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November 12, 2026

Washougal, Camas fall in football bids

OLYMPIA 48, CAMAS 41 — David Ukwu broke free on an 85-yard touchdown run with 5:35 to play to lift No. 16 Olympia to a wild win over No. 17 Camas in a 4A state-qualifying football playoff game Friday in Olympia.

November 12, 2026
This stringer of catchable rainbows fell to a yellow Rooster Tail spinner in Icehouse Lake. The small lake is perfect for fishing with small children, and offers plenty of easy bank access. (Terry Otto for The Columbian)

Lowland lakes preparing for trout fishing

The first trout stockings of the Washington lowland lakes trout season have begun, with three lakes in Vancouver’s backyard already well stocked. Lakes in Southwest Washington are set to receive well over 130,000 trout, mostly catchable rainbows.

November 5, 2026
Instructor Nick Jiles, left, sits with student Zen Paris, 7, on Saturday during an adaptive boxing class at Elite Recovery NW in east Vancouver. The class is designed for youth and adults with autism or other disabilities. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Adaptive boxing class helps youth with autism

When Nick Jiles launched his sauna and cold plunge business, he didn’t expect to add boxing coach to his list of roles. But with extra space to fill and a lifelong passion for boxing, he decided to set up a small gym.