taxes
Charter Amendment No. 25 would require four of five Clark County councilors to approve any new or increased councilmanic tax.
Proposed Charter Amendment No. 24: Concerning a Requirement for a Housing Impact Analysis
Charter Amendment No. 24 would require a public Housing Impact Analysis before Clark County adopts land use or construction code changes.
Proposed Charter Amendment No. 23: Concerning a Required Annual Report Publication by the County Manager
Charter Amendment No. 23 would require Clark County's manager to publish an annual report broadly and accessibly.
Proposed Charter Amendment No. 22: Concerning a Clarification of Nonpartisan Office Elections
Charter Amendment No. 22 would let candidates bypass the primary when two or fewer file for a nonpartisan county race.
Proposed Charter Amendment No. 21: Concerning Revised Council Powers Regarding Boards and Commissions
Charter Amendment No. 21 would expand council nomination authority to all boards and commissions except the Ethics Commission.
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