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		<title>County seeks new management agreement to operate Tri-Mountain Golf Course beyond 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16122-tri-mountain-golf-course-ridgefield-clark-county-management-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County Council opts for long-term management agreement instead of selling Ridgefield golf course after failed ilani deal." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16122-tri-mountain-golf-course-ridgefield-clark-county-management-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16122-tri-mountain-golf-course-ridgefield-clark-county-management-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16122-tri-mountain-golf-course-ridgefield-clark-county-management-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16122-tri-mountain-golf-course-ridgefield-clark-county-management-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16122-tri-mountain-golf-course-ridgefield-clark-county-management.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County Council opts for long-term management agreement instead of selling Ridgefield golf course after failed ilani deal.]]></description>
		
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		<title>2026 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery begins May 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:06:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16111-northern-pikeminnow-sport-reward-fishery-columbia-river-salmon-protection-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Cash rewards start at $6 per fish, with top angler earning over $159,000 in 2025 catching 15,715 northern pikeminnow." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16111-northern-pikeminnow-sport-reward-fishery-columbia-river-salmon-protection-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16111-northern-pikeminnow-sport-reward-fishery-columbia-river-salmon-protection-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16111-northern-pikeminnow-sport-reward-fishery-columbia-river-salmon-protection-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16111-northern-pikeminnow-sport-reward-fishery-columbia-river-salmon-protection-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16111-northern-pikeminnow-sport-reward-fishery-columbia-river-salmon-protection-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Cash rewards start at $6 per fish, with top angler earning over $159,000 in 2025 catching 15,715 northern pikeminnow.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Study of Sports Podcast April 23, 2026: We discuss WIAA amendments and how they will affect schools in Southwest Washington, 2A GSHL football schedule, Mariners, and … Prince?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16094-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-amendments-high-school-athletics-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sports administrators discuss WIAA amendment that could affect Fort Vancouver and other area schools&#039; classifications." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16094-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-amendments-high-school-athletics-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16094-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-amendments-high-school-athletics-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16094-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-amendments-high-school-athletics-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16094-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-amendments-high-school-athletics-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16094-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-amendments-high-school-athletics.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Sports administrators discuss WIAA amendment that could affect Fort Vancouver and other area schools' classifications.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Union baseball, softball teams honor military, veterans, and first responders</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16062-union-high-school-honor-game-military-veterans-first-responders-2-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Baseball and softball teams combined efforts to recognize military heroes and first responders with ceremonial pitches." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16062-union-high-school-honor-game-military-veterans-first-responders-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16062-union-high-school-honor-game-military-veterans-first-responders-2-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16062-union-high-school-honor-game-military-veterans-first-responders-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16062-union-high-school-honor-game-military-veterans-first-responders-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16062-union-high-school-honor-game-military-veterans-first-responders-2.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Baseball and softball teams combined efforts to recognize military heroes and first responders with ceremonial pitches.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Ridgefield to host Division I baseball game between UW Huskies and UP Pilots on April 21</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15866-ridgefield-raptors-nwbca-college-classic-baseball-game-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex welcomes two Division I teams this April, offering free entry for local youth players and a rare college matchup in Clark County." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15866-ridgefield-raptors-nwbca-college-classic-baseball-game-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15866-ridgefield-raptors-nwbca-college-classic-baseball-game-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15866-ridgefield-raptors-nwbca-college-classic-baseball-game-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15866-ridgefield-raptors-nwbca-college-classic-baseball-game-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15866-ridgefield-raptors-nwbca-college-classic-baseball-game.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex welcomes two Division I teams this April, offering free entry for local youth players and a rare college matchup in Clark County. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Business Profile: Columbia River volleyball coach teaches The Elite Competitor</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:55:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Coach-Bre-Coaching-Elite-Competitor-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Bre Smedley co-founded The Elite Competitor to help young athletes handle the mental demands of sports by offering support, resources, and ongoing training for players, parents, and coaches." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Coach-Bre-Coaching-Elite-Competitor-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Coach-Bre-Coaching-Elite-Competitor-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Coach-Bre-Coaching-Elite-Competitor-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Coach-Bre-Coaching-Elite-Competitor-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Coach-Bre-Coaching-Elite-Competitor.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Bre Smedley co-founded The Elite Competitor to help young athletes handle the mental demands of sports by offering support, resources, and ongoing training for players, parents, and coaches. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>NBA vote clears way for expansion to Seattle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15827-seattle-basketball-arena-nba-expansion-fans-local-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The NBA Board of Governors has voted to explore adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, moving Seattle closer than ever to hosting pro basketball again." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15827-seattle-basketball-arena-nba-expansion-fans-local-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15827-seattle-basketball-arena-nba-expansion-fans-local-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15827-seattle-basketball-arena-nba-expansion-fans-local-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15827-seattle-basketball-arena-nba-expansion-fans-local-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15827-seattle-basketball-arena-nba-expansion-fans-local.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The NBA Board of Governors has voted to explore adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, moving Seattle closer than ever to hosting pro basketball again. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>WA Gov. Ferguson to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15805-seattle-sonics-nba-expansion-climate-pledge-arena-basketball-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Bob Ferguson prepares for a private discussion with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as the league considers a significant expansion vote that may pave the way for Seattle’s pro basketball return." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15805-seattle-sonics-nba-expansion-climate-pledge-arena-basketball-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15805-seattle-sonics-nba-expansion-climate-pledge-arena-basketball-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15805-seattle-sonics-nba-expansion-climate-pledge-arena-basketball-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15805-seattle-sonics-nba-expansion-climate-pledge-arena-basketball-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15805-seattle-sonics-nba-expansion-climate-pledge-arena-basketball.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The meeting this week comes before a vote that could clear the way for the league’s expansion to Seattle Jake Goldstein-StreetWashington State Standard Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday previewed an upcoming meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ahead of a planned vote on league expansion that could bring men’s professional basketball back to Seattle. ...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Plenty of NBA connections expected in town Sunday for Vancouver Bears game</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15799-vancouver-bears-seattle-superhawks-usbl-gary-payton-game-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Former NBA stars Gary Payton and Robert Pack will coach opposite each other when the SuperHawks visit the undefeated Vancouver Bears in a marquee USBL matchup." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15799-vancouver-bears-seattle-superhawks-usbl-gary-payton-game-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15799-vancouver-bears-seattle-superhawks-usbl-gary-payton-game-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15799-vancouver-bears-seattle-superhawks-usbl-gary-payton-game-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15799-vancouver-bears-seattle-superhawks-usbl-gary-payton-game-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15799-vancouver-bears-seattle-superhawks-usbl-gary-payton-game.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Former NBA stars Gary Payton and Robert Pack will coach opposite each other when the SuperHawks visit the undefeated Vancouver Bears in a marquee USBL matchup. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>State’s umpire-in-chief goes on recruiting trip in his final season as a baseball umpire</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/15797-tim-stevens-baseball-umpire-washington-recruitment-ridgefield-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Tim Stevens is spending his last season traveling to every Washington umpire association, working to address the shortage of officials and encourage young people to join the ranks." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/15797-tim-stevens-baseball-umpire-washington-recruitment-ridgefield-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/15797-tim-stevens-baseball-umpire-washington-recruitment-ridgefield-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/15797-tim-stevens-baseball-umpire-washington-recruitment-ridgefield-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/15797-tim-stevens-baseball-umpire-washington-recruitment-ridgefield-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/15797-tim-stevens-baseball-umpire-washington-recruitment-ridgefield.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Tim Stevens is spending his last season traveling to every Washington umpire association, working to address the shortage of officials and encourage young people to join the ranks. ]]></description>
		
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