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Abigail Mendoza of Prairie tops 3A/2A Greater St. Helens League gymnastics all-league team
All-league team as selected by coaches: Gymnast of the year: Abigail Mendoza, Prairie FIRST TEAM Abigail Mendoza, vault, Prairie Lexi Voulkidis, bars, Ridgefield Abigail Mendoza, beam, Prairie Sloan Atkins, floor, Columbia River SECOND TEAM Sloan Atkins, vault, Columbia […]
Incorporating Yoga Into Your Life
Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, and modern science continues to uncover its numerous benefits for the body and mind, so try incorporating yoga into your life! Research […]
High-Fiber Apple-Cranberry Baked Oats
The recent spate of cold and snow was all the nudge I needed to get baking again. Wanting to not leave the house, I did a quick scan of the […]
Alopecia in Cats
(Picture courtesy of Freepik.com) What purr-cisely is this condition called alopecia? Alopecia is the partial or total lack of hair in areas where a cat’s hair is normally present. Hair loss can be […]
CGR Radio Willie The Legend Radio is BACK!!
CGR Radio brings back "Willie The Legend" Country Radio, thanks to the overwhelming requests from The Blind and Disabled...please copy and paste the link to your browser and scroll down […]
Janessa O’Connell of Union tops 4A Greater St. Helens League girls wrestling all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Wrestler of the year: Janessa O'Connell, sr., Union FIRST TEAM Addalyn Pierce, fr., 100, Union Jasmine Cha, jr., 105, Camas Portia Erickson, fr., 110, Union Abigail Sanchez, so., 115, […]
Mason DesRochers of Skyview top 4A Greater St. Helens League boys wrestling all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Wrestler of the year: Mason DesRochers, so., Skyview FIRST TEAM Clyde Cass, so., 106, Battle Ground Desmond Villanueva, jr., 113, Union Nehemias Rodriguez, so., 120, Union Owen Yonge, fr., […]
Leah Wallway of Kelso tops 3A Greater St. Helens League girls wrestling all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Wrestler of the year: Leah Wallway, sr., Kelso FIRST TEAM Brooklyn Bloomfeldt, fr., 100, Kelso Lucy Villa, jr., 105, Evergreen Marina Jimenez-Gonzalez, fr., 110, Kelso Kamiah Gaerlan, jr., 115, […]
Rylan Reinebach of Mountain View tops 3A Greater St. Helens League boys wrestling all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Wrestler of the year: Rylan Reinebach, sr., Mountain View Marco Luna, so., 106, Heritage Preston Myren, sr., 113, Kelso Kian Athey, jr., 120, Mountain View Ryder Newton, jr., […]
Steve Kizer of Skyview selected as District 4 head coach of the year by state football coaches association
Steve Kizer of Skyview has been honored as the WIAA District 4 head coach of the year by the Washington State Football Coaches Association. Kizer, who announced his retirement as Skyview's […]
Izabella Hewes of Prairie tops 3A Greater St. Helens League girls bowling all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Player of the year: Izabella Hewes, sr., Prairie FIRST TEAM Chloe Shove, sr., Evergreen Alissa Barber, jr., Evergreen Paige Molyneux, sr., Kelso Arianna Long, jr., Kelso Lauren Bisson, sr., Prairie Addie […]
Addysen Case of Skyview tops 4A Greater St. Helens League girls bowling all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Player of the year: Addysen Case, sr., Skyview FIRST TEAM Kaydree Rowland, sr., Skyview Emma Johnson, sr., Battle Ground Mercedes Gonzalez, sr., Camas Avery Henderson, sr., Skyview Alex Pine, fr., […]
Brooklynn Haywood of Union tops 4A Greater St. Helens League girls basketball all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Player of the year: Brooklynn Haywood, jr., Union Defensive player of the year: Sophie Buzzard, sr., Camas FIRST TEAM Keirra Thompson, sr., Camas Sophie Buzzard, sr., Camas Jalise Chatman, […]
Ethan Harris of Camas tops 4A Greater St. Helens League boys basketball all-league team
All-league teams as selected by league coaches: Player of the year: Ethan Harris, jr., Camas Defensive player of the year: Ethan Harris, jr., Camas FIRST TEAM Jace VanVoorhis, sr., Camas Malakai Weimer, jr., Skyview Nick Burchett, […]
Cardio Shower: Cleansing Your Body from the Inside Out
Every day, we step into the shower to cleanse our bodies, washing away dirt, sweat, and impurities. But, what if I told you your body also needs an internal shower? […]
Cinnamon Rolls
Forget the chocolates and flowers. The best expressions of love are the shameless ones. John Cusack set the bar high in “Say Anything.” He went all the way to the […]
Change Your Identity to Change Your Health
One of the biggest obstacles to achieving long-term health and fitness success is mindset. Many people struggle with consistency in their workouts and nutrition, not because they lack willpower, but […]
Egg Drop Soup
It started with a sniffle and a little scratchy throat. Before you knew it, you were achy all over and even laying in bed felt like a lot of effort. […]
Felines and Pheromones
(Picture courtesy of Freepik.com) From body language to vocalization, cats use various signs and signals to communicate – with other cats and with humans. And although we may not be able […]
Fruit Is Not The Enemy
For generations, the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” was a cornerstone of nutritional wisdom. Yet, in recent years, fruit has been vilified in certain diet circles […]
Hot Muffuletta Dip
Football fans, the time has arrived. Super Bowl, the biggest game of the year, is right around the corner, and who doesn’t love a whole day dedicated to football? Besides […]
Silent Sabotage to Fat Loss
You exercise regularly and maintain a diet that most would deem healthy. Yet, the scale isn’t budging, and your fat loss goals feel out of reach. This frustrating scenario might […]
Tuscan-style Ribollita with Rosemary and Beans
When winter sets in and the temperatures dip, nothing chases the chill quite like a piping hot bowl of soup. Loaded with good for you veggies immersed in nourishing, flavorful […]
Cats and Constipation
(Picture courtesy of Freepik.com) When cats are constipated, it not only makes them uncomfortable and restless, it could be a sign of a serious underlying medical problem. Cats, on average, move their […]
Pair Your Health Habits
Most people fail at adopting new health habits in the new year and that’s because creating new health habits that last can be extremely challenging. The good news is that […]
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Welcome to a brand new year. Full of promise and possibilities, and lots of empty squares on those shiny new calendar pages. After all the celebrating, it’s time to return […]
New Year, New Habits
The start of 2025 is a perfect time to focus on creating healthy habits that can improve your well-being for the long term. However, many people struggle to make these […]
How Many Hours DO Kitties Sleep?
Photo: Credit: Freepik.com Curious about the amount of time cats sleep, and why they seem to sleep so much? Consider then, the following comfy, cozy feline facts. Cats are fundamentally predators and […]
Lacking Motivation
We all have days when working out feels like the last thing we want to do. However, understanding why you lack motivation and taking actionable steps to overcome it can […]
Accountability is the Magic Sauce
When it comes to achieving health and fitness goals, consistency trumps perfection. Motivation and willpower can waver, but solid accountability systems ensure you stay on track even when the initial […]
Calming Overstimulated Cats
(Featured image: Courtesy of Freepik.com) Does this sound familiar? You’re tenderly petting or gently playing with your favorite feline when she suddenly becomes hyperactive or lashes out at you by biting […]
Whipped Feta and Balsamic Roasted Grapes
Merry Christmas! I hope Santa was extra good to you this year and that you found exactly what you were hoping for under the tree. Now it’s time to enjoy […]
No Guilt Holiday Treats
The holiday season is synonymous with indulgence, from buttery cookies to decadent pies. But what if you could enjoy festive treats without the guilt or fear of sabotaging your health […]
30 Minute Posole
One week to go and the merriness abounds. Christmas is all about over-the-top energy: that “not just one strand of lights, but lots of them, everything decorated to the nines” […]
Easy Muesli
Last week, merry. This week, frantic. The holidays are a trying time - all of us trying our best to get it all done. We are trying to do too […]
When Are Cats Considered Seniors?
(Picture above courtesy of freepik.com) While the average lifespan of our feline friends is 13 to 17 years, many can live to be 20 years old or more. With such a […]
Christmas Monster Cookies
Deck the halls and ho, ho, ho - Christmastime is finally here! It’s time for sleigh bells, and holly, and mistletoe, and jolly. But most of all, it’s time for […]
Why Cats Put Their Paw on Your Mouth
Featured image courtesy of cats.com Does your kitty put her paw on your mouth? Have you ever paw-ndered the reasons behind this behavior? If so, consider the following explanations. Affection: Blissfully unaware […]
Why Cats Put Their Paw on Your Mouth
Does your kitty put her paw on your mouth? Have you ever paw-ndered the reasons behind this behavior? If so, consider the following explanations. Affection: Blissfully unaware of “invading” your personal […]
Why Some Cats Eat Cat Litter
Have YOUR favorite felines suddenly developed a fondness for eating their cat litter? If so, consider the various possible reasons for this behavior. Pica: Pica is a condition where cats either […]
Why Do Cats Show You Their Butts?
Are you taken aback by the sight of your cats showing you their butts? Although this behavior may seem shocking – even inappropriate – to you, it’s actually extremely common […]
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and white nationalist Nick Fuentes spar over who is responsible for Joe Kent’s 2022 loss
In a recent video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson claimed the Central Intelligence Agency meddled in the 2022 election to ensure that […]
Kent questions efficacy of U.S. Secret Service
During an Aug. 26 independent forum hosted by a group of House Republicans investigating the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona read […]