The Study of Sports Podcast Dec. 30, 2025: A look ahead to 2026 with WIAA amendments, a year in review in high school sports, plus remembering the Mariners’ magical run
The latest Study of Sports Podcast looks ahead to proposed WIAA amendments, reviews high school sports in 2025, and reflects on the Seattle Mariners’ memorable run.
Virginia Rodeman defies limits and wins No-Gi World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Battle Ground athlete Virginia Rodeman won two divisions at the No-Gi World Championship in Las Vegas, continuing an eight-year rise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition.
Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.
A year marked by deportations, tariffs, court battles, and a record federal shutdown reshaped Washington, D.C., during President Donald Trump’s return to office.
Video: SCOTUS to take up key Second Amendment challenges in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear major Second Amendment cases in 2026 that could affect firearm regulations nationwide.
County Council, Planning Commission to hold joint hearing on preferred land alternative for Comprehensive Plan Update
Clark County Council and the Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing Jan. 8 to take testimony on a preferred land use alternative for the county’s Comprehensive Plan Update.
Washougal School Board invites community to Jan. 13 listening tour
The Washougal School Board is hosting a community listening tour on Jan. 13 at Hathaway Elementary to discuss upcoming school funding levies and gather public input.
Letter: When headlines gaslight the public
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi argues that emotionally charged immigration headlines blur legal distinctions and mislead the public rather than inform it.
Opinion: California’s unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington’s Employment Security Department failures
Mark Harmsworth compares California’s growing unemployment insurance debt with Washington’s Employment Security Department failures and argues both states must reform or risk continued economic harm.
Vancouver Police officers involved in shooting
Vancouver Police officers fatally shot a man after responding to a disturbance involving a firearm near Northeast 46th Street late Dec. 27.
Late night apartment fire displaces one resident at Alder Creek Apartments
A late-night fire at the Alder Creek Apartments displaced one resident, while fire crews quickly contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading.
Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.
Video: SCOTUS to take up key Second Amendment challenges in 2026
County Council, Planning Commission to hold joint hearing on preferred land alternative for Comprehensive Plan Update
Washougal School Board invites community to Jan. 13 listening tour
Vancouver Police officers involved in shooting
Late night apartment fire displaces one resident at Alder Creek Apartments
VPD seeking public’s assistance in locating missing man
Christmas Eve burglars arrested; property recovered
Nominations being accepted for Battle Ground Citizens of the Year
Letter: When headlines gaslight the public
Opinion: California’s unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington’s Employment Security Department failures
Opinion: Hard work is being done to try to trade one bad health care system for another
Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
Letter: Is Secretary of State Hobbs really JUST protecting your voter information?
Opinion: In search of joy at Vancouver Mall during Christmas time
Opinion: Atmospheric River events mean even less clearance for vessels crossing under the proposed Interstate Bridge Plan
Opinion: Why I won’t mourn the end of enhanced ACA subsidies
Letter: Worried about a replacement bridge?
Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.
Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’
18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to balance representation on Washington transportation boards
Opinion: More taxes sadly the Washington way
Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed
Rep. John Ley issues statement after I-5 Bridge replacement meeting yields few answers
Opinion: Blood on the highways fails to move Ferguson and Kotek
Opposing statements sought for Feb. 10, 2026 ballot measures
Opinion: A warning to Washington – The ‘Minnesota Model’ of fraud has arrived
VIDEO: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 Bridge costs still missing
Opinion: Atmospheric River events mean even less clearance for vessels crossing under the proposed Interstate Bridge Plan
Letter: Worried about a replacement bridge?
Opinion: IBR promotes ‘giving away’ historic interstate bridges while withholding cost estimate for replacement
Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks
Opinion: The unpreferred and unaffordable Interstate Bridge replacement proposal
Opinion: IBR still holding and lying about coming billions in cost overruns
Letter: A call for competent Interstate Bridge project management
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to balance representation on Washington transportation boards
Opinion: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door
Update: Belkot’s legal team submits sheriff’s report to its case against Clark County Council
The Study of Sports Podcast Dec. 30, 2025: A look ahead to 2026 with WIAA amendments, a year in review in high school sports, plus remembering the Mariners’ magical run
Virginia Rodeman defies limits and wins No-Gi World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
High school sports: Pac Coast Wrestling to showcase some of the best in the Northwest and beyond
Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1
High school girls basketball: Union Titans give Brooklynn Haywood a homecoming in Alaska
Woodland athletes: Winning on the field and in the classroom
Life outdoors: Bundle up for winter adventures
City of Vancouver honors first recipient of new Dave Miletich Volunteer Coach of the Year Award
High school sports: Columbia River (2A), Seton Catholic (1A) settle for second in state soccer
Virginia Rodeman defies limits and wins No-Gi World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nominations being accepted for Battle Ground Citizens of the Year
Vancouver hires former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader as its new fire chief
Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival opens applications for 2026 performers, artists, and more
Clark County mourns loss of hometown hero and humanitarian Greg Biffle
Christmas Ships Parade enters final week with six nights of holiday magic remaining
C-TRAN Board pays tribute to the late Molly Coston
St. John Lutheran Church Longest Night Service set for Dec. 21
Ekklesia Theatre presents ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’
Woodland athletes: Winning on the field and in the classroom
Battle Ground Police Department hosts annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ event for local youth
Tix for Tots hosting original Nativity performance
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington expands to Ogden Elementary School
River HomeLink Theatre presents Descendants: The Musical
King’s Way Christian Schools get head start on Veterans Day with assemblies
Prairie High School presents ‘Six the Musical: Teen Edition’
Ridgefield High School Theatre presents ‘Almost, Maine’
RHS students gain hands-on experience at Ridgefield Early Learning Center
Opinion: Is the cheap fast-food burger a thing of the past?
A new chapter ahead for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity
Reserve a table at the Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair
Liberty Theatre celebrates Small Business Saturday with community partnerships and big-screen experiences
Opinion: Why is it so expensive to do business in Washington?
Building Industry Association installs Alexa Lee as 2026 president
Volunteer coordinator from Eden Health Hospice highlights the benefits of serving patients
Identity Clark County names Josie Hyde chair
Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
