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The Camas and Washougal high school teams kick off the 2012 season tonight. The Panthers play Hudson's Bay at Kiggins Bowl and the Papermakers head across the river to Oregon City.

Are you ready for some football?

The Camas and Washougal high school teams kick off the 2012 season tonight. The Panthers play Hudson's Bay at Kiggins Bowl and the Papermakers head across the river to Oregon City.

August 30, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Camas and Washougal high school teams kick off the 2012 season tonight. The Panthers play Hudson's Bay at Kiggins Bowl and the Papermakers head across the river to Oregon City. Read story

Mary McFarland of Camas (left) and Ron Winders of Washougal (right) build strength and endurance on the treadmills at SNAP Fitness in Camas. McFarland was born with a brain defect and had her hip replaced at the age of 13. Winders, 62, is going in for knee replacement surgery.

No limitations at SNAP Fitness

Mary McFarland of Camas (left) and Ron Winders of Washougal (right) build strength and endurance on the treadmills at SNAP Fitness in Camas. McFarland was born with a brain defect and had her hip replaced at the age of 13. Winders, 62, is going in for knee replacement surgery.

August 27, 2012, 5:00pm Sports

As the head trainer at SNAP Fitness in Camas, Diana Neimann sees the benefits to exercising every day. Watching Mary McFarland walk through the doors with such energy and excitement makes her smile. Especially since it takes the 17-year-old Camas High School senior 40 minutes to walk to the gym… Read story

Kyle Schlauch (right) of Washougal graduated from the United States Military Academy on May 26.

Schlauch becomes second lieutenant

Kyle Schlauch (right) of Washougal graduated from the United States Military Academy on May 26.

August 27, 2012, 5:00pm Sports

One of the toughest things Kyle Schlauch ever did in his life was step into the jungle and wrestle for the Washougal Panthers. "I had a rough start as a freshman, but my coaches told me to never hang my head and never give up," said the 2008 Washougal High… Read story

Olivia Lovell, Eryn Brown and Brittney Oljar (left to right) reconnected on the soccer field Friday, at Tualatin Hills Recreation Park in Beaverton, Ore.

Lovell, Brown and Oljar continue their soccer careers in college

Olivia Lovell, Eryn Brown and Brittney Oljar (left to right) reconnected on the soccer field Friday, at Tualatin Hills Recreation Park in Beaverton, Ore.

August 27, 2012, 5:00pm Sports

The surface of a soccer ball is 20 hexagonal and 12 pentagonal shapes stitched together. The bonding of those shapes is as strong as the friendship between Eryn Brown, Brittney Oljar and Olivia Lovell from all the years of playing soccer together in Camas. In 2009, these three Papermaker alums… Read story

Josh Gibson

Gibson embraces his new challenge

Josh Gibson

August 20, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

New Camas High School Athletic Director Josh Gibson is already making the rounds. The 35-year-old spent a few hours at football practice last week. On Monday, he visited with volleyball players, soccer athletes and golfers in the morning, before meeting cross country runners, swimmers and tennis players in the afternoon.… Read story

Jordan Downey lets the water drip down his face during a 98-degree day in Camas.

Striking while the gridiron is hot

Jordan Downey lets the water drip down his face during a 98-degree day in Camas.

August 20, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

It was a sweltering 98 degrees when the Camas Papermakers started throwing the football around Friday, at Cardon Field. "I think it's hotter than yesterday," said one of the players. "That turf is at least 15 degrees warmer," responded head coach Jon Eagle. It might be too early to do… Read story

The Universal MMA Complete Training Center opened to new and returning customers Aug. 6. The brand new 5,000-square-foot training facility is located at 217 N.E.

Mel Locke and Frank Coones continue to live the dream of teaching martial arts

The Universal MMA Complete Training Center opened to new and returning customers Aug. 6. The brand new 5,000-square-foot training facility is located at 217 N.E.

August 13, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Mel Locke and Frank Coones' love for martial arts is universal. Read story

Clint Coulter stands tall after being selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 27th pick in the Major League Baseball 2012 Draft.

Camas catcher gets drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers

Clint Coulter stands tall after being selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 27th pick in the Major League Baseball 2012 Draft.

August 6, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Summer came early for Clint Coulter. The 19-year-old catcher from Camas never wants this season to end. On June 4 in New York City, a week before he graduated from Union High School, Coulter became the 27th pick in the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. Two… Read story

Brian Humphreys

Humphreys becomes Central Oregon Junior golf champion

Brian Humphreys

July 30, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Six birdies and an eagle propelled Brian Humphreys to the Central Oregon Junior golf tournament championship, which took place July 23 and 24 at the Juniper Golf Course in Redmond, Ore. The 14-year-old from Washougal fired a 6-under par 72 in the final round to reach the top of the… Read story

The 2012 AMA Washougal National featured a ton of action on the dirt and in the air Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park.

Fans pack the hills at Washougal MX Park for annual AMA National

The 2012 AMA Washougal National featured a ton of action on the dirt and in the air Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park.

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The world's fastest motorcycle riders were gaining altitude under blue skies during the 2012 AMA Washougal National Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park. With six professional races to watch in one day, the estimated 20,000-plus fans in attendance got their money's worth. Justin Barcia, Ryan Dungey and Ashley Fiolek sliced through… Read story