Efraimson claims sixth at Olympic Trials
Alexa Efraimson left it all on the track in the 1,500-meter finals of the U.S. Olympic Trials Sunday, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. “With 200 meters to go, I thought she could make it,” said Mike...
View ArticleFast times for Efraimson
Time flies as Alexa Efraimson continues to evolve as a professional runner for Nike. The 19-year-old from Camas is in Bygoszcz, Poland for the U-20 World Championships. She wants to be the first...
View ArticleWorldwide racing in Washougal
Motorcycle riders and fans from around the world will celebrate 45 years of racing this week at Washougal Motocross Park. Spokesperson Brian Barnes said this milestone would not be possible without the...
View ArticleCamas stars are champions again
Trailing in front of their hometown crowd for the first time in the district tournament, the 9- to 11-year-old all-stars from Camas Little League needed a boost. Zach Blair, Easton McCarty, Justin...
View ArticleFor the love of motocross
From the young girls selling lemonade and cookies near the entrance to Washougal Motocross Park before 8 a.m. Saturday, to the families throwing footballs, grilling dinner and waving to passersby in...
View ArticleMoto madness
The Peterson CAT Washougal National, Saturday at Washougal Motocross Park, attracted riders and spectators from around the world. The estimated number of spectators at the ninth round of the Lucas Oil...
View ArticleRacing against Parkinson’s
A local woman is using her love of triathlons in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. Lisa Wourms of Camas has been participating in sprint, Olympic and half iron distance races since 2006. She...
View ArticleGolf tournament fundraiser will raise money for homeless families
The second annual Drive Out Homelessness golf tournament and fundraiser will be held at the Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club on Saturday, Aug. 6. Funds raised through registration fees will benefit...
View ArticleSpartans take the Washougal challenge
On Saturday, thrill-seekers of all ages will see if they have what it takes to become Spartans at Washougal Motocross Park. The elite men’s race starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by the elite women at 7:45...
View ArticleCamas-Washougal misses out on Babe Ruth semifinal
The Camas-Washougal 13- to 15-year-old Babe Ruth all-stars loaded the bases with two outs in the last inning Saturday, but couldn’t come through with the clutch hit it needed to stay alive in the...
View ArticleLove for the game
A love for the game took this little softball team from Camas all the way to the finals of the 8- to 10-year-old all-star state tournament in Chehalis. “We didn’t win any games at state last year, so...
View ArticleRule finishes 40-day walk to San Diego
Forty days after walking out of a Safeway in Seaside, Oregon, Dale Rule was greeted with open arms by his wife, children and friends at Sea World, in San Diego, Monday. “If I can walk 1,360-plus miles...
View ArticleSpartans tie the knot in Washougal
While more than 6,000 Spartans conquered the 23-obstacle course at Washougal Motocross Park Saturday, Angi and Joey Josephson tied the knot for life. “We’ve been doing these races the whole time we’ve...
View ArticleHennessey ready to start for Eastern Washington
The first week of football practice still brings a smile to Reilly Hennessey’s face. After showing flashes of belonging as the Eastern Washington University quarterback in 2015, the 20-year-old from...
View ArticleAmazing Race returns to town
Friends and family members, ages 5 and older, can put their minds and bodies to the test in the Washougal Amazing Race Sunday, Sept. 18, at 54-40 Brewing Company. The 4-mile course along the Washougal...
View ArticleNorcross gains discipline
With experience on his side, John Norcross is ready to make an impact as a linebacker for the Portland State University football team. “I’ve just gotten better on my discipline,” he said. “The offense...
View ArticleConstruction begins on bicycle park
Construction is underway on a new bicycle skills course at Hamllik Park, in Washougal. The first of three phases of construction in the five-acre park consisting of configuring the log and rock...
View ArticleBack on the gridiron
The gridiron heats up in this weather, but football players and coaches in Camas and Washougal feel right at home under the sun. The first game of the season is in eight days. The Panthers and...
View ArticleBuoys help boaters navigate lake safely
Five new red and green buoys were installed on Lacamas Lake earlier this month, with the aim of making navigation through the channel easier and safer for boaters. Deputy Todd Baker with the Clark...
View ArticleLatigo ‘N Lace team tops off a winning season
Of the equestrian drill teams that are found in Washington, few are as successful as Clark County’s Latigo ‘N Lace. The team, which gets its name from a type of leather used in horse saddles, recently...
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