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Columbia River’s Paige Johnson (12) celebrates with Avah Eslinger after Eslinger scored a goal in a 1-0 win over Ridgefield in a girls soccer match at Columbia River High School on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

With fresh additions, Columbia River soccer’s future is bright, and so is its presentvideo icon

Columbia River’s Paige Johnson (12) celebrates with Avah Eslinger after Eslinger scored a goal in a 1-0 win over Ridgefield in a girls soccer match at Columbia River High School on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

October 4, 2023, 9:29am Prep Sports

Rapids score a 1-0 win over Ridgefield to remain in first place in 2A GSHL Read story

Hudson's Bay players celebrate after the Eagles' 28-24 win over Ridgefield at Ridgefield High School on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

Kickoff return by Rafael Bauman sends Hudson’s Bay to 28-24 win over Ridgefieldvideo icon

Hudson's Bay players celebrate after the Eagles' 28-24 win over Ridgefield at Ridgefield High School on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

September 23, 2023, 12:00am Prep Sports

Victory has Eagles 4-0 for first time since 2001 and all alone atop 2A GSHL standings Read story

Junior Makhi Miller carries the Evergreen banner onto the field ahead of his teammates before a game against Hockinson at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Defense helps out the offense for Evergreen in 62-14 rout of Hockinsonvideo icon

Junior Makhi Miller carries the Evergreen banner onto the field ahead of his teammates before a game against Hockinson at McKenzie Stadium on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

September 8, 2023, 11:21pm Prep Sports

Evergreen forced eight turnovers, returning three interceptions for a touchdowns in a 62-14 rout of the Hawks on Friday at McKenzie Stadium. Read story

Fort Vancouver junior Denis Zayets runs ahead for extra yards against Vashon Island defenders on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Fort Vancouver High School.

Fort Vancouver wins first season-opening football game since 2005video icon

Fort Vancouver junior Denis Zayets runs ahead for extra yards against Vashon Island defenders on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Fort Vancouver High School.

September 2, 2023, 11:07pm Football

After winning their season opener for the first time since 2005, the Fort Vancouver football team had plenty of reasons to celebrate Saturday. In the eyes of head coach Doug Bilodeau, the Trappers got a little too carried away at times. He said as much while addressing the team after… Read story

Skyview’s Kaden Hamlin (11) and Kellen Wiggins (33) bring down Jesuit’s Trey Cleeland (3) during the Storm’s 28-0 win at Kiggins Bowl on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

Defense shines as Skyview shuts out Jesuit 28-0 to open seasonvideo icon

Skyview’s Kaden Hamlin (11) and Kellen Wiggins (33) bring down Jesuit’s Trey Cleeland (3) during the Storm’s 28-0 win at Kiggins Bowl on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

September 2, 2023, 12:57am Prep Sports

The Storm got contributions from all over its defense as Skyview shut out Jesuit of Beaverton, Ore., 28-0 to open at the season at Kiggins Bowl. Read story

La Center head coach John Lambert addresses his players following the Wildcats' win over Hockinson on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Hockinson High School.

La Center football pushes past Hockinson for dominant decisionvideo icon

La Center head coach John Lambert addresses his players following the Wildcats' win over Hockinson on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Hockinson High School.

September 1, 2023, 11:54pm Football

Don’t think for a second the La Center Wildcats will overreact to a week one victory. After putting together a dominant display in a 43-7 road win against Hockinson on Friday to open the 2023 football season, the Wildcats didn’t want to get caught up in a single… Read story

The dapper Bobby Derricotte, aka the Singin' Senior, takes a break outside his Vancouver home. On Sept. 2, he'll offer a free show, "Reliving the Music of the '40s, '50s and '60s" at the Cascade Park Community Library. Dancing is encouraged.

Vancouver’s Singin’ Senior brings joy, wants people to ‘remember the good young days’video icon

The dapper Bobby Derricotte, aka the Singin' Senior, takes a break outside his Vancouver home. On Sept. 2, he'll offer a free show, "Reliving the Music of the '40s, '50s and '60s" at the Cascade Park Community Library. Dancing is encouraged.

August 24, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

Bobby Derricotte just can’t stop singing. The 82-year-old Vietnam veteran has performed at schools, retirement homes and libraries. Sometimes he’ll stand in Vancouver’s Esther Short Park, belting out the oldies with an occasional rap thrown in. Read story

Daryl Travis loves knowing that he's covering all his power needs at his Sifton-area home, and even feeding the public power grid. "We know exactly where our power is generated, and that it is ecologically friendly," he said.

Going solar can work, even in the cloudy Pacific Northwest — but do the math, one homeowner warnsvideo icon

Daryl Travis loves knowing that he's covering all his power needs at his Sifton-area home, and even feeding the public power grid. "We know exactly where our power is generated, and that it is ecologically friendly," he said.

August 19, 2023, 6:09am Business

Whenever the sun shines on his Sifton-area home, Daryl Travis has many reasons to feel great. Cheerful weather is just the start of it. Read story

Battalion Chief Jason Leavitt, left, and Division Chief Ben Peeler take a moment to check in at the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023.

Jenny Creek Fire now 100 percent contained, 40 percent controlledvideo icon

Battalion Chief Jason Leavitt, left, and Division Chief Ben Peeler take a moment to check in at the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023.

August 18, 2023, 11:07am Clark County News Free

The Jenny Creek Fire burning north of La Center was 100 percent contained and 40 percent controlled as of Friday morning. Read story

Firefighter Michael Hickey works at the scene Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023, after a blaze destroyed a primary residence and surrounding structures on the same property near La Center on Wednesday night. The incident sparked a significant brush fire that prompted evacuation warnings well into the north county community.

Jenny Creek Fire north of La Center now 90 percent containedvideo icon

Firefighter Michael Hickey works at the scene Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023, after a blaze destroyed a primary residence and surrounding structures on the same property near La Center on Wednesday night. The incident sparked a significant brush fire that prompted evacuation warnings well into the north county community.

August 17, 2023, 6:00pm Clark County News Free

Small plumes of smoke rose from the blackened rubble of a house fire that spread to the wildland behind it the night before. Ash fell on firefighters walking between the remnants of vehicles, barn walls and furniture caked in ash. A large patch of brush across the road from the… Read story