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For snow play, many Clark County residents head to Oregon&#039;s Mount Hood.

Playing in snow is cool — and close

For snow play, many Clark County residents head to Oregon&#039;s Mount Hood.

January 10, 2020, 6:06am Clark County Life

Serious skiers and snowboarders know where to go and what to do. That doesn’t mean those who take a more casual approach can’t have fun in the snow, too. Read story

Kelly Garcia, pictured at her home in Vancouver, is teaching a class called Adulting 101 through Clark College&#039;s continuing education program that will begin in February. The class covers topics such as succeeding in the workplace, housing and money management.

Life lessons inspire new Adulting 101 class at Clark College

Kelly Garcia, pictured at her home in Vancouver, is teaching a class called Adulting 101 through Clark College&#039;s continuing education program that will begin in February. The class covers topics such as succeeding in the workplace, housing and money management.

January 10, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Life

Kelly Garcia teaches personal finance courses to people in their 40s and 50s buried by debt and not sure how to dig themselves out. She outlines how to budget with cash envelopes, build an emergency fund and save for retirement. Read story

Vancouver Public Works AmeriCorps member Shane Carter discusses items that are not compostable during a lunch-and-learn class offered by Vancouver&#039;s solid waste department at Columbia Bank&#039;s Community Room in Vancouver.

Get the scoop on composting with ‘Organics 101’ class in Vancouver

Vancouver Public Works AmeriCorps member Shane Carter discusses items that are not compostable during a lunch-and-learn class offered by Vancouver&#039;s solid waste department at Columbia Bank&#039;s Community Room in Vancouver.

December 20, 2019, 6:04am Clark County Life

You’re not the only one still trying to figure out the curbside organics collection service rolled out in October for Vancouver residents. Read story

Tina Kendall, environmental outreach specialist for Clark County Public Health, demonstrates furoshiki, the Japanese art of wrapping presents in fabric.

Japanese art of furoshiki an elegant alternative for gift-givingvideo icon

Tina Kendall, environmental outreach specialist for Clark County Public Health, demonstrates furoshiki, the Japanese art of wrapping presents in fabric.

December 19, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Life

Holiday wrapping paper looks festive, but it contributes to the 25 percent increase in trash Americans throw away between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Read story

Washougal River Christmas Trees, a 160-acre farm, is open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. through Dec. 18.

There’s still time to cut a fresh Christmas tree, but window of opportunity is closing

Washougal River Christmas Trees, a 160-acre farm, is open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. through Dec. 18.

December 13, 2019, 6:00am Life

If you had hoped to cut a fresh Christmas tree but haven’t made it out yet this season, your options are dwindling. A shortage rooted in the Great Recession continues to beleaguer local farms. Read story

Sarah, from left, Vivian, Lucy and Chris Collmer walk their dog, Teddy, in the Hough neighborhood of Vancouver. The Collmer family tries to walk for excursions downtown to reduce carbon emissions. Sarah Collmer said they have come to really enjoy this time together. &quot;You notice more things and connect with the community more,&quot; she said.

Vancouver couple take meaningful steps to address daughters’ climate change worries

Sarah, from left, Vivian, Lucy and Chris Collmer walk their dog, Teddy, in the Hough neighborhood of Vancouver. The Collmer family tries to walk for excursions downtown to reduce carbon emissions. Sarah Collmer said they have come to really enjoy this time together. &quot;You notice more things and connect with the community more,&quot; she said.

December 8, 2019, 5:59am Clark County News

Melting glaciers. Rising seas. Devastating storms. Wildfires. Read story

Steve Shelton with the Columbia Willamette Enological Society smells a glass of wine during a planning session with chefs in the Mess Hall at the Fort Vancouver National Site to create a menu of hors d&#039;oeuvres to pair with wines at an upcoming meeting.

Local wine club focuses on good wine, ‘everyday folks’

Steve Shelton with the Columbia Willamette Enological Society smells a glass of wine during a planning session with chefs in the Mess Hall at the Fort Vancouver National Site to create a menu of hors d&#039;oeuvres to pair with wines at an upcoming meeting.

December 1, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

With wine tasting rooms opening left and right in Vancouver’s new waterfront development, this may be just the time to learn more about fermented grape juice. Read story

The Community Tree Lighting begins at 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 and culminates in Santa&#039;s arrival at 6 p.m. and the illumination of Vancouver&#039;s holiday tree.

Ho-ho-hoping to see you all at Community Tree Lighting

The Community Tree Lighting begins at 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 and culminates in Santa&#039;s arrival at 6 p.m. and the illumination of Vancouver&#039;s holiday tree.

November 29, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

Maybe there’s 12,000 lights on the holiday tree in Esther Short Park. Maybe 20,000. In any case, after the ceremonial flipping of the switch Nov. 29, the tree will glow as a beacon of holiday spirit. Read story

Wendy Smith of Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge near Washougal shares a snack with some four-legged friends. The animal refuge is home to some 130 animals, including 35 pigs.

Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge rescues, re-homes barnyard beasts

Wendy Smith of Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge near Washougal shares a snack with some four-legged friends. The animal refuge is home to some 130 animals, including 35 pigs.

November 28, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge rescues, rehomes barnyard beasts Read story

A model railroad is part of the permanent collection at the Washington State Historical Museum in Tacoma.

Day trip: Tacoma by Amtrak’s Cascades train

A model railroad is part of the permanent collection at the Washington State Historical Museum in Tacoma.

November 8, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

My husband and sons love trains so much that they were even willing to do something educational if it meant they could ride the rails. Read story