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Pioneer Industries is a division of  Pioneer Human Services, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides treatment, housing, job skills training and employment to individuals released from prison or jail, and those in recovery from substance use disorders, according to the website. The diverse line of businesses provide on-the-job training and work experience, while generating revenue to help fund the social mission.

Amid labor shortage, Washington aerospace plants hire untapped talentvideo icon

Pioneer Industries is a division of  Pioneer Human Services, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides treatment, housing, job skills training and employment to individuals released from prison or jail, and those in recovery from substance use disorders, according to the website. The diverse line of businesses provide on-the-job training and work experience, while generating revenue to help fund the social mission.

January 16, 2023, 6:04am Business

Inside two South Seattle manufacturing plants, work is slowly building back up as the aerospace industry recovers from a disastrous downturn. Read story

King’s Way Christian’s Jamison Duke (23) releases a jump shot during a Trico League boys basketball game against Seton Catholic on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Vancouver.

King’s Way Christian boys prevail over Trico League rival Seton Catholic in overtimevideo icon

King’s Way Christian’s Jamison Duke (23) releases a jump shot during a Trico League boys basketball game against Seton Catholic on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Vancouver.

January 12, 2023, 11:51pm Multimedia

When experience matters most in close games, the veteran King’s Way Christian boys basketball team has plenty to draw from. Despite trailing Seton Catholic for much of the second half and overtime Thursday in the Cougars’ packed gymnasium, the Knights delivered the most consequential plays with the game on the… Read story

Woodland’s Beau Swett (1) drives between Ridgefield’s Cole Chester (4), Colten Castro (10) and Sid Bryant (0) during a game at Ridgefield High School on Wednesday, Jan.

Third-quarter defense sparks Ridgefield boys basketball team to 46-38 win over Woodlandvideo icon

Woodland’s Beau Swett (1) drives between Ridgefield’s Cole Chester (4), Colten Castro (10) and Sid Bryant (0) during a game at Ridgefield High School on Wednesday, Jan.

January 11, 2023, 9:42pm Prep Sports

Carter Thompson hits five 3-pointers in key league win for the Spudders Read story

Columbia River senior Kinzi Drake, left, grabs a loose ball before Ridgefield senior Megan Weber on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, during the Rapids’ 41-39 win against Ridgefield at Ridgefield High School.

Defense fuels Columbia River girls basketball team to 8-0 start in 2A GSHLvideo icon

Columbia River senior Kinzi Drake, left, grabs a loose ball before Ridgefield senior Megan Weber on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, during the Rapids’ 41-39 win against Ridgefield at Ridgefield High School.

January 10, 2023, 11:30pm Prep Sports

As a squad often wreaking havoc defensively, it was fitting for the Columbia River girls basketball team to finish off a hard-fought road win Tuesday by getting a stop. After Ridgefield’s Elizabeth Swift banked in a 3-pointer while drawing a foul and River missed two free throws on… Read story

Union senior Yanni Fassilis, right, hangs off the rim after a dunk Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, during the Titans’ 61-41 win against Skyview at Union High School.

Union grabs much-needed 4A GSHL boys basketball win over Skyviewvideo icon

Union senior Yanni Fassilis, right, hangs off the rim after a dunk Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, during the Titans’ 61-41 win against Skyview at Union High School.

January 6, 2023, 11:16pm Prep Sports

A win like Friday’s is one the Union boys basketball team hopes can get them back on track. After dropping 4A Greater St. Helens League games to Battle Ground and Camas, the Titans bounced back with a 61-41 win over the Storm that sets them up for the back half… Read story

A rare weather phenomenon some are calling a "snowado" was recorded crossing a highway in southeastern Idaho.

Rarely seen snow devil — or ‘snownado’ — recorded whirling across highway in Idahovideo icon

A rare weather phenomenon some are calling a "snowado" was recorded crossing a highway in southeastern Idaho.

December 27, 2022, 7:17am Latest News

A rare weather phenomenon known as a “snowado” was seen spinning across a frigid mountain highway in Idaho. Read story

Skyview’s Demaree Collins flips a layup over multiple Westview defenders at the “Court Of Dreams” high school basketball showcase held at the Moda Center on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Portland.

Skyview boys basketball team relishes playing in the Moda Center, improves to 5-0 in the processvideo icon

Skyview’s Demaree Collins flips a layup over multiple Westview defenders at the “Court Of Dreams” high school basketball showcase held at the Moda Center on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Portland.

December 17, 2022, 11:30pm Prep Sports

A dream for Demaree Collins and his Skyview boys basketball teammates became reality on Saturday night at the Moda Center. In the second quarter of a game against Westview (Ore.) played on the home floor of the Portland Trail Blazers, Collins grabbed a steal with an open path… Read story

Vancouver resident Alethia Austin was among the 80 women who broke the world record for a women's group vertical formation skydive on Nov. 25.

Vancouver’s record-breaking skydiver: ‘This was an absolute dream for me’video icon

Vancouver resident Alethia Austin was among the 80 women who broke the world record for a women's group vertical formation skydive on Nov. 25.

December 9, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

In late November, 100 women dove out of five planes at 19,000 feet above Eloy, Ariz., hurtling head-first toward the ground at 180 mph. One of those skydivers was 44-year-old Vancouver resident Alethia Austin. She was among the 80 women who broke the world’s record for the largest-ever women’s vertical… Read story

Columbia River players and coaches celebrate with the Class 2A state soccer championship trophy after the Rapids defeated Sehome 1-0 on Saturday in Shoreline.

Seniors of Columbia River girls soccer team drive home program’s fifth state titlevideo icon

Columbia River players and coaches celebrate with the Class 2A state soccer championship trophy after the Rapids defeated Sehome 1-0 on Saturday in Shoreline.

November 19, 2022, 9:39pm Latest News

The seniors of the Columbia River girls soccer team ended their careers on Saturday just like they started as freshmen in 2019: celebrating with a state championship trophy in their arms and further reinforcing their status as one of the top programs in Washington. Read story

Columbia River's Sofie Worden holds the state championship trophy as her teammates celebrate after the Class 2A volleyball state championship match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Yakima.

Columbia River volleyball beats Ridgefield to repeat as state championvideo icon

Columbia River's Sofie Worden holds the state championship trophy as her teammates celebrate after the Class 2A volleyball state championship match against Ridgefield on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Yakima.

November 19, 2022, 9:18pm Latest News

When Lauren Dreves collapsed to the floor after rolling her ankle, Columbia River’s hopes for a second consecutive Class 2A state volleyball championship appeared to be wavering. But anyone who had doubts doesn’t know Dreves’ toughness and the championship heart that resides in the Rapids. Read story