Patrick Webb

The Naselle High School cross country team includes, back row left to right, Trajen Ford, Cheyenne Engelson and Shaylee Suomela. At front are Jaylee Bonk, Moses Schell, Karsen Green, Caesar Garcia and Logan Wirkkala-Scheller. Not pictured are Reilly Browning, Bo Dunagan and Andy Rosas. PATRICK WEBB

It is all smiles for Elsa Linquist, Nora Soule, Taylor Morrison, Gracie Wirkkala and Sophia Bittner because having five girls on the high school cross cross country team this fall means Ilwaco is better placed for points and team contention. PATRICK WEBB

Gregory Zschomler is serious about play.

Ferrell Hornsby moved to Long Beach, Washington, more than two years ago and is known for her musical talents. She also is a published author in three genres.

LONG BEACH, Wash. — Ferrell Hornsby has always been a storyteller.

LONG BEACH — One of the largest gatherings of regional authors in recent times is planned Oct. 5. The all-day event at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 N Place

Gio Perez reads banned books.

Steffi Thomas is shown at the Ocean Park Timberland Library branch with a Pokemon character. She is a published author in the high fantasy genre. As well as books, she

The girl asked, “Would you do it all over again?”

Steffi Thomas is pictured at the Ocean Park Timberland Library branch with a Pokemon character. She is a published author in the high fantasy genre. As well as books, she sells crocheted amigurumi stuffed animals and other items in Ocean Park and through an Etsy online store. PATRICK WEBB