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High school football: Woodland earns bragging rights over Washougal in this ‘weird’ season
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High school football: Woodland earns bragging rights over Washougal in this ‘weird’ season

Woodland beat Washougal 21-20, but the Week 6 victory has no bearing on playoff qualification under the 2A GSHL's new format.

Oct 10, 2026

POLL: Should biological sex at birth be the determining factor for high school sports team placement?
Opinion

POLL: Should biological sex at birth be the determining factor for high school sports team placement?

A Camas High School athlete reportedly competed on both boys' and girls' cross country teams in the same season, prompting this reader poll.

Oct 8, 2026

Opinion: Don't make the girls do the work to fix an adult problem
Opinion

Opinion: Don't make the girls do the work to fix an adult problem

Lars Larson argues Charlie Garrett and Sierra Retzlaff shouldn't bear the burden adults created by allowing biological males in girls' competition.

Oct 8, 2026

Skyview girls share the reason for their decision not to compete against biological male
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Skyview girls share the reason for their decision not to compete against biological male

Skyview runners Charlie Garrett and Sierra Retzlaff walked off the course Sept. 15 to protest competing against a biological male from Camas.

Oct 7, 2026

VIDEO: Puyallup high school wrestler takes fight for girls-only sports to SCOTUS
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VIDEO: Puyallup high school wrestler takes fight for girls-only sports to SCOTUS

ADF filed a SCOTUS emergency application for Puyallup wrestler Kallie Keeler, 15, who says she was sexually assaulted in a December 2025 match.

Oct 7, 2026

New poll shows support for parent’s right to know and fairness in girls’ sports
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New poll shows support for parent’s right to know and fairness in girls’ sports

I-001 received 51% support and I-638 received 56% support in a new Let's Go Washington poll on the two initiatives.

Oct 7, 2026

Razor clam digs on coastal beaches postponed until further notice due to spike in marine toxins
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Razor clam digs on coastal beaches postponed until further notice due to spike in marine toxins

WDFW postponed the Oct. 9 razor clam season opener after domoic acid levels rose to or past DOH safety guidelines on multiple coastal beaches.

Oct 7, 2026

Opinion: Can this be real? A biological male competes for the Camas boys’ and girls’ cross country teams in the same season?
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Opinion: Can this be real? A biological male competes for the Camas boys’ and girls’ cross country teams in the same season?

A Camas High School athlete competed on both the boys' and girls' cross country teams in the same 2026 season, Vance reports.

Oct 6, 2026

Jennifer Sey, high school athletes, girls’ supporters gather in Vancouver Saturday
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Jennifer Sey, high school athletes, girls’ supporters gather in Vancouver Saturday

Female athletes from Arizona, Washington, Georgia, Colorado, and California joined Sen. John Braun and gymnast Jennifer Sey at a Vancouver rally supporting I-638.

Oct 3, 2026

High school football: Skyview’s TyAllen Edmon highlights how the Storm became so strong
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High school football: Skyview’s TyAllen Edmon highlights how the Storm became so strong

Skyview linebacker TyAllen Edmon credits last year's 3-6 season as the motivation driving the Storm's 5-0 start.

Oct 2, 2026

Jennifer Sey scheduled to appear at Protect Girls Sports Rally in Vancouver on Saturday
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Jennifer Sey scheduled to appear at Protect Girls Sports Rally in Vancouver on Saturday

Jennifer Sey, the 1986 U.S. All-Around gymnastics champion, headlines a noon rally Saturday at Firmly Planted Family in Vancouver supporting I-638.

Oct 2, 2026

The Study of Sports Podcast Oct. 2, 2026: The sports enthusiasts about the number of high school football programs who are not getting big numbers; plus schedule talk, too
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The Study of Sports Podcast Oct. 2, 2026: The sports enthusiasts about the number of high school football programs who are not getting big numbers; plus schedule talk, too

A Class 4A program near Clark County lacks enough players for varsity, JV, and freshmen teams.

Oct 2, 2026

Washougal’s own Levi Kitchen captures SuperMotocross Championship
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Washougal’s own Levi Kitchen captures SuperMotocross Championship

Washougal native Levi Kitchen claimed the SuperMotocross Championship, uniting Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons.

Sep 30, 2026

High school football: Tupua brothers say Evergreen coaches have given them tools for life
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High school football: Tupua brothers say Evergreen coaches have given them tools for life

Nehemiah and Daniel Tupua, senior linemen with 4.0 GPAs, credit Evergreen coaches for shaping their lives on and off the field.

Sep 26, 2026

Raptors look back on strong 2026 and ahead to 2027 and beyond in Ridgefield
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Raptors look back on strong 2026 and ahead to 2027 and beyond in Ridgefield

Raptors GM Gus Farah says playoff crowds hit 3,700 over two games, with average attendance topping 1,400 despite weather challenges.

Sep 25, 2026

High school football: Odd schedule leads to early start to league play in 4A GSHL
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High school football: Odd schedule leads to early start to league play in 4A GSHL

The 4A GSHL's six-game double round-robin schedule forces all four teams to play each other twice this season.

Sep 19, 2026

High school football: Skyview takes down Camas for first win in rivalry since 2011
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High school football: Skyview takes down Camas for first win in rivalry since 2011

Adarius Sparrow caught three touchdown passes, including two in the fourth quarter, to seal Skyview's 38-21 win over Camas.

Sep 19, 2026

The Study of Sports Podcast Sept. 17, 2026: The sports enthusiasts talk about the new football schedule in the 4A GSHL, some outdoor volleyball, and more in this episode
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The Study of Sports Podcast Sept. 17, 2026: The sports enthusiasts talk about the new football schedule in the 4A GSHL, some outdoor volleyball, and more in this episode

Paul Valencia, Tony Liberatore, and Cale Piland discuss the 4A GSHL's new double-matchup football schedule and Camas and Ridgefield volleyball.

Sep 17, 2026

High school football: Multiple-sport athletes, such as Zayne Latham, are essential for La Center
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High school football: Multiple-sport athletes, such as Zayne Latham, are essential for La Center

La Center senior Zayne Latham returned to football after a concussion-forced exit and now hopes to play at the college level.

Sep 12, 2026

High school sports: Outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium ready for Camas vs. Ridgefield
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High school sports: Outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium ready for Camas vs. Ridgefield

Camas athletic director Stephen Baranowski says the outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium may grow into an annual Friday night event with a Saturday tournament.

Sep 10, 2026

Seattle Reign, partners celebrate opening of soccer mini-pitch at Orchards Elementary School
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Seattle Reign, partners celebrate opening of soccer mini-pitch at Orchards Elementary School

Jordyn Bugg, 20, joined Orchards Elementary students to open Clark County's first soccer mini-pitch.

Sep 8, 2026

Opinion: Reporter thrilled with this new, old way to highlight high school football
Opinion

Opinion: Reporter thrilled with this new, old way to highlight high school football

Paul Valencia is rejoining a statewide high school football broadcast, now as video reports on FinalScore.TV and simulcast on KJR Seattle.

Sep 5, 2026

New field plus old traditions make for special vibe in Camas for the return of high school football
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New field plus old traditions make for special vibe in Camas for the return of high school football

Chiawana stunned Camas 28-7 in the season opener, but the new Doc Harris Stadium field and Kong traditions drew rave reviews.

Sep 5, 2026

High school football returns with some odd schedules, but the same Friday night vibes
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High school football returns with some odd schedules, but the same Friday night vibes

Washougal coach David Hajek says schedule chaos still gives every 2A GSHL team a shot at a title or playoff berth.

Sep 3, 2026

Opinion: Males in girls sports/vote yes on Initiative IL26 638
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Opinion: Males in girls sports/vote yes on Initiative IL26 638

Legislative candidate Sarah Mittelman argues biological males should not compete in girls sports and plans to vote yes on IL26 638.

Aug 26, 2026

VIDEO: Seattle Times loses columnist over spiked women’s sports article
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VIDEO: Seattle Times loses columnist over spiked women’s sports article

Matt Calkins resigned from the Seattle Times after 11 years when editors refused to publish his July 31 column on female athletes opposing transgender competition policies.

Aug 21, 2026

High school football: New coach prepares for long-term success at Prairie High School
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High school football: New coach prepares for long-term success at Prairie High School

James Young-Lewis, a Clark County native who graduated from Evergreen in 2009, became Prairie's head coach in May after working as an assistant coach across various programs since 2015, joining Pra…

Aug 19, 2026

Battle Ground Public Schools secures funding for athletics programs
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Battle Ground Public Schools secures funding for athletics programs

Donations from individuals and foundry10 met fundraising goals for golf, gymnastics, swimming, and bowling at BGPS.

Aug 12, 2026

Opinion: XX-XY – Follow the science
Opinion

Opinion: XX-XY – Follow the science

Columnist Nancy Churchill argues Initiative 638 would restore biological-sex requirements to Washington middle and high school sports.

Aug 6, 2026

Seattle Storm owner apologizes for game outburst over transgender policy dispute
Politics

Seattle Storm owner apologizes for game outburst over transgender policy dispute

Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton cursed at two teenage fans holding signs supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance on girls sports.

Jul 29, 2026

Washougal MX National: Levi Kitchen looking to inspire younger riders, win in his hometown
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Washougal MX National: Levi Kitchen looking to inspire younger riders, win in his hometown

Levi Kitchen leads the 250 Class with 261 points, racing Saturday just hundreds of yards from his family home.

Jul 24, 2026

God, motocross, and Washougal create awesome message for Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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God, motocross, and Washougal create awesome message for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Nathan Teel left professional motocross in 2012 and now leads FCA Motocross trackside ministry at motocross events.

Jul 24, 2026

Paddle for Life roars into Ridgefield: Dragon Boat Racing powers local breast cancer survivors Aug. 1
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Paddle for Life roars into Ridgefield: Dragon Boat Racing powers local breast cancer survivors Aug. 1

The Catch-22 Ospreys, SW Washington's only all-survivor dragon boat team, benefit from this free Aug. 1 festival.

Jul 24, 2026

Storied Washougal National hosts milestone 45th edition as longest running professional motorsports event in Pacific Northwest
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Storied Washougal National hosts milestone 45th edition as longest running professional motorsports event in Pacific Northwest

The 45th Washougal National on July 25 doubles as American motocross' Military Appreciation Race.

Jul 16, 2026

2026 Territorial Days Log Show results announced
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2026 Territorial Days Log Show results announced

Shane Felton and Hailee Phelps topped the All-Around Logger standings at Amboy's 2026 Territorial Days Log Show.

Jul 12, 2026

Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities celebrates 26 years
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Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities celebrates 26 years

Pacific Power raises thousands of fish specifically so every child can catch and keep up to five rainbow trout.

Jul 11, 2026

Host families, coaches, players work together to create winning chemistry for Ridgefield Raptors
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Host families, coaches, players work together to create winning chemistry for Ridgefield Raptors

Ridgefield Raptors players credit host families and coaches for building instant bonds that fueled a 20-7 first-half record.

Jul 10, 2026

Former Union Titan now excels in key role in the front office of the New England Patriots
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Former Union Titan now excels in key role in the front office of the New England Patriots

Keithen Shepard went from MIT football and data engineering to a Super Bowl run with the New England Patriots.

Jul 7, 2026

Opinion: Don’t expect bans on trans athletes in girls’ sports in WA, even with SCOTUS ruling
Opinion

Opinion: Don’t expect bans on trans athletes in girls’ sports in WA, even with SCOTUS ruling

Washington's OSPI and WIAA say state law stands — and a ballot initiative may be the only path to change.

Jun 30, 2026

High school sports notes: Seton Catholic earns another Scholastic Cup
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High school sports notes: Seton Catholic earns another Scholastic Cup

Seton Catholic's 15 postseason teams and 10 academic state titles powered a third straight Class 1A Scholastic Cup.

Jun 19, 2026

Letter: When ‘inclusion’ mandates exclusion, sports lose its way
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Letter: When ‘inclusion’ mandates exclusion, sports lose its way

Jonathan Hines argues forced Pride jerseys and banned Bible verses reveal a double standard in MLB's inclusion policies.

Jun 19, 2026

Low sockeye salmon returns lead to fishery changes in the Columbia River
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Low sockeye salmon returns lead to fishery changes in the Columbia River

WDFW projects sockeye returns to Bonneville Dam at less than half the pre-season forecast of 275,000 fish.

Jun 18, 2026

Hometown football hero surprised by documentary film at Camas’ Liberty Theater
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Hometown football hero surprised by documentary film at Camas’ Liberty Theater

Reilly Hennessey quarterbacked three European teams to championships before a surprise documentary revealed his full story.

Jun 15, 2026

Clark County all-stars get together for a final high school baseball game
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Clark County all-stars get together for a final high school baseball game

Landon DeBeaumont and James Gill earned MVP scholarships honoring a soldier killed in Iraq.

Jun 3, 2026

Spring sports review: Columbia River soccer, Seton Catholic baseball finish third in state
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Spring sports review: Columbia River soccer, Seton Catholic baseball finish third in state

Columbia River, Seton Catholic, and four individual athletes from Clark County earned hardware at the WIAA spring state championships.

Jun 2, 2026

Raptors, Ridgefield welcome another season of West Coast League baseball
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Raptors, Ridgefield welcome another season of West Coast League baseball

Mayor Matt Cole threw the ceremonial first pitch as the Raptors opened their 2026 season with a 9-0 win.

May 29, 2026

Ridgefield Raptors set for opening night on Thursday, May 28
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Ridgefield Raptors set for opening night on Thursday, May 28

Now in its seventh season, the Raptors open 2026 with 32 home games and a new non-league opponent Thursday night.

May 27, 2026

High school sports: Columbia River boys soccer looking for a repeat state championship
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High school sports: Columbia River boys soccer looking for a repeat state championship

Columbia River boys soccer is the 3-seed again — just like the year they won it all.

May 26, 2026