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Portland Winterhawks forward James Stefan moves down the ice Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, during the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Winterhawks clinch WHL playoffs with convincing win over Giants, 8-3

Portland Winterhawks forward James Stefan moves down the ice Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, during the Winterhawks’ 11-1 win against the Brandon Wheat Kings at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

February 17, 2024, 9:52pm Sports

James Stefan and Kyle Chyzowski each scored two goals as the Portland Winterhawks beat the Vancouver Giants 8-3 on Saturday to clinch a berth in the Western Hockey League playoffs. Read story

Seton Catholic junior Brady Angelo looks for an open teammate Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, during the Cougars’ 58-46 win against Montesano at Seton Catholic High School.

Seton Catholic boys beat Tenino 67-63 for 1A district title

Seton Catholic junior Brady Angelo looks for an open teammate Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, during the Cougars’ 58-46 win against Montesano at Seton Catholic High School.

February 17, 2024, 8:56pm Prep Sports

Brady Angelo scored a game-high 26 points and the Seton Catholic boys basketball team closed out the 1A District 4 title from the free-throw line to beat Tenino 67-63 on Saturday at Hoquiam. Read story

Seton Catholic girls basketball players stand for the national anthem before a game against King’s Way at Seton Catholic High School on Thurs. Jan. 11, 2024. Seton Catholic defeated King's Way 36-22.

Girls basketball roundup: Montesano tops Seton Catholic in district final, 41-36

Seton Catholic girls basketball players stand for the national anthem before a game against King’s Way at Seton Catholic High School on Thurs. Jan. 11, 2024. Seton Catholic defeated King's Way 36-22.

February 17, 2024, 7:10pm Prep Sports

The Seton Catholic girls basketball team fell short in their bid for the 1A District 4 title as Montesano claimed the top seed with a 41-36 win Saturday at Hoquiam. Read story

Camas junior Beckett Currie points during pregame introductions Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, during the Papermakers’ 71-33 win against Union at Union High School.

Camas boys knock off two-time 4A champ Curtis 63-60 to clinch state berth

Camas junior Beckett Currie points during pregame introductions Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, during the Papermakers’ 71-33 win against Union at Union High School.

February 17, 2024, 4:14pm Prep Sports

The Camas Papermakers beat defending 4A state champion Curtis 63-60 on Saturday at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma to clinch a state berth and eliminate the Vikings. Read story

Moon Oregon comes out on Dec.

Connect with Oregon through a new travel guide

Moon Oregon comes out on Dec.

November 25, 2023, 5:55am Latest News

New travel guide "Moon Oregon" highlights coastal getaways, hiking and camping sites, and craft beer and wine establishments as well as provides background information on many places to visit throughout the state. Read story

Fans watch a baseball game between the Ridgefield Raptors and the Yakima Valley Pippins on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Raptors beat Springfield 8-1 to take three-game series

Fans watch a baseball game between the Ridgefield Raptors and the Yakima Valley Pippins on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 30, 2023, 5:03pm Clark County Sports

The Ridgefield Raptors won the last two games of a three-game series against the Springfield Drifters, winning 8-1 on Sunday at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex. Read story

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Raptors split DH against Black Bears

The Ridgefield Raptors logo sits on a hat Friday, June 16, 2023, during the Raptors' game against Cowlitz at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

July 25, 2023, 10:26pm Clark County Sports

Brandon Larson hit a two-out double in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Cowlitz Black Bears earned a split of a West Coast League doubleheader with a 7-6 win over the Ridgefield Raptors on Tuesday night at Story Field in Longview. Read story

Raptors pitcher Sawyer Parkin warms between innings Friday, July 15, during a game between the Raptors and the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center.

Parkin’s gem helps Raptors shut out Springfield, 6-0

Raptors pitcher Sawyer Parkin warms between innings Friday, July 15, during a game between the Raptors and the Springfield Drifters at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center.

June 30, 2023, 10:05pm Clark County Sports

Columbia River High alum and University of Washington pitcher Sawyer Parkin had a gem of a night for the Ridgefield Raptors on Friday. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin, left, and head coach Chauncey Billups, right, stand with draft pics, Rayan Rupert (72), Scoot Henderson (00), and Kris Murray (8) while they hold up their new jerseys during an NBA basketball news conference in Portland, Ore., Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Blazers draft picks ready to contribute right away

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin, left, and head coach Chauncey Billups, right, stand with draft pics, Rayan Rupert (72), Scoot Henderson (00), and Kris Murray (8) while they hold up their new jerseys during an NBA basketball news conference in Portland, Ore., Saturday, June 24, 2023.

June 24, 2023, 11:09pm Blazers

All three Portland Trail Blazers rookies gave a taste of what the team and fans can expect of them when they faced the local media for the first time on Saturday at the Blazers practice facility. Read story

Ridgefield Raptors outfielder Tristan Gomes, left, is greeted by outfielder Jake Tsukada after Gomes made a leaping catch in left field to end the third inning against the Portland Pickles at Walker Stadium in Portland on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Raptors get hits, walks to beat Bend for ninth consecutive win

Ridgefield Raptors outfielder Tristan Gomes, left, is greeted by outfielder Jake Tsukada after Gomes made a leaping catch in left field to end the third inning against the Portland Pickles at Walker Stadium in Portland on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

June 24, 2023, 10:10pm Clark County Sports

Hits and walks were plentiful on Saturday as the Ridgefield Raptors won their ninth-straight West Coast League baseball game by beating the Bend Elks 15-6 at Vince Genna Stadium in Bend. Read story