Columbia River High School seniors Keith Blau, 18, and Luci Ianello, 17, look over choices for the school's new mascot, the Rapids or the Captains, while pausing for a photo in the school's gym.

A renewed effort to replace Columbia River High School’s chieftain mascot has garnered support from students and alumni who decry the image of a Native American as derogatory. More than 1,300 ...

And at Columbia River High School, people have questioned whether the school's mascot the “Chieftains” is appropriate. “Really, the most important opinion on this issue is that of Native ...

— After more than 50 years, it appears the Columbia River High School mascot is on its way out. The Vancouver Public Schools board is set to vote to get rid of the Chieftain name and image.