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Should You Workout During The Coronavirus Outbreak?
As a result of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, many are asking whether they should be working out and heading to the gym? First, let’s make sure you’re not using the outbreak as an excuse to skip your workouts! It’s important to note that exercise actually strengthens your immune system and those who are healthy […]
Beach House Salad – Make it at Home!
I am so excited I can barely write this. Pay attention here, because have I got a treat for you. How many times have you eaten something amazing in a restaurant and said to yourself, “Gee, I wish I could make this at home?” This is exactly how I felt many times, through the years, […]
Greater St. Helens League girls wrestling all-league team
FIRST TEAM Presley Lindeman, 100, Kelso Uruwa Abe, 105, Ridgefield Tyla Engstrom, 110, Ridgefield Madeline Prichard, 115, Skyview Alejandra Ayers, 120, Union Riley Aamold, 125, Union Joselyn Ortiz, 130, Washougal Allison Blaine, 135, Hudson’s Bay Envee Sakhoeun-Hem, 140, Union Lacey Klopman, 145, Washougal Nevaeh Cassidy, 155, Union Katelyn Cera, 170, Mountain View Autumn Aho, 190, […]
2A Greater St. Helens League boys wrestling all-league team
FIRST TEAM Gaige Pilot, jr., 106, Woodland Judeah Sanders, jr., 113, Woodland Josiah Sanders, sr., 120, Woodland Cole Pass, sr., 126, Washougal Stephen Warren, jr., 132, Washougal Joseph Hernandez, sr., 138, Mark Morris Cohen Hutchinson, so., 145, Ridgefield Scott Lees, sr., 152, Washougal Gus Shelley, sr., 160, Washougal Atticus Kurtz, sr., 170, Columbia River Cody […]
3A Greater St. Helens League boys wrestling all-league team
FIRST TEAM Ethan Freund, fr., 106, Kelso Hunter Brown, jr., 113, Mountain View Noah Larsen, sr., 120, Prairie Edward Jones, jr., 126, Prairie Noah Messman, jr., 132, Mountain View Jason Wilcox, jr., 138, Prairie Denny Roa, sr., 145, Evergreen Nathaniel Carlyle, sr., 152, Hudson’s Bay Camden Courtney, sr., 160, Hudson’s Bay Shale Webb, jr., 170, […]
1A Trico League wrestling all-league team
Wrestler of the year: Logan Hoffberger, Stevenson FIRST TEAM Solomon Mahoney, 106, Stevenson Tony Ibsen, 113, Castle Rock Cody Eckman, 120, Columbia-White Salmon Logan Hoffberger, 126, Stevenson Payden Webster, 132, Columbia-White Salmon Hunter Mallicoat, 138, La Center Elijah Volk, 145, Seton Catholic CJ Hamblin, 152, Seton Catholic Austin McQuilliams, 160, Castle Rock Dakota Gottschalk, 170, […]
Finn seeks to lift Woodland priorities in Cowlitz County
This time next year, Will Finn would like to be in position to elevate Woodland priorities in Cowlitz County. He won’t know the specific position, though, for a few months. Finn, the city’s mayor, announced this week that he will seek the Cowlitz County commission District 1 seat. If he wins the Nov. 3 general […]
4A Greater St. Helens League wrestling all-league team
FIRST TEAM Porter Craig, so., 106, Camas Israel Gonzalez, so., 113, Heritage Dylyn Jimenez, sr., 120, Union Ryan Esperto, sr., 126, Union Daniel Joner, sr., 132, Battle Ground Andres Nicasio, jr., 138, Union Calvin Bahl, jr., 145, Union Ruben Kovalenko, jr., 152, Union Gideon Malychewski, sr., 160, Camas Kyle Brosius, sr., 170, Union Daniel Rasmussen, […]
Do You Really Need a Training Program to Garden?
Many consider gardening as a peaceful, meditative activity and rarely consider that they may require a training program to prepare for the activity. If you break gardening down into its most fundamental movements, you’re basically pulling, pushing, bending, squatting and lunging the entire time requiring muscular strength and endurance, core conditioning, mobility and flexibility. It […]
What’s at stake/what’s next for area team in this weekend’s regional basketball games
Here’s what happens to winners and losers of this week’s regional round of the state basketball tournaments. 4A BOYS Hardwood Classic March 4-7 at Tacoma Dome (1) Union vs. (8) Gonzaga Prep, 2 p.m. Saturday at Battle Ground Winner plays in quarterfinals vs. Round of 12 winner TBD, 5:30 p.m. Thursday Loser plays in round […]
Stomatitis in Cats
Whether you’re familiar or unfamiliar with this condition, simply put, feline stomatitis is a severe and painful inflammation of a cat’s mouth and gums. Affecting cats of any age and breed, it usually causes ulcers that can involve a cat’s lips, tongue, gums and the back of her throat. While there’s no one cause of […]
Low-Carb Seeded Quick Bread
Piping hot water, steamy and soothing, makes the damp, dreary, cold winter days a little better. A freshly brewed cup of tea and a little “something” to go along with it is especially nice to enjoy while you curl up under your favorite throw with a good book. Someone must have realized this, because March […]
Shaela Ausmus of Washougal tops 3A/2A Greater St. Helens League gymnastics all-league team
All-around gymnast of the year: Shaela Ausmus, sr., Washougal Gymnast of the year: Joslyn Mayberry, so., Ridgefield FIRST TEAM Sophie Wong, fr., bar, Mountain View Joslyn Mayberry, so, floor, Ridgefield Ellie Anderson, vault, Hudson’s Bay Joslyn Mayberry, so., beam, Ridgefield SECOND TEAM Ellie Anderson, bars/floor, Hudson’s Bay; Xia Webster, jr., vault, Columbia River; Breaanna Koenninger, […]
Shea McGee of Camas leads 4A Greater St. Helens League gymnastics all-league team
All-around gymnast of the year: Shea McGee, jr., Camas Co-gymnasts of the year: Katelyn Epperly, jr., Skyview; Allison Yajko, sr., Skyview FIRST TEAM Alyssa Shibata, jr., bars, Camas Katelyn Epperly, jr., floor, Skyview Katelyn Epperly, jr., vault, Skyview Katelyn Epperly, jr., beam, Skyview SECOND TEAM Peyton Cody, so., bars, Camas; Lizzy Wing, sr., floor, Camas; […]
Adjusted RPI, and projected regional round matchups, girls basketball 4A-1A
Today through Saturday night, we’ll be updating the RPI rankings, removing teams that have been eliminated. Today, we start projecting what next week’s regional matchups might look like. RPI rankings used were as of 1:30 p.m. Friday. Teams in bold have clinched state berths. For projecting teams that have not yet clinched, we chose the […]
Are You Staying Up With The Fitness Trends?
The American College of Sports Medicine surveyed 3000 health and fitness pros to determine the top fitness trends for 2020. If you’re in a rut with your fitness routine, perhaps you need to try one of these hot trends! Wearable Technology Wearable technology was again the #1 trend and includes smart watches, fitness trackers, HR […]
Adjusted RPI and regional round projected matchups, boys basketball 4A-1A
Today through Saturday night, we’ll be updating the RPI rankings, removing teams that have been eliminated. Today, we start projecting what next week’s regional matchups might look like. RPI rankings used were as of 1:30 p.m. Friday. Teams in bold have clinched state berths. For projecting teams that have not yet clinched, we chose the […]
Sheet Pan Jambalaya
It’s Mardi Gras time! I love New Orleans and can’t wait to cook something fun to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Let the good times roll with this Sheet Pan Jambalaya. Simple ingredients and easy enough that you can make it on a weeknight. Using two sheet pans means your rice cooks perfectly and your […]
Why Are You Eating So Late?
One of the worst habits people can get into is eating late at night. Think about it this way. You’re just going to bed. Why do you need all that energy and calories when you’re just sleeping? Generally, when people are eating late at night, their choices aren’t healthy. They may be eating chips or […]
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Has your senior kitty been wolfing down her food but losing weight? Has her fur lost its luster? Is she overly active, crying at night, and flooding her litter box? If so, she may be suffering from feline hyperthyroidism. Please review the seven Questions and Answers below to educate yourself more fully about this condition. […]