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Glaucoma in Cats
While common in people and dogs, glaucoma is rare in cats, but can ultimately lead to blindness. However, an early diagnosis coupled with the proper treatment affords concerned owners a fighting chance at saving their favorite feline friends’ purr-ecious sight. What then, IS glaucoma? Glaucoma is a painful disorder that occurs as a […]
Seedy Oat Crackers
Don’t wait another minute. The holiday season is here and it’s all about the party bites. You don’t need a big, fancy occasion to celebrate. Today is special enough. So make yourself a festive drink, snag a cocktail napkin, and let’s have fun! Kick off baking season with these easy to make, good for you […]
Washington senator emphasizes advocating for Indigenous rights
On Nov. 26, or Native American Heritage Day, Washington Sen. Patty Murray emphasized the importance of continuing to advocate for the state’s tribal communities past the commemorative holiday. The holiday follows a month-long recognition of Indigenous people to raise a general awareness of their culture and history, as well as the modern-day challenges they face. […]
Are You Exercising Too Much?
Many exercisers make the mistake of working out so hard that when they are finished, they are completely exhausted. They may go home or take a nap. Some may reduce their overall activity for the day so that by the end of the day, they may have actually expended less energy than they would have […]
State considers payment program for car fees
For car buyers, state and county sales taxes often add thousands of dollars to the price tag for a new or used vehicle. Along with registration, title and tag fees, sales tax is due in full when registering that new, or new-to-you, car. That can keep some buyers out of the market. The state wants […]
Roasted Squash Rings with Pear, Dried Cherries and Feta
Every Thanksgiving, I think of my grandmothers, both of them gone now, but still in my heart nonetheless. They lived in opposite directions from our house, but somehow synchronized, they would arrive at exactly the same time, both of them dressed in their best for the holiday and bustling through the door carrying heavy plates […]
Maya Parman of Camas tops 4A Greater St. Helens League girls soccer all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Player of the year: Maya Parman, sr., MID, Camas FIRST TEAM Keely Wieczorek, jr., GK, Camas Paige Miller, sr., DEF, Skyview Olivia Euverman, sr., DEF, Union Madison Enright, sr., DEF, Battle Ground Madeline Johnson, jr., DEF, Camas Jasmine Whittington, sr., DEF, Camas Bailey Morris, sr., MID, Union Lily […]
Lauren Krith of Mountain View tops 3A Greater St. Helens League girls soccer all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Player of the year: Lauren Krith, so., FWD, Mountain View FIRST TEAM Ani Qualls, jr., GK, Mountain View Olivia Sweet, so., DEF, Mountain View Cali Turigliatto, jr., DEF, Prairie Josie Settle, jr., DEF, Kelso Ellie White, sr., MID, Mountain View Eva Andrews, jr., MID, Mountain View Madison Thoreson, […]
Paige Chinchen of Kalama tops Central 2B League volleyball all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: MVP: Paige Chinchen, sr., Kalama FIRST TEAM Jordyn Grabenhorst, sr., Toutle Lake Rhegan O’Neill, jr., Kalama Madison Fay, sr., Adna Kendal Collins, jr., Kalama Morgan Hamilton, jr., Onalaska Dakota Hamilton, so., Onalaska Reigha Niemeyer, jr., Wahkiakum SECOND TEAM Locals only: Irene Martinez, jr., Kalama; Alena Ross, jr., Kalama; […]
Central 2B League South Division girls soccer all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Overall MVP: Callie Lawrence, sr., Onalaska Offensive MVP: Marina Smith, sr., Toledo Defensive MVP: Brooke Milohov, sr., Kalama FIRST TEAM Alex Cleveland Barerra, sr., GK, Onalaska Haliegh Swofford, sr., FWD, Toutle Lake Brooklyn Sandridge, jr., FWD, Onalaska Kailey Shipley, sr., FWD, Kalama Rose Dillon, sr., MID, Toledo Sophie […]
“The Lars Larson Show” debate contains predictable responses on policy from candidates
Lars Larson hosted a debate on his conservative talk show between two candidates running for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Joe Kent, R-Yacolt, and Brent Hennrich, D-Vancouver, discussed their visions for Southwest Washington and views on policy. Kent emphasized his goal to unseat incumbent Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, because of her perceived status as […]
2B state quarterfinal football preview: Toledo vs. Kalama
Toledo (10-2) vs. Kalama (9-0) When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Kalama HS, 548 China Garden Rd., Kalama What: 2B state quarterfinal game Seeds: Toledo No. 8; Kalama No. 1. Broadcast info: None. Last week: Toledo beat Davenport 44-35; Kalama received a bye Last meeting: Kalama 36, Toledo 7, Oct. 22, 2021 Game notes: After winning […]
2A state quarterfinal football preview: Ridgefield vs. Squalicum
Ridgefield (11-0) vs. Squalicum (7-2) When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Civic Stadium, 1445 Puget St., Bellingham What: 2A state quarterfinal game Seeds: Ridgefield No. 5, Squalicum No. 4 Broadcast info: Online stream on N2 Media Facebook page or Squalicum videos. Last week: Ridgefield beat Orting 27-14; Squalicum beat Highline 49-14. Last meeting: First meeting Game […]
4A state quarterfinal football preview: Camas vs. Kamiakin
Camas (7-4) vs. Kamiakin (11-0) When: 3 p.m. Saturday Where: Lampson Stadium, 841 NE 22nd Ave., Kennewick What: 4A state quarterfinal game Seeds: Camas No. 5; Kamiakin No. 4 Broadcast info: Online stream at NFHS Network (subscription required). Last week: Camas beat Puyallup 17-7; Kamiakin beat North Creek 56-21. Last meeting: First meeting Game notes: […]
1B Columbia Valley League volleyball all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: MVP: Peyton Torrey, Mossyrock FIRST TEAM Peyton Dalton, Naselle Hailey Brooks, Mossyrock Brynn Tarabochia, Naselle Lanissa Amacher, Willapa Valley Paige Houghtelling, Mossyrock Lauryn McGough, Willapa Valley Kayin Shrives, Naselle SECOND TEAM Locals only — Chantelle Isaacson, Three Rivers Christian; Pervie Reed, Three Rivers Christian; Elsa Helmes, Firm Foundation; […]
Jackson Esary of Kalama tops Central 2B League South Division football all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Offensive MVP: Jackson Esary (Kalama) Defensive MVP: Kolby Mozingo (Onalaska) FIRST TEAM Offense Wyatt Nef, QB, Toledo Gabe Moon, RB, Wahkiakum Marshall Haight, RB, Onalaska Geoffrey Glass, RB, Toledo Jack Doerty, WR, Kalama Max Cox, WR, Kalama Carson Olmstead, TE, Toledo Josue Roque, OL, Onalaska Joshill Tilton, OL, […]
Fit For a Thanksgiving Feast
Halloween candy wrappings are still scattered around the house and already, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Holiday feasts in the USA often involve an all-out gorge with everyone retreating to the couch after dinner feeling bloated and about to burst. It’s enough to challenge the willpower of even the most-disciplined, fitness enthusiast. The good […]
Gracie Byrnes of R.A. Long tops 3A/2A Greater St. Helens League slowpitch softball all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: League MVP: Gracie Byrnes, sr., R.A. Long FIRST TEAM Roxana Yuman, sr., P, Kelso Gabriela Ventura, jr., IF, Columbia River Mia Yanez, so., IF, Columbia River Sophia Soto, jr., IF, Hudson’s Bay Megan Jenkins, jr., IF, Mark Morris Hope Childers, sr., IF, R.A. Long Natalie Collins, sr., IF, […]
Cardiomyopathy in Cats
Cardiomyopathy, simply put, refers to a “disease of the heart muscle,” specifically the myocardium. It’s a condition caused by a structural abnormality in one or more of the four chambers of the heart, most commonly the left ventricle. The muscle involved becomes too thick, either scars and stiffens or weakens, thereby impairing the heart’s ability […]