“I had to remind myself that I was not dying or crying,” said Jill Pearson after crossing the finish line in her homemade marathon on Saturday morning. The 29-year-old high school teacher said running the 26.2 miles was her way of celebrating her birthday that occurred several weeks ago.

Sea Scouts tested their mettle against the mighty Columbia River on Friday afternoon in the groups first navigational feat of the season. “We’re always looking for new members,” said Skipper Deidra Baumgarten, noting the unit offers rank and advancement and two rafting trips this summer.

Thomasian was a dedicated varsity basketball, softball and volleyball player all through high school; she was also on the varsity cheerleading squad for a season. An excellent student and athlete, she enjoyed the sports she played, but softball was her niche, where she played second base and shortstop.

People who are new to watching or playing roller derby always want insight on what runs through my head when I’m competing, how do you DO that?!

Community support, comradery typify league, Sport grown to international status; Portland home to world champs

Mt. Hood Meadows may be closed, but that won’t stop local athlete Jalen Randall from taking advantage of end-of-season powder.