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Former NBA star Bill Walton waves to the crowd before throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a San Diego Padres game at Petco Park on Aug. 8, 2019, in San Diego.

Blazers to host Bill Walton Tribute Night on March 9

Former NBA star Bill Walton waves to the crowd before throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a San Diego Padres game at Petco Park on Aug. 8, 2019, in San Diego.

February 25, 2025, 3:05pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers will have a special Bill Walton Tribute Night game on March 9 when the Blazers take on the Detroit Pistons. Read story

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Jason Peters is retiring after 21 NFL seasons and taking a front office job with the Seahawks. The move was confirmed by Seahawks general manager John Schneider on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

2-time All-Pro tackle Peters retires after 21 NFL seasons; shifts to front office job with Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Jason Peters is retiring after 21 NFL seasons and taking a front office job with the Seahawks. The move was confirmed by Seahawks general manager John Schneider on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

February 25, 2025, 2:42pm Seahawks

Nine-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro offensive tackle Jason Peters is retiring after 21 NFL seasons and transitioning into a front office role with Seattle, Seahawks GM John Schneider said Tuesday. Read story

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto watches a recent spring training practice at the team’s training facility at Peoria, Ariz. Dipoto is currently one of five former players running baseball operations in the majors.

5 former players are running baseball operations in majors and more could be coming

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto watches a recent spring training practice at the team’s training facility at Peoria, Ariz. Dipoto is currently one of five former players running baseball operations in the majors.

February 25, 2025, 1:40pm National Sports

Shortly after his playing career ended, Jerry Dipoto took in a game at Wrigley Field with former big league manager Jim Fregosi. After a particularly nasty strikeout by Eric Gagne, Dipoto laughed. Read story

Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh, left, looks downcourt as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

Blazers beat Jazz 114-112 in opener of a 7-game trip

Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh, left, looks downcourt as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

February 24, 2025, 9:06pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons had 28 points and out six assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-112 victory over the Utah Jazz. Read story

Clark College Report: Men’s basketball clinches playoff berth entering season’s final week

February 24, 2025, 1:46pm Clark County Sports

The Clark College men’s basketball team clinched a playoff beth with win over Southwestern Oregon on Saturday. Read story

FILE - Mount Rainier is pictured Sept. 21, 2023, at Mount Rainier National Park, from Sunrise, Wash.

Amid uncertainty at national parks, will Mount Rainier have timed entry for 2025?

FILE - Mount Rainier is pictured Sept. 21, 2023, at Mount Rainier National Park, from Sunrise, Wash.

February 24, 2025, 7:44am Northwest

Last year, Mount Rainier National Park turned to a timed-entry reservation system for visitors who wished to enter the park during peak hours during its busiest months. The pilot program, which covered the park’s Paradise and Sunrise corridors, ran from May 24 to Sept. 2, 2024, with visitors able to… Read story

Winter Athlete of the Week

Nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

Winter Athlete of the Week

February 24, 2025, 7:41am Prep Sports

Here are the nominees for The Columbian 2024-25 Week 19 high school athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. Voting will continue until 7 p.m. Wednesday. The nominees were all state wrestling champions who had not previously been a nominee for athlete of the week. To avoid vote manipulation,… Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Joao Ortiz (80) controls the ball against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore.

Whitecaps rout Timbers 4-1 in rainy season opener

Portland Timbers midfielder Joao Ortiz (80) controls the ball against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore.

February 23, 2025, 6:31pm Soccer

Jayden Nelson had a goal and three assists in his Vancouver debut and the Whitecaps opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers in a steady rain on Sunday. Read story