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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

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Trail Blazers overhaul broadcast teams

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June 15, 2016, 5:14pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers’ broadcast crew is undergoing a major overhaul and several faces who were synonymous with the organization will no longer be there. Read story

Royal Oaks Invitational champion Spencer Tibbits with his trophy.

Tibbits takes Royal Oaks Invitational title

Royal Oaks Invitational champion Spencer Tibbits with his trophy.

June 12, 2016, 10:00pm Clark County Sports

Spencer Tibbits kept scrapping, and then he started rolling on his way to his first Royal Oaks Invitational title. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard high-fives guard C.J. McCollum, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. The Trail Blazers won 115-110.

Lillard’s chances of playing in Olympics improve

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard high-fives guard C.J. McCollum, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. The Trail Blazers won 115-110.

June 11, 2016, 5:30pm Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard’s chances of wearing the red, white and blue at the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janiero, Brazil, got another huge boost over the weekend. Read story

Aaron Wise of Lake Elsinore, CA competes in the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier golf tournament at Royal Oaks in Vancouver Monday June 6, 2016.

Wise taking his NCAA golf titles to U.S. Open

Aaron Wise of Lake Elsinore, CA competes in the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier golf tournament at Royal Oaks in Vancouver Monday June 6, 2016.

June 6, 2016, 9:00pm Clark County Sports

Aaron Wise, who a week ago won the 2016 NCAA Men's Golf Championship, qualified for the U.S. Open on Monday by winning the sectional qualifier at Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach David Vanterpool likes to say he has different tools in his toolbox, which helps him in his coaching duties.

Blazers finalize roster of assistant coaches

Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach David Vanterpool likes to say he has different tools in his toolbox, which helps him in his coaching duties.

June 1, 2016, 10:45pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers announced Wednesday afternoon that they have finalized Terry Stotts’ coaching staff for the 2016-17 season. Read story

Columbia River&#039;s  Izzy Parker (2) is met at home plate after hitting a two-run homer against Eastside Catholic during the 2016 3A State Championships May 27, 2016 at Regional Athletic Complex in lacy Washington. The Chieftains beat the Crusaders 10-7.

3A softball: Columbia River, Prairie exit 3A state tournament (video)

Columbia River&#039;s  Izzy Parker (2) is met at home plate after hitting a two-run homer against Eastside Catholic during the 2016 3A State Championships May 27, 2016 at Regional Athletic Complex in lacy Washington. The Chieftains beat the Crusaders 10-7.

May 27, 2016, 9:50pm Prep Sports

Chieftains’ day ends in disappointment after exciting start Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) goes to the hoop during the second half of Game 3 on Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Portland.

Lillard named to All-NBA team, gets pay raise

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) goes to the hoop during the second half of Game 3 on Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Portland.

May 26, 2016, 4:59pm Blazers

The NBA announced Thursday afternoon that Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard earned All-NBA honors for the second time in his four-year career. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts yells during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 1, 2016.

Blazers give Stotts three-year contract extension

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts yells during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 1, 2016.

May 16, 2016, 6:28pm Sports

It was announced Monday that Terry Stotts will return as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers&#039; C.J. McCollum, center, shoots between Golden State Warriors&#039; Festus Ezeli, left, and Stephen Curry during the second half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.

Season recap: Blazers on the rise

Portland Trail Blazers&#039; C.J. McCollum, center, shoots between Golden State Warriors&#039; Festus Ezeli, left, and Stephen Curry during the second half in Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.

May 12, 2016, 9:00pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have ascended from would-be bottom feeders to the NBA’s new “it” team. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, shoots over Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut, left, during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, May 9, 2016, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 132-125.

Blazers keep heads high after Game 4 loss

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, shoots over Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut, left, during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, May 9, 2016, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 132-125.

May 10, 2016, 5:19pm Blazers

Although the Portland Trail Blazers suffered a "gut-punch" loss at the hands of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors, their confidence over the series has grown. Read story