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Ridgefield Raptors baseball players return to build on last summer’s success

June 1, 2023, 9:21pm Clark County Sports Updated 12 hours ago

After the Ridgefield Raptors’ 2022 season ended, Jake Tsukada got a text from teammate Trent Prokes, who was in recruiting mode, hoping to convince Tsukada and other players to return… Read story

Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III hopes to turn award disappointment into on-field success

June 1, 2023, 5:39pm Seahawks

Kenneth Walker III had a terrific rookie season after being called upon to take a bigger role as the primary ball carrier for the Seattle Seahawks. Read story

The sun sets over Mountain View players as they warm up Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, during a game between Prairie and Mountain View at District Stadium in Battle Ground.

Mountain View tabs ex-Lincoln (Seattle) coach as new football coach

June 2, 2023, 10:20am Prep Sports Updated 45 mins ago

Aaron Hart, who previously coached four seasons at Class 3A Lincoln High School of Seattle, is the Thunder’s new coach. He first announced the news Friday on social media and Evergreen Public Schools district athletic director Cale Piland confirmed the news to The Columbian. Read story

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, shoots over Miami Heat forwards Duncan Robinson, left, and Haywood Highsmith during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver.

Nuggets roll past Heat 104-93 in Game 1 of NBA Finals

June 1, 2023, 8:11pm Latest News Updated 13 hours ago

Nikola Jokic got a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut, Jamal Murray scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets had little trouble with the cold-shooting Miami Heat on the way to a 104-93 win in Game 1 on Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh smiles as a teammate throws bubble gum at him during an interview after Raleigh hit a single to drive in the winning run against the New York Yankees during the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Seattle.

Raleigh’s RBI single in 10th gives Mariners 1-0 win over Yankees

May 31, 2023, 9:50pm Latest News Updated 1 day ago

Cal Raleigh’s single leading off the bottom of the 10th inning scored pinch-runner Jose Caballero to give the Seattle Mariners a 1-0 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Read story

Lower Columbia River spring Chinook salmon seasons closed June 1, 2023, due to low salmon returns.

Salmon, steelhead fishing closed on Columbia River

May 31, 2023, 6:59pm Latest News Updated 1 day ago

The recreational fishery for spring Chinook salmon and steelhead on the lower Columbia River are now closed. Read story

High School Sports Blog

Maddie Milhorn, Rylee Rehbein top 4A Greater St. Helens League softball all-league team

Sam Soto of Seton Catholic tops Trico League boys soccer all-league team

Clark County Senior All-Star Baseball series will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at RORC

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Dylan Osborne of Union delivers a pitch for the American League all-stars in the Clark County Senior All-Star Baseball Series at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Dylan Osborne, Max Fraser named MVPs of Clark County Senior All-Star baseball series

May 31, 2023, 4:13pm Prep Sports Updated 1 day ago

Pitchers from Union, Camas are rivals and friends Read story

Columbia River mainstem, tributary fishing summary for May 22-28

May 31, 2023, 2:43pm Outdoors

The Washington Columbia River mainstem and tributary sport sampling summary May 22-28 Read story

Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis said he has been told by his players that there was a missed opportunity to do something really special with the 2022-23 season. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Kraken sign GM Ron Francis to 3-year extension through 2026-27 season

May 31, 2023, 2:23pm National Sports Updated 1 day ago

The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday through the 2026-27 season after the franchise reached the second round of the NHL playoffs in its second year of existence. Read story

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall.

Federal judge dismisses Inslee, Chun from former WSU football coach Nick Rolovich’s lawsuit

May 31, 2023, 7:47am College

A federal judge Tuesday dismissed Gov. Jay Inslee and Washington State University athletic director Patrick Chun from a lawsuit brought by ex-WSU football coach Nick Rolovich against his former employer for firing him after his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Read story

Heritage’s Jaila Ellis is The Columbian 2022-23 Week 29 prep athlete of the week

Ellis received 669 of the 1,218 votes cast this week to win

Dylan Osborne, Max Fraser named MVPs of Clark County Senior All-Star baseball seriesUpdated 1 day ago

Salmon, steelhead fishing closed on Columbia RiverUpdated 1 day ago

Ridgefield Raptors baseball players return to build on last summer’s successUpdated 12 hours ago

Tim Martinez: Unique state double awaits River’s Benner and Harris

Spurs big winners by drawing No. 1 NBA draft pick; Blazers move up to No. 3

Federal judge dismisses Inslee, Chun from former WSU football coach Nick Rolovich’s lawsuit

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