Union scores early, often to bury Olympic, reach 3A state playoffs.

PORTLAND — The Portland Trail Blazers had a new spark. There was energy, movement and excitement. And at times, the ball buzzed around as if on an electrical current.A game-time decision by coach Nate McMillan to team...

Without fanfare, state wildlife officials have begun a three-year research effort to learn more about elk populations around Mount St. Helens and elsewhere in Southwest Washington.The work involves placing radio collars on elk, then...