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Twin sisters lead Washougal to a middle school cross country championship
Eighth-grade twins Anava and Joela Grundy finished first and second at the district championship, leading Washougal's Panthers to the title.
Opinion: Skyview girls’ courage is contagious
Skyview runners Charlie Garrett and Sierra Retzlaff walked off a cross country course rather than compete against a biological male athlete.
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.
Opinion: Lead by example and vote
Leslie Lewallen urges parents to vote for Initiative 638 and specific candidates to protect fairness in girls' sports.
Details emerge about incidents that took place on Camas High School cross country team’s out-of-town trip
Seven Camas girls' cross country runners left the team this season; five departed after incidents on an Arlington trip.
UPDATE: Issues continue to mount over biological male competing for Camas girls’ cross country team
Camas SD paid $4,772 for a charter bus to Arlington amid scrutiny over a biological male on the girls' cross country team.
Congressional candidates address issue of biological males participating in girls’ sports
A dozen Camas athletes and five Battle Ground runners declined to race against a biological male competing for Camas's girls cross country team.
Opinion: What kind of creeps hang a dozen teenage girls out to dry?
Lars Larson argues Camas School District adults forced girls to forfeit rather than confront transgender athlete politics.
High school football: Woodland earns bragging rights over Washougal in this ‘weird’ season
Woodland beat Washougal 21-20, but the Week 6 victory has no bearing on playoff qualification under the 2A GSHL's new format.
POLL: Should biological sex at birth be the determining factor for high school sports team placement?
A Camas High School athlete reportedly competed on both boys' and girls' cross country teams in the same season, prompting this reader poll.
Opinion: Don't make the girls do the work to fix an adult problem
Lars Larson argues Charlie Garrett and Sierra Retzlaff shouldn't bear the burden adults created by allowing biological males in girls' competition.
Skyview girls share the reason for their decision not to compete against biological male
Skyview runners Charlie Garrett and Sierra Retzlaff walked off the course Sept. 15 to protest competing against a biological male from Camas.
VIDEO: Puyallup high school wrestler takes fight for girls-only sports to SCOTUS
ADF filed a SCOTUS emergency application for Puyallup wrestler Kallie Keeler, 15, who says she was sexually assaulted in a December 2025 match.
New poll shows support for parent’s right to know and fairness in girls’ sports
I-001 received 51% support and I-638 received 56% support in a new Let's Go Washington poll on the two initiatives.
Razor clam digs on coastal beaches postponed until further notice due to spike in marine toxins
WDFW postponed the Oct. 9 razor clam season opener after domoic acid levels rose to or past DOH safety guidelines on multiple coastal beaches.
Opinion: Can this be real? A biological male competes for the Camas boys’ and girls’ cross country teams in the same season?
A Camas High School athlete competed on both the boys' and girls' cross country teams in the same 2026 season, Vance reports.
Jennifer Sey, high school athletes, girls’ supporters gather in Vancouver Saturday
Female athletes from Arizona, Washington, Georgia, Colorado, and California joined Sen. John Braun and gymnast Jennifer Sey at a Vancouver rally supporting I-638.
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.
Jennifer Sey scheduled to appear at Protect Girls Sports Rally in Vancouver on Saturday
Jennifer Sey, the 1986 U.S. All-Around gymnastics champion, headlines a noon rally Saturday at Firmly Planted Family in Vancouver supporting I-638.
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.
Washougal’s own Levi Kitchen captures SuperMotocross Championship
Washougal native Levi Kitchen claimed the SuperMotocross Championship, uniting Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons.
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.