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Stories by Dan Trujillo

Columbian staff writer

Camas golfer Kevin Coombs shares an opportunity of a lifetime with his parents, Ben and Judy, while playing in the Senior U.S.

Camas’ Kevin Coombs reflects on Senior U.S. Open

Camas golfer Kevin Coombs shares an opportunity of a lifetime with his parents, Ben and Judy, while playing in the Senior U.S.

July 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Kevin Coombs played his greatest round of golf on the biggest stage. The 50-year-old from Camas shot a one under par score of 69 strokes during the first round of the Senior U.S. Open July 11, at Omaha (Neb.) Country Club. "It was my best round of golf, given the… Read story

Ryan Villopoto pumps his fist in the air after winning the Washougal National for the first time Saturday.

VILLOPOTO SLAYS Washougal gorilla

Ryan Villopoto pumps his fist in the air after winning the Washougal National for the first time Saturday.

July 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

More than 20,000 motocross fans watched Ryan Villopoto get the Washougal gorilla off his back Saturday. The 24-year-old from Poulsbo, Wash., had been trying to win a round on his home state course for as long as he can remember, but injuries, spin outs and flat out bad luck turned… Read story

The Something Special softball team clinched the U-16 Washington State ASA championship, in Yakima.

Something Special clinches state softball championship

The Something Special softball team clinched the U-16 Washington State ASA championship, in Yakima.

July 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Something Special sparkled on the softball diamond during the Washington State ASA state championship tournament July 12 to 14, in Yakima. Camas players Emma Jimenez, Lena Richards, Katie Schroeder and Rio Smith helped this U-16 team win six games on the final day of the tournament. Something Special defeated the… Read story

Kevin Coombs gets his shot at playing in the Senior U.S.

Coombs approaches Senior U.S. Open

Kevin Coombs gets his shot at playing in the Senior U.S.

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

There are a total of 156 golfers practicing for the Senior U.S. Open today. Kevin Coombs is thrilled to be one of them. "As long as I walk away knowing I played great for me, it's just going to add to how great this week is going to be," he… Read story

Evergreen Storm makes a splash at regional meet

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Several Evergreen Storm athletes from Camas and Washougal qualified for the USATF Junior Olympic Track and Field National Championships July 22 to 28, at the North Carolina A&T University, in Greensboro. A team record 33 medals led the Storm to third place at the regional championship meet Saturday and Sunday,… Read story

Connor Coombs hands a sand wedge to his father. Green Mountain golf course general manager Kevin Coombs is going to play in the U.S. Senior Open Thursday, July 11, at Ohama (Neb.) Country Club.

Camas father and son enter Senior U.S. Open

Connor Coombs hands a sand wedge to his father. Green Mountain golf course general manager Kevin Coombs is going to play in the U.S. Senior Open Thursday, July 11, at Ohama (Neb.) Country Club.

July 3, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Kevin Coombs asked his son, Connor, to caddy for him during the defining moment of his 42-year golf career. The general manager of the Green Mountain golf course, in Camas, will be playing in the Senior U.S. Open Championship Thursday, July 11, at Omaha (Neb.) Country Club. Read story

Jose Ribas (right) blisters the soccer ball for the Portland Timbers U-23 team Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium.

Timbers go down fighting at Doc Harris Stadium

Jose Ribas (right) blisters the soccer ball for the Portland Timbers U-23 team Friday, at Doc Harris Stadium.

July 1, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Several youth soccer players took a break from their Clash at the Border tournament to cheer for the Portland Timbers U-23 team Friday night, at Doc Harris Stadium. Jose Ribas got the Timbers on the board with a goal in the 73rd minute of the game. Zack Foxhoven delivered a… Read story

Camas runner Alexa Efraimson finished in first place in the 1,500-meter run at the World Youth Track and Field Trials last month in Edwardsville, Ill.

Efraimson sees the finish line in Ukraine

Camas runner Alexa Efraimson finished in first place in the 1,500-meter run at the World Youth Track and Field Trials last month in Edwardsville, Ill.

July 1, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Alexa Efraimson's effort is getting noticed by track and field coaches across the country. The 16-year-old upcoming junior at Camas High School captured first place in the 1,500-meter race at the World Youth Track and Field Trials Wednesday, at Bob Guelker Field, inside Korte Stadium, on the campus of Southern… Read story

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July 1, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Kids cool off by playing 2-on-2 basketball in the Camas Municipal Pool Friday. With warm temperatures expected throughout the week, the pool has expanded its open swim schedule. Read story

Washougal's Nathan Milojevic swims through Lake Coeur d'Alene to begin the Ironman Coeur d'Alene June 23.

Milojevic swims, bikes and runs to the finish line in Coeur d’Alene

Washougal's Nathan Milojevic swims through Lake Coeur d'Alene to begin the Ironman Coeur d'Alene June 23.

July 1, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Nathan Milojevic has iron in his veins. The 19-year-old from Washougal earned 30th place out of 43 competitors in the 18 to 24 age division at the Ironman Coeur d'Alene June 23. He completed a 2.4-mile swim (1:06.25), a 112-mile bike ride (6:38) and a 26.2-mile run (5:42.05) in 13… Read story