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Blind tennis player Lee Rivera, left, works on his swing with the help of volunteer Teresa Darling and Vancvouer Tennis Center pro coach Sebastian Game. The balls have bells inside them so someone who is blind or has low-vision can locate it to take a swing.

Vancouver Tennis Center serves up sport to blind and low-vision players

Blind tennis player Lee Rivera, left, works on his swing with the help of volunteer Teresa Darling and Vancvouer Tennis Center pro coach Sebastian Game. The balls have bells inside them so someone who is blind or has low-vision can locate it to take a swing.

May 3, 2025, 7:05am Clark County Sports

The Vancouver Tennis Center has offered a blind and low-vision tennis program since last spring, adding to its adaptive tennis programs so that anyone who wants to play tennis can have the opportunity. Read story

Portland Winterhawks right wing Alex Weiermair (88) bodies Everett Silvertips defenseman Tarin Smith, right, off the puck Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

Spokane sweeps away Winterhawks’ season with 6-4 Game 4 victory

Portland Winterhawks right wing Alex Weiermair (88) bodies Everett Silvertips defenseman Tarin Smith, right, off the puck Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

May 1, 2025, 10:22pm Latest News

The Spokane Chiefs won the Western Hockey League's Western Conference title by beating the Portland Winterhawks 6-4 on Thursday, sweeping the best-of-seven series 4-0. Read story

Skaters enter the ice during pregame introductions Wednesday, April 16, 2025, before a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

Winterhawks’ season on brink, down 3-0 to Spokane after Game 3 loss

Skaters enter the ice during pregame introductions Wednesday, April 16, 2025, before a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

April 30, 2025, 10:17pm Sports

Eight different Spokane Chiefs scored goals as they beat the Portland Winterhawks 8-5 Wednesday in Game 3 of the WHL Western Conference finals to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Read story

Portland forward Diego Buttazzoni (90) scored a combined three goals and had two assists in the Winterhawks' two playoff games on Friday, March 28, 2025 and Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Prince George, B.C..

Spokane routs Winterhawks in Game 1 of WHL Western Conference finals, 10-4

Portland forward Diego Buttazzoni (90) scored a combined three goals and had two assists in the Winterhawks' two playoff games on Friday, March 28, 2025 and Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Prince George, B.C..

April 25, 2025, 10:30pm Sports

The Spokane Chiefs beat the Portland Winterhawks 10-4 in Game 1 of the Western Hockey League Western Conference finals on Friday at Spokane. Game 2 is Sunday at Spokane. Read story

Players swarm Portland Winterhawks center Diego Buttazzoni (90) after a goal Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

Winterhawks knock off No. 1 Everett 4-2 in Game 7, advance to WHL Western Conference finals

Players swarm Portland Winterhawks center Diego Buttazzoni (90) after a goal Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

April 22, 2025, 10:17pm Latest News

The Portland Winterhawks beat the Everett Silvertips 4-2 in Game 7 of the Western Hockey League second-round series to advance to the WHL Western Conference finals for a second consecutive season. Read story

Portland Winterhawks center Kyle Chyzowski, left, and Everett Silvertips center Austin Roest face off Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

Winterhawks can’t close out Everett, lose 8-4 as Silvertips force Game 7

Portland Winterhawks center Kyle Chyzowski, left, and Everett Silvertips center Austin Roest face off Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

April 19, 2025, 9:21pm Latest News

The Everett Silvertips beat the Portland Winterhawks 8-4 in Game 6 of their Western Hockey League second-round playoff series to force Game 7 on Tuesday at Everett. Read story

Portland forward Hudson Darby (29) enters the rink during pregame introductions Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, before the Winterhawks’ game against the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Winterhawks victorious at Everett 4-3 in Game 5 for 3-2 WHL playoff series lead

Portland forward Hudson Darby (29) enters the rink during pregame introductions Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, before the Winterhawks’ game against the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

April 18, 2025, 10:11pm Sports

Hudson Darby scored the go-ahead goal with 1 minute to play as the Portland Winterhawks beat the Everett Silvertips 4-3 in Game 5 of the WHL second-round playoff series to take a 3-2 series lead. Read story

Portland Winterhawks left wing Josh Zakreski (28) scores an overtime game-winning goal Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

Josh Zakreski’s goal in OT gets Winterhawks past Everett in Game 4

Portland Winterhawks left wing Josh Zakreski (28) scores an overtime game-winning goal Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

April 16, 2025, 11:02pm Latest News

The Portland Winterhawks beat the Everett Silvertips 6-5 in overtime Wednesday night to tie up the Western Hockey League second-round playoff series at 2-2. Read story

Players battle during a face-off Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during a game between the Portland Winterhawks and the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Winterhawks start fast to beat Everett in Game 3 of playoff series

Players battle during a face-off Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during a game between the Portland Winterhawks and the Calgary Hitmen at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

April 15, 2025, 10:16pm Sports

The Portland Winterhawks beat the Everett Silvertips 3-1 on Tuesday for their first win in the Western Hockey League playoff series. Everett leads the best-of-seven series 2-1. Read story

Portland forward Kyle Chyzowski (19) scored the game-tying goal Saturday, April 12, 2025, against Everett in Game 2 of the Western Hockey League playoff series. Everett won 4-3 in overtime.

Winterhawks lose to Silvertips again in OT, trail playoff series 2-0

Portland forward Kyle Chyzowski (19) scored the game-tying goal Saturday, April 12, 2025, against Everett in Game 2 of the Western Hockey League playoff series. Everett won 4-3 in overtime.

April 12, 2025, 9:57pm Sports

For the second playoff game in a row, the Portland Winterhawks came out on the short end in overtime, losing Game 2 of the Western Hockey League playoff series to the Everett Silvertips 4-3 on Saturday. Read story