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Sierra Leone with jockey Tyler Gaffalione (2), Forever Young with jockey Ryusei Sakai and Mystik Dan with jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., cross the finish line at Churchill Downs during the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in a 3-horse photo finish at Churchill Downs

Sierra Leone with jockey Tyler Gaffalione (2), Forever Young with jockey Ryusei Sakai and Mystik Dan with jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., cross the finish line at Churchill Downs during the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

May 4, 2024, 6:01pm Latest News

The 150th Kentucky Derby produced one of the most dramatic finishes in its storied history — three noses at the wire. Read story

Another limit of Drano Lake springers via Cody Luft. Drano Lake should fish well into June, but the lake closes to sport fishing every Wednesday.

Spring Chinook head down to Drano

Another limit of Drano Lake springers via Cody Luft. Drano Lake should fish well into June, but the lake closes to sport fishing every Wednesday.

May 4, 2024, 5:55am Outdoors

Spring Chinook passage over Bonneville Dam has increased during the last week, and the fishing at Drano Lake and the Wind River has picked up. Read story

Merwin Reservoir has more than 500,000 northern pikeminnow and 5,500 tiger muskies, according to federal researchers.

Fishing report: Pikeminnow bounty season opens on Columbia

Merwin Reservoir has more than 500,000 northern pikeminnow and 5,500 tiger muskies, according to federal researchers.

May 4, 2024, 5:54am Outdoors

The 2024 northern pikeminnow bounty season on the Columbia and Snake rivers opens May 1, with decent money to be made. Read story

Clam digging just south of the Oysterville approach at the northern end of Long Beach Peninsula in Pacific County.

Field notes: Final razor clam digs of spring season approved

Clam digging just south of the Oysterville approach at the northern end of Long Beach Peninsula in Pacific County.

May 4, 2024, 5:53am Editor's Choice

The final seven days of Washington coastal razor clam digs of the season will proceed as planned from May 6-12. Read story

Ridgefield's Landon DeBeaumont looks back toward the stands after fouling off a pitch against Columbia River during a 2A GSHL baseball game on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Prep highlights: Ridgefield beats Woodland 7-2 to share 2A GSHL baseball title with Columbia River

Ridgefield's Landon DeBeaumont looks back toward the stands after fouling off a pitch against Columbia River during a 2A GSHL baseball game on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

May 3, 2024, 9:44pm Prep Sports

Colton Warren, Liam Ostrom, Nate Olmos and Jared Gottsch had two hits each as Ridgefield beat Woodland 7-2 to clinch a share of the 2A Greater St. Helens League baseball championship. Read story

High school scoreboard, results from Friday, May 3

May 3, 2024, 9:31pm Prep Sports

Friday’s results for baseball, softball, track and field and girls tennis: BASEBALL 2A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE                                                                 W           L Ridgefield (16-5)                              14           2 Columbia River (15-6)                  14           2 R.A. Long (14-7)                               11           5 Mark Morris (12-8)                          10           6 Washougal (8-12)                            8             8 Hockinson (9-11)                            7             9… Read story

Seattle Mariners shortstop Dylan Moore misses the tag as Houston Astros' Jose Altuve steals second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2024, in Houston. The play was Altuve's 300th career steal. (AP Photo/Kevin M.

Altuve drives in go-ahead run, steals 300th base to lead Astros over Mariners 5-3

Seattle Mariners shortstop Dylan Moore misses the tag as Houston Astros' Jose Altuve steals second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2024, in Houston. The play was Altuve's 300th career steal. (AP Photo/Kevin M.

May 3, 2024, 8:07pm Latest News

Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead bunt RBI single and collected his 300th career stolen base in Houston’s four-run seventh inning to lead the Astros to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Read story

Spring Athlete of the Week

Lauren Baker of La Center softball in The Columbian Week 25 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

Spring Athlete of the Week

May 3, 2024, 7:30pm Prep Sports

Lauren Baker of La Center softball is The Columbian 2023-24 Week 25 high school athlete of the week, sponsored by Killer Burger. Read story