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Prairie senior Brady Trombello pitches Tuesday, May 9, 2023, during the Falcons&iacute; 12-4 loss to Gig Harbor in a 3A bi-district playoff game at the Evergreen Athletic Annex.

Prairie grad Trombello continues recovery from head injury

Prairie senior Brady Trombello pitches Tuesday, May 9, 2023, during the Falcons&iacute; 12-4 loss to Gig Harbor in a 3A bi-district playoff game at the Evergreen Athletic Annex.

March 8, 2024, 5:42pm Prep Sports

Texas Tech pitcher Brady Trombello is out for the season following a nearly two-week stay in a hospital for treatment for a head injury after getting struck by a batted ball during a workout. Read story

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins watches the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Mike Hopkins will not return as Washington men’s basketball coach

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins watches the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

March 8, 2024, 5:39pm College

Mike Hopkins will not return as the head coach at Washington after just one NCAA Tournament appearance in seven seasons, the school announced Friday. Read story

Shelton's Bradley Eleton races toward the end zone to score the first of his five touchdowns in Shelton's 38-34 loss to Washougal in a 2A district playoff at Washougal on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Shelton, reclassified to Class 3A in January, will join the 3A GSHL for football beginning in 2024.

Shelton joins 3A Greater St. Helens League for football

Shelton's Bradley Eleton races toward the end zone to score the first of his five touchdowns in Shelton's 38-34 loss to Washougal in a 2A district playoff at Washougal on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Shelton, reclassified to Class 3A in January, will join the 3A GSHL for football beginning in 2024.

March 8, 2024, 9:15am Football

The 3A Greater St. Helens League is expanding to six schools in football, and its newest member is a 2-hour drive for most Southwest Washington schools.  Shelton High School, located 25 miles northwest of Olympia in Mason County, will join the 3A GSHL in football, said… Read story

Vancouver golfer Ben Sims works on his swing while playing at the Vanco Golf Range. The facility is closing at the end of October as the city did not renew its lease.

After more than 50 years, Vanco Golf Range to close in October

Vancouver golfer Ben Sims works on his swing while playing at the Vanco Golf Range. The facility is closing at the end of October as the city did not renew its lease.

March 8, 2024, 6:03am Business

Ben Sims smashed his club into the golf ball and watched it fly through the rain and land with a kerplunk in one of the many large puddles on the Vanco Golf Range. Come October, Sims will need to find a new place to practice. After more than 50 years… Read story

Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle, left, is considered one of the team&rsquo;s most valuable assets should Seattle make more moves before Friday&rsquo;s noon trade deadline.

Hot streak complicates plan to move Eberle

Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle, left, is considered one of the team&rsquo;s most valuable assets should Seattle make more moves before Friday&rsquo;s noon trade deadline.

March 7, 2024, 9:09pm Sports

An interesting thing happened to the Kraken this trade deadline week as they prepared to sell off players with an eye toward the future. Read story

Washington guard Koren Johnson (0) passes the ball next to Washington State guard Myles Rice (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

UW spoils WSU’s Pac-12 men’s basketball title hopes

Washington guard Koren Johnson (0) passes the ball next to Washington State guard Myles Rice (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

March 7, 2024, 9:08pm College

Koren Johnson scored 23 points, Keion Brooks Jr. added 22 and Washington knocked off No. 18 Washington State 74-68 in the final Pac-12 Conference matchup between the cross-state rivals. Read story

Washington's snowpack is in bad shape this year and many areas are facing drought conditions.

WA’s lackluster snowpack draws concerns, especially on the Olympic Peninsula

Washington's snowpack is in bad shape this year and many areas are facing drought conditions.

March 7, 2024, 7:36am Latest News

Not since 2015 has Washington’s snowpack fallen so far below normal. Read story

Camas head girls basketball coach Scott Thompson, right, hugs Camas senior Riley Sanz (3) on Saturday, March 2, 2024, after the Papermakers&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave; 57-41 win against Gonzaga Prep in the 4A WIAA State Basketball championship game at the Tacoma Dome.

Varsity360: Camas coach Scott Thompson in studio

Camas head girls basketball coach Scott Thompson, right, hugs Camas senior Riley Sanz (3) on Saturday, March 2, 2024, after the Papermakers&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave; 57-41 win against Gonzaga Prep in the 4A WIAA State Basketball championship game at the Tacoma Dome.

March 7, 2024, 6:00am Podcasts

Camas girls basketball coach Scott Thompson joins the Columbian's Micah Rice and Meg Wochnick to share memories and behind-the-scenes details of his team's march to the Class 4A state championship. He shares how humility and getting over the fear of losing were key to his team's success. Read story