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Skyview Snaps 15-Year Camas Streak in 38-21 Rout

Call it a streak, call it a curse — either way, it's finally over. Skyview beat Camas 38-21 on Friday night for the Storm's first victory over the Papermakers since 2011. That's more than a decade of frustration wiped out in a single electric evening under the lights. If you heard some celebrating across town last night, now you know why. Full recap from The Columbian.

Miles Skov Grinds Out 222 Yards, Carries Battle Ground Past Union

Battle Ground running back Miles Skov put the Tigers on his back Friday night — 41 carries, 222 rushing yards, two touchdowns — as Battle Ground pulled away from Union for a 34-14 win in 4A Greater St. Helens League play. That workload is staggering for any level, let alone a high school game. Skov's relentless ground attack wore Union down in the second half and sealed the deal. Read the full story here.

Seton Catholic's James Kautz Finds 5 Different Receivers for TDs

James Kautz put on an aerial clinic at Kiggins Bowl on Friday, throwing first-half touchdown passes of 31, 36, 73, 44, and 19 yards — each to a different receiver — as Seton Catholic routed Fort Vancouver 55-6 in Trico League action. Five receivers, five touchdowns, all before halftime. That kind of wealth-spreading makes a defense's job nearly impossible. See the full box score and recap.

8 Wildcats Score as La Center Opens Trico Play With 52-7 Win

La Center's depth was on full display in the Wildcats' Trico League opener, a 52-7 blowout of Stevenson. Eight different players found the end zone, and the defense nearly pitched a shutout. When your scoring is that distributed, it signals a roster with talent up and down the lineup — and that should worry every team on La Center's schedule. Full game story from The Columbian.

Week 3 Scoreboard: Every Result From Clark County and Beyond

Between Skyview's streak-buster, Skov's monster night, and Kautz's five-TD first half, Week 3 delivered plenty of headlines. But there were games across the region worth tracking, too. The Columbian's full scoreboard has every result from the Sept. 17-19 slate in one place — perfect for keeping tabs on your school or your rival. Check all the scores here.

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💬 Community Buzz

Columbia Springs Explores What Fire Means for Our Local Landscape

With smoke season fresh on everyone's mind, Columbia Springs just published a thoughtful piece digging into how fire has always been part of the Pacific Northwest ecosystem — and what that means for us as residents. It's a refreshingly grounded read that skips the panic and focuses on understanding the natural role fire plays in shaping the land right here in Clark County. If you've ever wondered why certain stretches along the Columbia look the way they do, this one connects the dots. Read the full piece from Columbia Springs.

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⚡ Quick Bites

Sportsman's Public House Turns 100 on Sept. 25

Ridgefield's oldest watering hole, Sportsman's Public House, marks its centennial next Thursday with a new menu debut, karaoke, local vendors, and giveaways. The building started life as a Model T auto shop before becoming the beloved pub it is today. Read more

Fresh-Hop Season Hits Clark County Taprooms

Local brewers are hauling Willamette Valley hops straight from the field to the kettle for limited-run fresh-hop beers available now through fall. If you've never tasted the difference wet hops make, this is your window. Read more

Sovereign Steakhouse Opens at ilani Under Cowlitz Tribal Operation

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is now self-operating its fine-dining steakhouse at ilani, named Sovereign, with a menu featuring Wagyu, buffalo tenderloins, elk, and Cedar Plank Salmon. General manager Andrew Guthrie oversees the spot, which replaces the former Michael Jordan's Steak House. Read more

Battle Ground Breaks Ground on Construction Trades Building

Battle Ground Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new construction trades building designed to give students hands-on career training. The facility will serve students across the district. Read more

Mountain View Snaps 13-Game Skid with 28-20 Win

Jeremy Servin broke loose for an 84-yard touchdown run Friday night at McKenzie Stadium as Mountain View's Thunder topped Montesano 28-20 to end a 13-game losing streak. A big second-half defensive stand sealed it. Read more

Amtrak's New Airo Trains Debut Sept. 30 on Cascades Route

The next-generation Airo fleet launches on the Amtrak Cascades line Sept. 30, bringing 300-passenger capacity through Vancouver's station on runs between Eugene and Seattle. The new Siemens-built cars add seats and upgraded amenities, though speed and frequency stay the same — for now. Read more

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📅 Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, September 19

• ilani Wine & Food Festival 2026 — This premier festival features hundreds of award-winning wines, beers, spirits, gourmet bites from local restaurants, and live cooking demos on the main stage. ilani, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield.
• Mud Girl Run — 7:30 AM at Washougal MX Park, 40205 NE Borin Rd., Washougal. Festival opens at 7:45 AM, first wave at 8:30 AM. Parking is $20 (card preferred). $10.
• Het Meer CX – Cyclocross Race — 8:00 AM at Vancouver Lake, 8601 NW Erwin O. Rieger Memorial Hwy. Races for all ages and abilities — expect grass, dirt, gravel, sand pits, and barriers.
• 8th Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference — 8:00 AM, live online. The final day of this five-day conference celebrating nature journaling with workshops and community.
• Hike on the Dike Dog Walk Fundraiser — 8:30–11:00 AM at 2695 Index St., Washougal. Walk the dike trail with your pup, browse the vendor market, enjoy K9 demos, a dog costume contest, agility course, face painting, and DJ music. Benefits the West Columbia Humane Society.
• Downtown Vancouver Market — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at Esther Short Park, 8th & Esther St., Vancouver. Our beloved year-round farmers market in the heart of downtown.
• Salmon Creek Trail Parkrun — 9:00 AM at 800 NE 117th St., Vancouver. A free, friendly weekly 5K — walk, jog, run, or volunteer. Register online at parkrun.us beforehand.
• Curiosity Kids: Become a Nature Detective — 9:00 AM at OMSI, Portland. Kids ages 3–5 and their families build, test, and design through playful hands-on STEAM challenges.
• ROAD TRIP: 27th Annual Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic — 9:00 AM at Cape Kiwanda (Sept. 18–20). A classic longboard surfing competition — registration is filling fast, but a waitlist is available.
• Assisted Bridge: Lesson and Play — 9:15–10:30 AM at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Free lesson followed by assisted play — perfect for beginners.
• TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition — 9:30 AM at OMSI, Portland. Step back to April 1912 with more than 100 authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site.
• Pressure Canner Gauge Testing — 9:30–11:00 AM at Second Mile Marketplace and Food Hub, 11819 NW Highway 99, Suite C, Vancouver. Bring your canner lid with gauge attached. Free.
• Columbia Springs Repair Event — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. 4th Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Bring broken household items to be fixed by experienced volunteer fixers — free! Check-in ends at 12:30 PM.
• Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Vancouver. Explore flight simulators, a vertical wind table, and historic airplanes. Free admission for all ages.
• Realms Unknown Fantasy Festival — 10:00 AM at Lewis River Golf Course, 3200 Old Lewis River Rd., Woodland. A three-day, all-genre fantasy festival with cosplay, jousting, artisan vendors, live music, parades, and on-site camping. $40–$120.
• The Portland Maize & Pumpkin Patch — 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on Sauvie Island, Portland. Almost two miles of corn maze pathways, plus pumpkin patch fun.
• Vancouver Audubon: Migratory Bird Celebration — 10:00 AM at the Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver. Vancouver Audubon's 3rd annual celebration of the tens of millions of birds migrating through Southwest Washington. Free.
• Harvest Celebration at Get To-Gather Farm — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at 1913 SE 303rd Ave., Washougal. Part of WSU's 26th Annual Farm Tour — pick your own peppers and sunflowers, take a hayride, climb the hay bale pyramid, and catch the apple cider demo at 11 AM. Free.
• Costume and Prop Sale — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at Metropolitan Performing Arts Building, 1014 Main St., Vancouver. Proceeds support Metropolitan Performing Arts.
• Harvest Celebration Farm Tour — 10:00 AM–3:00 PM across six Clark County farms. Self-guided tours, U-pick veggies and flowers, animal viewing, pumpkin picking, and more. Free.
• Perennial Propagation Workshop — 10:00 AM in Battle Ground. Master Gardener Julie Carlsen teaches stem cuttings and root division techniques. $15 (free for NatureScaping members). Registration required.
• SOLVE Litter Pick Up at Vancouver's Waterfront — 10:00 AM at Waterfront Park, Vancouver. Meet across from Evoke Winery for check-in and supplies, then help clean up downtown and the Renaissance Trail.
• ROAD TRIP: Adaptive Outrigger Canoe Paddling Clinic — 10:00 AM in Portland. The Columbia River Outrigger Canoe Club hosts paddling instruction on dry land followed by on-the-water sessions. Paddles, life jackets, and snacks provided.
• WSU Extension: Benefits of Mulch in the Landscape Garden — 10:00 AM. Learn from Master Gardeners how mulch keeps soil healthy and plants thriving. Free workshop through Fort Vancouver Regional Library.
• Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery Open House — 10:00 AM. View adult salmon, watch spawning, see fish jumping the ladder, and enjoy kid-friendly activities like Migration Golf and fish printing.
• WSU Extension Harvest Celebration — 10:00 AM. Clark County Master Gardeners host a celebration of the season's bounty.
• Illustrator Day: A Celebration of Local Children's Book Illustrators — 10:30 AM at Camas Public Library. Meet illustrators from the "Between Page & Panel" exhibit, watch live demos, and enjoy hands-on art activities. Free.
• PassinArt Open House & Block Party — 10:30 AM at Albina Arts Center, Portland. Art workshops, exhibitions, performances, DJ sets, dance, and more. Free with registration.
• Between Page and Panel — 10:30 AM at Camas Public Library's Second Story Gallery. Original artwork by 15 children's book illustrators from Vancouver and Portland, on view through Oct. 17. Free.
• Doggy Fashion Show: Storybook Tails — 10:30 AM–3:30 PM at Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. 7th St., Vancouver. Vendor market, block party, and the Dog Prom fashion show at 2 PM featuring dogs dressed as book characters. Free.
• Kids & Tweens Great Build Off — 11:00 AM–12:00 PM at Vancouver Mall Library. Ages 5–12 design, build, and problem-solve through a surprise challenge. Free.
• Americana 250 Fall Fest at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens — 11:00 AM–6:00 PM at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. Chili cook-off, apple pie contest, vendors, live music, face painting, games, and tours of the historic Klager house. Free admission.
• Big Art Ridgefield — 11:00 AM at the historic Greely Building, downtown Ridgefield. Twenty-one local artists showcase large-scale paintings, sculpture, collage, and mixed media in the 10,000 sq. ft. space. Free.
• Play Bridge (0–150 Points) — 11:00 AM at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. $10.
• Cascadia Tech Summerfest Cruise-In — 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at 12200 NE 28th St., Vancouver. Classic car show, BBQ lunch by culinary students, live music by Waterfront Band, raffle prizes, and campus tours. Vehicle registration $20; spectators welcome.
• Autumn Native Art Market — 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Twenty Indigenous artists and vendors showcasing handcrafted art, jewelry, and crafts. Museum is free and open during the event.
• All Paws on Deck — 11:00 AM–2:00 PM in downtown Camas. Camas High School DECA's annual street fair — nominate your dog for Dog Mayor! Funds benefit the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.
• 2026 Native Plant & Seed Library Opening Day — 11:00 AM with the Vancouver Bee Project. Pick up free native plants, seeds, and resources for pollinator-friendly habitat.
• The La Center Historical Museum — 12:00–4:00 PM at La Center Historical Museum. Free admission, run by volunteers and donations.
• ilani Wine and Food Festival — 12:00–9:00 PM on the ilani garage rooftop, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Grand Tastings at noon and 5 PM, chef cooking demos, and signature dishes. $49–$105.
• Bridge of the Gods 100-Year Anniversary Celebration — 12:00–8:00 PM at Cascade Locks Marine Park. Food, vendors, music, beer garden, Sternwheeler rides, and fireworks at dusk.
• Artist Talk at Art at the Cave — 1:00 PM at Art at the Cave, Vancouver. This month's topic: Wearable Art. Hear from featured artists and mingle.
• On the Move: Incredible Animal Journeys — 1:00–2:00 PM at the Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver. Drop-in interactive activities about bird, butterfly, and dragonfly migrations. Ages 5–12 with an adult. Free.
• Vancouver Folk Singers Sing-Along — 1:00 PM at St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Song books provided. Free.
• The Sound of Music — 1:00 PM at Washburn Performing Arts Center, 1201 39th St., Washougal. Columbia Theater Arts Foundation's pay-what-you-will production, running Sept. 18–26.
• Community Clothing Swap — 2:00 PM at Battle Ground Community Library. Refresh your wardrobe with new-to-you pieces, or donate items you no longer wear. Everyone welcome — no donation required to participate. Free.
• Elktoberfest — 2:00–9:00 PM at Vancouver Elks Lodge #823, 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd. Live music, German fare, local craft beer, kids' carnival games, and a vendor marketplace. $10 entry.
• Family Movie at Ridgefield Community Library — 3:00–5:00 PM. Bring the family for a film and free popcorn. Free.
• Confluence Honors Patricia Whitefoot at Legacy Maker Gathering — 5:00 PM at Pearson Air Museum's Historic Hangar, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Dinner, storytelling, and a silent auction honoring Patsy Whitefoot of the Yakama Nation. $100.
• FVRL: How to Winterize Your Garden for Spring Success — 5:00 PM. Master Gardener class on putting your garden to bed this fall. Free, no registration required.
• Across the Country by Bike: Lessons from the Road — 5:30 PM at Camas Public Library. Larry Rachman shares stories from his solo 4,300-mile ride on the TransAmerica Trail, completed just after his 71st birthday. Free.
• Sparrow Wren at 14 Acres Vineyard and Winery — 5:30–7:30 PM at 2411 NE 244th St., Ridgefield. Live music with wine by the glass or bottle. Free.
• Blood on the Clocktower Game Night — 6:00 PM at Contrarian's Game Cafe, Vancouver. An evening of mystery and deduction — new players welcome (arrive at 5:30 PM). $10.
• Jesus and Friends: An Evening of Acoustic Christian Music — 6:30–8:00 PM at Gathering Church, 2500 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Modern Christian music on acoustic instruments. Free (donations encouraged).
• Rip City Music Bingo: One Hit Wonders — 7:00 PM at McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge. Mark songs off your card as they play, chase winning patterns, and win prizes. $5.
• Haunted History Walking Tour — 7:00 PM starting at Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver. Guides lead you through downtown's ghostly tales and peculiar local history. $20.
• VanCity's Saturday Social Dance and Beginners Lesson — 7:00 PM at VanCity Ballroom, 9212 NE Highway 99, Suite 110, Hazel Dell. A 45-minute lesson followed by social dancing until 10 PM — no partner needed. $10.
• Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks — 7:00 PM starting at The Grant House, Vancouver. Historian Jeff Davis leads a 1.5–2 hour walking tour of the barracks' history and hauntings. $17–$22.

Sunday, September 20

• Race to Cure ALD — 9:00 AM at Get To-Gather Farm, Washougal. The inaugural 5K trail run, 1-mile walk, Kids Dash, silent auction, and farm activities — all supporting Cure ALD, a Camas-based nonprofit founded by Terry and Adam Wiener to fund research for adrenoleukodystrophy. $25–$45.
• Dragon Boat Racing for the Visually Impaired — 9:00 AM. Join the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes for a no-cost dragon boat clinic. Contact NWABA for location details.
• Planting in Patches with the Pond Hags — 10:00 AM at Good Year Farms, Camas. A brunch-and-learn class on converting your yard to native habitat, one small patch at a time.
• Family Clothing Swap at Cascade Park Community Library — 2:00 PM. Refresh your wardrobe or donate gently used items — everyone welcome, no donation required. Free.
• FVRL: Mushroom Hunting for Beginners — 2:00 PM. More than a slideshow — learn the skills and tools for accurate mushroom identification. Free, no registration required.
• Healthy Kids Run Vancouver Fall 2026 — 4:00–5:00 PM at Pacific Community Park, Vancouver. A five-week Sunday running series for kids of all abilities with age-appropriate dashes and distance races. $8–$54.
• Lutheran Choral Association Fall Concert — 4:00–5:30 PM at Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. A 60-voice choir performs sacred music celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Free.
• Bloom Bar at Dovetail Cellars — 4:00 PM at 404 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Create the bouquet of your dreams with Hidden House Flowers. $45.
• Free Dance Sampler Classes — 5:30–7:30 PM at Vancouver Fitness Studio, 9212 NE Highway 99, Suite 110. East Coast swing at 5:30 PM and foxtrot at 6:30 PM with Julieann and Joseph Platt of Ballroom Dance with Us. Free.

Monday, September 21

• Downtown Vancouver Rotary Lunch Meeting — 12:00–1:00 PM at AC Marriott on the Vancouver waterfront. Community members welcome. Free.
• Bigfoot Adventure on the Portland Spirit — 2:00 PM departing from Caruthers Landing Dock, Portland. An 80-mile roundtrip jetboat ride to Multnomah Falls with exclusive Bigfoot narration by Cliff Barackman of Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot." $64–$72.
• Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society Meeting — 2:00–3:30 PM at The Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Visitors and interested growers welcome.
• Early Learners Music and Movement — 2:30–3:30 PM at Vancouver Community Library. Songs, rhymes, rhythm, and dance for ages 0–5 with their caregivers. Free.
• Kids Read to a Dog — 3:30–4:30 PM at Ridgefield Community Library. Ages 5–9 build reading confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Free.
• Tales with Tails — 4:00 PM at Camas Public Library. Grades 1–5 practice reading skills in 15-minute sessions with a therapy dog. Registration required. Free.
• Teen & Tween Hangout: Pizza & Games — 5:00–6:00 PM at Three Creeks Community Library, Vancouver. Games, crafting, and free pizza for ages 9–19.
• ROAD TRIP: Women's MTB Adventure — 5:30 PM at Gateway Green, Portland. A casual mountain bike meetup with Mt. Hood Dirt Divas.
• ROAD TRIP: Adaptive Bicycling Summer Series — 6:00–8:00 PM at Portland International Raceway. Bring your own bike or try one of theirs — volunteers provide training and assistance. Helmets required.
• Holiday Chorus Kick-Off Night with Northwest Harmony — 6:30 PM at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 NE 68th St. Love singing holiday music? Come find out about joining the holiday chorus. Free.
• Cosmic Watercolor Splatter Coasters Workshop — 6:30 PM at Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Susan Soltau of Dragon Half Art teaches wet-on-wet blending and nebula-inspired splatter techniques. All supplies provided. $35.
• Monday Trivia Night at Pour Choices Pub — 6:30 PM. Bring your crew and take on host Don Elliott's questions for a shot at the title.

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