Candace Buckner
Reporter, Blazers
Email: candace.buckner@columbian.com
Call: 360-735-4528
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Recent Stories
Vikings venture North
Skyview grad McDonagh, PSU play at McKenzie
When Kieran McDonagh signed to play football at Portland State after his senior season at Skyview, he received a few quizzical looks and dumbfounded responses.
Things get better for Ridgefield's Page at 2A track meet
Sophomore qualifies for state in 100, 200 meters
WASHOUGAL -- Ridgefield sophomore Raigan Page did not start the Class 2A district meet as well as she expected. However, as the races picked up on Friday afternoon, Page and her Ridgefield relay teammates earned high honors.
Candace Buckner: Change of plans is always difficult
Candace Buckner: Commentary
Ashley Corral never saw this one coming because she has only pictured herself wearing a WNBA jersey.
Camas runner sets sights on new goals
Efraimson running toward state with renewed focus
Alexa Efraimson, the peerless Camas sophomore distance runner, crosses her arms and details the three events that she will compete in at the upcoming state track and field meet. Then, she thinks back to last year's epic Class 3A 800-meter race in which she finished in second place.
Candace Buckner: Many have come oh-so-close to state
Candace Buckner: Commentary
DeAnna Riggs placed her hands on her hips and stood close to a fellow senior Heritage teammate while her thoughts flew off on far-flung fantasies.
Candace Buckner: Trash talking class is now in session
Candace Buckner: Commentary
For the sake of smack, please listen up: Some guys should just be seen, not heard.
Blazers' Lillard unanimous pick for NBA Rookie of the Year
Guard is the fourth player to be a unanimous pick for honor
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard became the fourth unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year in league history on Wednesday.
Close call averted for all-star victory
Drey, Smith pour in points for 103-101 Black win
On Sunday, Mountain View's Taylor Drey and his All-Star teammates survived the Les Schwab Roundball Shootout boys' game as the Black team defeated the White, 103-101.
Holboke helps rally team to close win
Game MVP scores 17 as squad recovers from deficit
Mountain View's Carly Holboke earned the Most Valuable Player 'Star of Stars' award in the Les Schwab Roundball Shootout, leading her All-Star squad to the comeback 63-60 win on Sunday.
Prairie graduate Ashley Corral determined to make WNBA
Cut last year by Storm, she will be in camp with Mystics
Ashley Corral, the Prairie High product and one of the most decorated hoopers from Clark County, has the tryout of her life coming up with the WNBA's Washington Mystics.
