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La Center senior Ashley Helmold is pictured before practice Wednesday night, Feb. 17, 2016 at VEGA Gymnastics in Camas.

La Center gymnast battles lifetime of illness to reach state gymnastics meet (video)

La Center senior Ashley Helmold is pictured before practice Wednesday night, Feb. 17, 2016 at VEGA Gymnastics in Camas.

February 18, 2016, 10:26pm Editor's Choice

In a life filled with medical challenges, Ashley Helmold finally can shed tears of joy Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) watches as head coach Terry Stotts draws a play in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in Washington. The Trail Blazers won 108-98.

The case for Terry Stotts as coach of year

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) watches as head coach Terry Stotts draws a play in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in Washington. The Trail Blazers won 108-98.

February 13, 2016, 10:56pm Blazers

Commentary: Micah Rice Read story

Fort Vancouver High School wrestling coach Saleh Batroukh, left, does a drill with one of his wrestlers during practice on Wednesday.

Wrestling with bigger issues at Fort Vancouver

Fort Vancouver High School wrestling coach Saleh Batroukh, left, does a drill with one of his wrestlers during practice on Wednesday.

February 4, 2016, 10:52pm Prep Sports

Trappers team improves on mat, supports each other off it Read story

Appreciate stars at their brightest

January 30, 2016, 11:01pm Sports

It's important that we cheer anytime a mere mortal scores a point against immortality. Read story

FILE - This is an Oct. 26, 2014, file photo showing San Jose Sharks' John Scott during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, in Anaheim, Calif. Despite a trade and a demotion to the minors, tough guy John Scott will still be allowed to play in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament. Scott was voted Pacific Division captain by fans. (AP Photo/Jae C.

All-star fan voting has become bad joke

FILE - This is an Oct. 26, 2014, file photo showing San Jose Sharks' John Scott during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, in Anaheim, Calif. Despite a trade and a demotion to the minors, tough guy John Scott will still be allowed to play in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament. Scott was voted Pacific Division captain by fans. (AP Photo/Jae C.

January 23, 2016, 11:20pm Sports

Majority rules? Read story

End ban on sports gambling

January 9, 2016, 11:08pm Sports

It's past time to end our country's puritanical prohibition against organized sports gambling. Read story

Mountain View senior Jake Ryan watches the action from the bench Tuesday night, Dec. 15, 2015 at Heritage High School.

Heart condition changes senior year for Mountain View’s Jake Ryan

Mountain View senior Jake Ryan watches the action from the bench Tuesday night, Dec. 15, 2015 at Heritage High School.

December 24, 2015, 6:00pm Editor's Choice

Diagnosed with a serious heart condition, Jake Ryan becomes inspirational leader of Mountain View team Read story

Washington State&#039;s Parker Henry (29) celebrates a defensive play against Stanford on Oct. 31 in Pullman. Henry ranks fourth on the team with 69 tackles headed into the Sun Bowl against Miami on Dec. 26.

Parker Henry, from walk-on to starter at Washington State

Washington State&#039;s Parker Henry (29) celebrates a defensive play against Stanford on Oct. 31 in Pullman. Henry ranks fourth on the team with 69 tackles headed into the Sun Bowl against Miami on Dec. 26.

December 19, 2015, 10:07pm Sports

Parker Henry could have listened to the doubters. Read story

Oregon quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) passes as Washington's Elijah Qualls (11) is blocked in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Greener pastures lure Big Sky quarterbacks

Oregon quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) passes as Washington's Elijah Qualls (11) is blocked in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

December 11, 2015, 11:03pm Sports

You could search heaven and earth and not find another college quarterback who could fill Marcus Mariota's shoes. Read story

Portland State running back David Jones (3) is brought down by Northern Iowa defensive back Tim Kilfoy (24) and linebacker Jared Farley (46) during the first half of a second-round NCAA FCS playoff game at Providence Park on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Portland, Ore.

Despite loss, Barnum has ball rolling at Portland State

Portland State running back David Jones (3) is brought down by Northern Iowa defensive back Tim Kilfoy (24) and linebacker Jared Farley (46) during the first half of a second-round NCAA FCS playoff game at Providence Park on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Portland, Ore.

December 6, 2015, 12:20am College

Barnum’s success shows not only the power of a coach, but of a culture. The Barney Ball mantra was never just a slogan. Rather it became a football philosophy that united a team. Read story