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Spencer Tibbits tees off the 16th hole during the final day of the Royal Oaks Invitational in Vancouver on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Robbie Ziegler won the tournament with a score of 7 under par.

Royal Oak Invitational golf tournament returns after one-year hiatus

Spencer Tibbits tees off the 16th hole during the final day of the Royal Oaks Invitational in Vancouver on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Robbie Ziegler won the tournament with a score of 7 under par.

June 10, 2021, 9:51pm Community Sports

The Royal Oaks Invitational Tournament is finally back. After 2020’s event was canceled due to COVID-19, Clark County’s most prestigious golf event is set to begin its 64th annual event on Friday at the Royal Oaks Country Club. Read story

In the Community: Vancouver Victory soccer returns

May 17, 2021, 4:38pm Clark County Sports

Vancouver Victory FC returns to action this year after not having a 2020 season due to the pandemic. Read story

Jerry Kotsovos of Camas, pictured on his daily run Wednesday afternoon, December 23, 2020, has been running for 46 years.

Martinez: Camas runner Jerry Kotsovos approaching milestone of 130,000 miles logged

Jerry Kotsovos of Camas, pictured on his daily run Wednesday afternoon, December 23, 2020, has been running for 46 years.

December 25, 2020, 6:00am Community Sports

74-year-old man first took up running 46 years ago and rarely misses a day Read story

Why Racing offered entrants in the Santa's Posse Virtual 5K a full Santa suit (Why Racing photo)

Santa suits are gone, but Why Racing adds special gift for local runners to help families

Why Racing offered entrants in the Santa's Posse Virtual 5K a full Santa suit (Why Racing photo)

December 18, 2020, 12:03pm Clark County Sports

Santa's Posse 5K will be free to anyone who makes a minimum $10 donation Read story

Whisper Running club of Vancouver sent 11 runners to the Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship in Kentucky (Photo courtesy of Whisper Running)

Local runner places second in division at Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship

Whisper Running club of Vancouver sent 11 runners to the Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship in Kentucky (Photo courtesy of Whisper Running)

December 18, 2020, 8:46am Clark County Sports

Alexis Leone led a team of runners from Whisper Running club of Vancouver by placing second out of 159 runners in her division at the USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships held Dec. 12-13 at Paris, Kentucky. Leone, a Seton Catholic High freshman, ran the girls 13-14 4,000-meter race… Read story

Rowers Kate Feustel, left, and Lauren Coop pause for a portrait at Vancouver Lake on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, 2020.

Two Mountain View students use rowing to gain college scholarships

Rowers Kate Feustel, left, and Lauren Coop pause for a portrait at Vancouver Lake on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, 2020.

November 11, 2020, 5:51pm Clark County Sports

Coop signs with Syracuse, Feustel signs with San Diego State Read story

Joey Catania, from left, runs alongside 7-year-old Maxx Catania and Crystal Catania in WhyRacingis Scary Run on Saturday morning, October 31, 2020, in Washougal. Roughly 300 runners, many costumed, enjoyed a sunny morning along the Columbia River taking part in the family-friendly event, which featured 5- and 10-kilometer courses and a half marathon.

Ghoul-time had by all at Washougal’s Scary Runvideo icon

Joey Catania, from left, runs alongside 7-year-old Maxx Catania and Crystal Catania in WhyRacingis Scary Run on Saturday morning, October 31, 2020, in Washougal. Roughly 300 runners, many costumed, enjoyed a sunny morning along the Columbia River taking part in the family-friendly event, which featured 5- and 10-kilometer courses and a half marathon.

October 31, 2020, 3:42pm Clark County Sports

About 300 participants took part in the Scary Run 5K and 10K runs on Saturday morning at Washougal, the first live event hosted by WhyRacing in 2020. Read story

Tryouts coming for Portland women’s football team

October 26, 2020, 7:41pm Community Sports

The Portland Fighting Shockwave women’s football team will be having tryouts for the 2021 season at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Salvation Army Memorial Field, located at 5325 N. Williams Ave., in Portland. Read story

Approximately 300 participants laced up their shoes to run or walk the inagural Scary Run along the Washougal Dike. The event was organized by Why Racing, and attendees were encouraged to dress in costume. Plans are already in the works for next year's event, which will also include a half marathon. Overall winners in the 5k were David Thacker (18.11), and Brittany White (19:24). The 10k winners were David Engstrom (35:12) and Stephanie Spiak (46:31).

It’s a Live: Scary Run will be WhyRacing’s first live running event of 2020

Approximately 300 participants laced up their shoes to run or walk the inagural Scary Run along the Washougal Dike. The event was organized by Why Racing, and attendees were encouraged to dress in costume. Plans are already in the works for next year's event, which will also include a half marathon. Overall winners in the 5k were David Thacker (18.11), and Brittany White (19:24). The 10k winners were David Engstrom (35:12) and Stephanie Spiak (46:31).

October 21, 2020, 7:17pm Clark County Life

WhyRacing is hosting its first live running event of 2020, and the Scary Run in Washougal might be the perfect event for that distinction. Read story

Rolf Vellek of Vancouver runs along the Columbia River on the marked course for the PeaceHealth Apple Tree Half Marathon last month.

Virtual Apple Tree Marathon draws nearly 700 competitors

Rolf Vellek of Vancouver runs along the Columbia River on the marked course for the PeaceHealth Apple Tree Half Marathon last month.

October 1, 2020, 6:00pm Clark County Sports

Why Racing Events was met with a perfect storm of factors when it hosted the PeaceHealth Apple Tree Marathon Festival virtual running event last month in Vancouver. Read story