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Jaren Ek returns the ball during a friendly match of pickleball with Steve Lyon on Wednesday, July 2, at the newly opened pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park in Battle Ground.
The official state sport of Washington is now playable at Kiwanis Park in Battle Ground
It did not take long for the six pickleball courts in Kiwanis Park to fill up after the city of Battle Ground live-streamed the official opening of the gate to the courts on social media on … more
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River runners go down Rainbow Falls at Rainbow Falls State Park during the Pe Ell River Run on the Chehalis River on Saturday, April 13.
Washington State Parks says budget cuts won’t undermine visitor access or services this summer
Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative session with its budget unscathed, park visitors shouldn’t notice any … more
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Battle Ground High School super fan Ben Lemons brings the energy to District Stadium on Fridays during Battle Ground Tiger home games.
It is never too early to plan for Friday Night Lights in the fall
The football schedules for local high schools have been finalized. During the spring season, high school football teams travel to camps and practice and compete in scrimmages as they work toward … more
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Chandra and Hezekiah Hewes celebrate Hezekiah’s gold medal at the Washington State Special Olympics State Swimming Championships in Federal Way on Saturday, June 21.
Local Special Olympics swimmer takes gold at state championships
Hezekiah Hewes, a Battle Ground Public Schools Futures Program enrollee, has experienced success in the Washington State Special Olympics State Swimming before, but it has been a couple of years. … more
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Prairie’s Will Foster was named a 3A Greater St. Helens League track and field athlete of the year in the all-league honors after he earned two state titles in shot put and discus.
North Clark County high school athletes named to area all-league rosters
Area high school athletes were named to Greater St. Helens (GSHL) and Trico all-league teams for their individual successes this spring.  A refresher of who was named from coverage zone … more
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Hockinson High School’s new football coach Ben Nelson addresses the younger players after a practice during the spring season on Wednesday, June 11.
New football coach at Hockinson High School looks to guide 2026 senior class to their first winning season
The Hockinson High School football team has a new coach at the helm, with a ground-and-pound offense starting to take shape during this spring season full of practice, camps and scrimmages. The … more
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Hockinson Middle School students practice football for the first time since the 1990s as a donation allowed the school to have a football team for the 2025-26 school year.
Hockinson Middle School football team returns thanks to generous donation from school district patron
The Hockinson Middle School football team has not existed since the 1990s, but this fall, the Hornets will return after a Hockinson School District patron made a generous donation so the school could … more
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Prairie’s Faith Tarrant became the first ever four-time state wrestling champion from Clark County on Friday, Feb. 21, with a first round pin over Olivia Hudson of Oak Harbor for the girls 235-pound crown in girls 3A wrestling.
Sports Photos of the Year
This high school sports year, North Clark County schools had a four-time wrestling state champion, a back-to-back girls soccer state champion and other bests and feats.  The fall season … more
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Ridgefield Raptor players line the third base line as the players are introduced for the season on opening day against the Cowlitz Black Bears at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Thursday, May 29.
Ridgefield Raptors: America’s favorite pastime returns for the summer
The Ridgefield Raptors have entered their sixth season of play and their seventh year in the community. This year, management is looking forward to some new additions at the park. … more
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La Center’s Houston Coyle stands on second base during the Clark County Senior All-Star Game at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex on Monday, June 2.
La Center’s Houston Coyle earns Clark County All-Star Game MVP
The annual local baseball tradition of the Clark County All-Star Game looked different than past years.  The format included a futures game with underclassmen as well as the Senior All-Star … more
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Ridgefield's Danica Allen smiles as she approaches the finish line of the 3200 meters at the 2A/3A/4A state championship meet at Mount Tahoma High School on Saturday, May 31.
Ridgefield's Allen smashes 3200m school record for state runner-up finish
TACOMA — Minutes after Ridgefield senior Danica Allen ran by far the best 3,200-meter race of her life at the 2A/3A/4A state championships Saturday, all she wanted to do was run.  And run. … more
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Prairie's Will Foster throws the shot at the 2A/3A/4A state championship meet at Mount Tahoma High School on Friday, May 30.
Back to back: Prairie’s Foster enters rarified air with second straight shot put state title
TACOMA — Entering day two of the 2A/3A/4A state championship meet, the only feat that Prairie alum and throwing coach Jon Lawson had on senior Will Foster was winning the discus and the shot … more
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Prairie's Will Foster throws the discus at the 2A/3A/4A state championship meet at Mount Tahoma High School on Thursday, May 29.
Prairie’s Foster breaks 3A state meet record, claims discus title
TACOMA — Prairie senior Will Foster has been feeling far from his best physically since mid-April. He’s been battling back tightness and hasn’t been able to lift weights or practice … more
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Ridgefield senior runner Davis Sullivan finishes first in the boys 1,600 meters race at the 2A District IV Track and Field Championships at Columbia River High School on Thursday, May 22.
Ridgefield boys and girls track and field squads perform well at 2A District IV Championships
The big block-lettered “R” on the front of the uniforms for the Ridgefield Spudders was near the lead of numerous races and competitive across numerous field events at the 2A District IV … more
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Battle Ground High School junior James Gill III was named the 4A Greater St. Helens League baseball player of the year for the second time in as many years.
North Clark County high school athletes named to Greater St. Helens League baseball and softball all-league rosters
Area high school athletes were named to Greater St. Helens baseball and softball all-league teams for their individual successes this spring on the diamond. Battle Ground’s James Gill III … more
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Woodland’s Brynn Skelton drives a ball to the wall during the 2A State Tournament in Selah on May 24.
Woodland and Prairie advance to second day of softball state tournaments
The Woodland Beavers softball squad fought their way to a top-six spot in the 2A state tournament as the No. 11 seed while the Prairie Falcons lost their first game of day two, ending their season … more
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New report shows signs of progress for Washington state salmon, but many are still on the brink of extinction
A new report released by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office shows that several populations of salmon in Washington state have improved, but most still face extinction. Of the 14 species … more
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La Center’s Wyatt Eiesland celebrates his two-run home run in the sixth inning of the Wildcats’ 3-0 win over the Cashmere Bulldogs in the 1A quarterfinal round of the state tournament at Camas High School on Saturday, May 24.
La Center advances to baseball state semifinals for first time in program history
After a walk-off base hit in the round of 16 with a 5-4 win over Colville High School, the La Center Wildcats finished the day with a 3-0 win over Cashmere High School to advance to the semifinal … more
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Kameron Asakura carries a fish during a fishing derby at Mineral Lake on Saturday, April 26.
Free Fishing Weekend returns to Washington June 7–8
Washington’s Free Fishing Weekend returns June 7-8, allowing anglers the opportunity to fish for many species without a license, according to a news release from the Washington state Department … more
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Prairie senior Will Foster launches the shot put 60 feet, 11 inches to win the 3A boys track and field district meet on Thursday, May 15, at Evergreen High School.
Prairie track and field thrower chasing history in shot put and discuss events
The postseason pursuit of a 65-foot shot put throw and 200-foot discuss launch is on for Prairie senior and University of Washington commit Will Foster. Foster, the reigning 3A shot put state … more
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