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Vancouver's Ricky Simón lost in his UFC return on Saturday, June 29, 2024, to Vinicius Oliveira of Brazil by unanimous decision in the early prelims of UFC 303 at Las Vegas.

Vancouver’s Ricky Simón loses fight to Vinicius Oliveira at UFC 303

June 29, 2024, 4:10pm Clark County Sports

Vancouver mixed martial arts fighter Ricky Simón lost by unanimous decision on Saturday afternoon in his first fight in the octagon since January. Read story

Fishing Report: Sockeye retention closed on Columbia River

June 29, 2024, 5:35am Editor's Choice

Sockeye retention is now closed on the Columbia River downstream of the Highway 395 bridge at Pasco. Read story

Stand-up paddleboarding is becoming increasingly popular.

6 tips for a successful day of paddleboarding

June 29, 2024, 5:05am Life

Paddleboarding has become all the rage over recent years, offering a relaxing opportunity to enjoy water destinations around the state and elsewhere. As with any outdoor recreation adventure, however, proper preparation and gear is crucial to safety. Read story

Catherine Parenteau returns the ball during a pickle ball match in Carson, Calif. The health benefits of spending time in nature have long been established, and exercise in general improves physical and mental well-being.

How to start and maintain an exercise routine outdoors

June 29, 2024, 5:00am Outdoors

The health benefits of spending time in nature have long been established, and exercise in general, of course, improves physical and mental well-being. Read story

Ridgefield's Curtis Hebert (36) pitches Tuesday June 11, 2024, during the Raptors’ 10-0 win against Yakima Valley Pippins at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors blank Portland Pickles 4-0 for second straight shutout

June 28, 2024, 10:15pm Clark County Sports

At the most important position on the field with little room for mistakes, Ridgefield Raptors pitchers have made it look easy lately. Of course, pitching is far from a rudimentary task, as Friday’s starter Curtis Hebert will tell you. Yet by playing within themselves and not trying to… Read story

Orlando Cepeda, slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed `Baby Bull,’ dies at 86

FILE - Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda attends Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies July 28, 2013, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86. The San Francisco Giants and his family announced the death Friday night, June 28, 2024, and a moment of silence was held on the scoreboard at Oracle Park midway through a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86. The San Francisco Giants and his family announced his death Friday night. Read story