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A grappler police bumper on the front bumper of a Clark County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle disabled a car that sped away from Vancouver police officers who attempted to stop it Thursday. Deputies have used the new tools twice to bring vehicles officers are chasing to a stop within seconds.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office adding Grappler Police Bumpers to vehiclesvideo icon

A grappler police bumper on the front bumper of a Clark County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle disabled a car that sped away from Vancouver police officers who attempted to stop it Thursday. Deputies have used the new tools twice to bring vehicles officers are chasing to a stop within seconds.

February 17, 2025, 1:25pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool that it says will help deputies more safely stop vehicles they’re pursuing. Read story

Ethan Harris (35) of Camas and Jalen Hyppa (4) of Sumner vie for a rebound during a District 3-4 boys basketball playoff game on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Camas High School.

Camas boys basketball team clinches 4A state berth with 79-59 win over Sumnervideo icon

Ethan Harris (35) of Camas and Jalen Hyppa (4) of Sumner vie for a rebound during a District 3-4 boys basketball playoff game on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Camas High School.

February 15, 2025, 7:44pm Prep Sports

To fully appreciate where they are now, the Camas boys basketball team can look to the past as a reminder. The Papermakers defeated Sumner 69-49 in the Class 4A bi-district quarterfinals on Saturday at home, which also sealed a third consecutive 4A state tournament berth for the program. Read story

Prairie High wrestling standout Faith Tarrant has a 109-3 high school record and is ranked No. 8 nationally by USA Wrestling.

Prairie senior wrestler Faith Tarrant aims for Mat Classic history — a fourth state titlevideo icon

Prairie High wrestling standout Faith Tarrant has a 109-3 high school record and is ranked No. 8 nationally by USA Wrestling.

February 15, 2025, 7:15am Latest News

Faith Tarrant’s wrestling accomplishments speak volumes. Already a three-time Washington high school state champion at 235 pounds, she’s aiming to be just the 23rd wrestler all-time — boys and girls — to win four state titles. Read story

Kimora Ross (11) of Evergreen takes a shot as Ehmarii McChristian (from left), Samara Oliver and Taylor Lord of Lakes defend during a 3A bi-district first round girls basketball game at Evergreen High School in Vancouver on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Strength in numbers leads Evergreen to 63-37 win over Lakes in 3A bi-district girls basketball playoffsvideo icon

Kimora Ross (11) of Evergreen takes a shot as Ehmarii McChristian (from left), Samara Oliver and Taylor Lord of Lakes defend during a 3A bi-district first round girls basketball game at Evergreen High School in Vancouver on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

February 14, 2025, 10:20pm Prep Sports

Step one is complete for the Evergreen girls basketball team. Now, for the second straight year, the Plainsmen can see the Class 3A state tournament in their sights. They made their move to the 3A bi-district quarterfinals with a wire-to-wire 63-37 win over Lakes in the opening round Friday at… Read story

Mountain View coach JC Alexander talks to his players during a timeout against White River in a 3A bi-district boys basketball game at Mountain View High School on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Bench energy propels Mountain View boys to 67-60 win over White River in 3A bi-district playoffvideo icon

Mountain View coach JC Alexander talks to his players during a timeout against White River in a 3A bi-district boys basketball game at Mountain View High School on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

February 12, 2025, 11:20pm Prep Sports

Mountain View didn’t have its best shooting night on Wednesday against White River. But the Thunder’s ability to scrap for second- and third-chance opportunities proved pivotal in their 67-60 win over the Hornets to open the 3A bi-district tournament. And the Thunder thanked their bench for that. “Bench energy is… Read story

Prairie's Carson Morningstar (20) and Aaron Miller (21) of Lakes, go up for the opening tip to start a Class 3A bi-district boys basketball playoff game on Wednesday, Feb.

Gritty play leads Prairie past Lakes 66-61 in 3A bi-district boys basketball openervideo icon

Prairie's Carson Morningstar (20) and Aaron Miller (21) of Lakes, go up for the opening tip to start a Class 3A bi-district boys basketball playoff game on Wednesday, Feb.

February 12, 2025, 11:15pm Prep Sports

In a single word, Prairie’s performance against Lakes to open the Class 3A bi-district boys basketball playoffs Wednesday was gritty. Though the Falcons led for all but the opening two minutes of the first quarter in a 66-61 win at home, they were tested at every turn against a Lancers… Read story

Fort Vancouver's Samuel Howard and Leighton Livengood (34) celebrate a 3-point play by Josiah Jointer during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 1A district tournament boys basketball game on Feb. 12, 2025. Fort Vancouver topped Elma, 68-55.

Fort Vancouver one win away from 1A state berth after 68-55 victory over Elmavideo icon

Fort Vancouver's Samuel Howard and Leighton Livengood (34) celebrate a 3-point play by Josiah Jointer during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 1A district tournament boys basketball game on Feb. 12, 2025. Fort Vancouver topped Elma, 68-55.

February 12, 2025, 9:30pm Multimedia

As Fort Vancouver’s student section celebrated a home playoff victory Wednesday with the Trappers’ boys basketball team, Liam Cvitkovich soaked in a moment he’s waited four years to experience.  “It’s so special,” Cvitkovich said. “I love these guys on the team. I’ve known some of them… Read story

Trevor Person, assistant principal and athletic director at Battle Ground High School, presents a plaque to Maggie Blue Pete, daughter of Butch Blue, before a boys basketball game between Battle Ground and Camas at Battle Ground High School on Friday, Feb 7, 2025. The plaque will be placed behind the first chair on the bench at Battle Ground's bench, marking it in honor of the longtime Battle Ground basketball coach day, who passed away on Jan. 29 at the age of 78.

Martinez: Coach Butch Blue left a lasting impact at Battle Groundvideo icon

Trevor Person, assistant principal and athletic director at Battle Ground High School, presents a plaque to Maggie Blue Pete, daughter of Butch Blue, before a boys basketball game between Battle Ground and Camas at Battle Ground High School on Friday, Feb 7, 2025. The plaque will be placed behind the first chair on the bench at Battle Ground's bench, marking it in honor of the longtime Battle Ground basketball coach day, who passed away on Jan. 29 at the age of 78.

February 12, 2025, 7:05am Latest News

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

The long-awaited construction on Main Street began in January and businesses are starting to feel the pinch.

Vancouver Main Street makeover started in January; construction crews working with businesses to keep the doors openvideo icon

The long-awaited construction on Main Street began in January and businesses are starting to feel the pinch.

February 12, 2025, 6:10am Business

As construction begins in downtown Vancouver, businesses are hoping their customers will brave the inconvenience to keep visiting Main Street. Read story

Varsity360: How a new bi-district basketball tournament format benefits local teamsvideo icon

February 12, 2025, 6:00am Multimedia

We look ahead to postseason high school basketball in SW Washington. Most notably, a new format in the 4A and 3A bi-district tournaments means home games and a more-direct route to the state tournament for a few local teams. Read story