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Maddie Snyder

Maddie Snyder

Maddie Snyder is a senior at Catlin Gabel High School, covering youth sports in the Portland area from a student perspective. This story is part of an initiative by WW to develop young voices in journalism.

Friday Night Lights Are Dimmer in the Portland Bleachers
Sports

Friday Night Lights Are Dimmer in the Portland Bleachers

It’s the biggest night of the week in many high schools across the country. Here, it feels more like a subdued social gathering.

By Maddie SnyderNovember 12, 2025 at 6:32 am PST

Girls’ Participation in High School Basketball Is Dwindling in Oregon
Sports

Girls’ Participation in High School Basketball Is Dwindling in Oregon

It’s been more than 20 years since Portland was home to a WNBA franchise, and although media hype is high, there is one unfortunate new phenomenon:The Portland Fire are returning to a city where girls aren’t playing as much high school basketball.

By Maddie SnyderSeptember 03, 2025 at 6:00 am PDT
Starbucks Workers Rally One Month Into Strike

Starbucks Workers Rally One Month Into Strike


Keep Warm This Winter With Five Sublimely Spicy Meals

Keep Warm This Winter With Five Sublimely Spicy Meals


Oregon: No Place to Die

Oregon: No Place to Die


New Mural Painted on Downtown’s Washington Center

New Mural Painted on Downtown’s Washington Center


Legal Challenge Filed Against Ballot Initiative Aimed at Rerouting Climate Tax Dollars to Police

Legal Challenge Filed Against Ballot Initiative Aimed at Rerouting Climate Tax Dollars to Police


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