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Columbia River's Tyler Brown (24) battles for possession of the ball with Foster's Anawar Kimo during River's 3-0 win in a Class 2A boys soccer state first-round playoff game at Columbia River High School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Columbia River’s defense passes first test in 3-0 win in 2A boys soccer state playoffvideo icon

Columbia River's Tyler Brown (24) battles for possession of the ball with Foster's Anawar Kimo during River's 3-0 win in a Class 2A boys soccer state first-round playoff game at Columbia River High School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

May 17, 2023, 10:23pm Prep Sports

Alex Harris scores two goals, JP Guzman adds one in first-round win over Foster Read story

La Center’s Garrett Maunu (3) holds the 1A district baseball championship trophy as the Wildcats celebrate their third straight title with a 9-0 win over Montesano on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Castle Rock High School.

La Center baseball completes district championship three-peat with shutdown effort against Montesanovideo icon

La Center’s Garrett Maunu (3) holds the 1A district baseball championship trophy as the Wildcats celebrate their third straight title with a 9-0 win over Montesano on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Castle Rock High School.

May 13, 2023, 2:23pm Prep Sports

Garrett Maunu learned the night before Saturday’s Class 1A District 4 baseball championship game he was picked as La Center’s starting pitcher, but the junior had already been mentally preparing himself for the spot days earlier. After a grueling couple weeks for the Wildcats, including Tuesday’s win… Read story

Hudson's Bay senior Sabastian Laddusaw (12) celebrates after scoring a run Friday during the Eagles' 10-4 win against Ridgefield in a 2A district baseball winner-to-state game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Hudson’s Bay baseball team soars to reach state for first time since 2006video icon

Hudson's Bay senior Sabastian Laddusaw (12) celebrates after scoring a run Friday during the Eagles' 10-4 win against Ridgefield in a 2A district baseball winner-to-state game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

May 12, 2023, 9:09pm Prep Sports

To put in perspective how much time has passed since 2006, the last time Hudson’s Bay reached the state baseball playoffs, consider the following. Read story

Prairie's Nae Stalcup celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during Prairie's 10-0 win over Evergreen in a 3A Greater St. Helens League softball game at Prairie on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Nae Stalcup, Rylee Wall propel Prairie softball to 10-0 win over Evergreenvideo icon

Prairie's Nae Stalcup celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during Prairie's 10-0 win over Evergreen in a 3A Greater St. Helens League softball game at Prairie on Monday, May 8, 2023.

May 8, 2023, 7:17pm Prep Sports

Falcons clinch 3A Greater St. Helens League title Read story

Senior Mei Schillen, 18, listens to some drumming tips from longtime pro Gary Hobbs, who volunteers occasionally at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. "The vibe here is so healthy, and they are such talented kids," Hobbs said.

Vancouver drummer keeps the beat on musical legacyvideo icon

Senior Mei Schillen, 18, listens to some drumming tips from longtime pro Gary Hobbs, who volunteers occasionally at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. "The vibe here is so healthy, and they are such talented kids," Hobbs said.

April 16, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

While pro drummer and music educator Gary Hobbs is an expert at keeping time in the present, the longtime Vancouver resident is also steeped in the past. He’s a big fan of the Clark County Historical Museum and an energetic administrator of the nostalgic Facebook page “Growing Up in Clark… Read story

Columbia River’s Chris Parkin (7) is greeted by Zayne Boyes (19) after scoring on a single by Noah Larson during the Rapids' 6-3 win over Ridgefield in a 2A Greater St. Helens League baseball game at Columbia River on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Late-game Columbia River baseball rally signifies team’s progressvideo icon

Columbia River’s Chris Parkin (7) is greeted by Zayne Boyes (19) after scoring on a single by Noah Larson during the Rapids' 6-3 win over Ridgefield in a 2A Greater St. Helens League baseball game at Columbia River on Friday, April 14, 2023.

April 14, 2023, 9:17pm Prep Sports

Columbia River’s baseball team is beginning to see the progress make a difference as it goes deeper into the spring season. Read story

Seidy Selivanow rehearses at her Kafiex Lab in Vancouver for the U.S. Coffee Championships. “I make a connection with the whole entire coffee chain,” she said.

Barista, co-owner of Vancouver’s Kafiex strives for top honors at U.S. Coffee Championshipsvideo icon

Seidy Selivanow rehearses at her Kafiex Lab in Vancouver for the U.S. Coffee Championships. “I make a connection with the whole entire coffee chain,” she said.

April 14, 2023, 6:02am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Amid the thrum of the bean grinder, the hiss of the steam wand and the drip of espresso at Kafiex Lab in Vancouver, Seidy Selivanow began yet another rehearsal of a coffee-creating performance she has been perfecting for months. Read story

Skyview junior Jenna Stockton, center, celebrates after tagging out a Battle Ground runner Wednesday, April 12, 2023, during the Storm’s 4-0 win against Battle Ground at Fort Vancouver High School.

Skyview softball team takes down Battle Ground to stay undefeatedvideo icon

Skyview junior Jenna Stockton, center, celebrates after tagging out a Battle Ground runner Wednesday, April 12, 2023, during the Storm’s 4-0 win against Battle Ground at Fort Vancouver High School.

April 12, 2023, 8:42pm Prep Sports

There’s no such thing as a sophomore slump on the Skyview softball team. Read story

Federal officials are investigating an incident Monday where a boater appeared to charge sea lions swimming in the Columbia River near Hayden Island.

Federal officials investigate boat charging Columbia River sea lionsvideo icon

Federal officials are investigating an incident Monday where a boater appeared to charge sea lions swimming in the Columbia River near Hayden Island.

April 7, 2023, 6:18am Clark County News Free

Federal officials are investigating an incident Monday where a boater appeared to charge sea lions swimming in the Columbia River near Hayden Island. Read story

Clark County Council Chair Karen Dill Bowerman delivers the State of the County 2023 address in a prerecorded message.

State of the County: Clark County Council chair Bowerman’s address covers public health, jail, budget, homelessnessvideo icon

Clark County Council Chair Karen Dill Bowerman delivers the State of the County 2023 address in a prerecorded message.

April 4, 2023, 6:24pm Clark County News

Clark County Council Chair Karen Bowerman’s State of the County address went live Tuesday morning on the county’s website. Read story