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December 30, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

Remember when the Chicago Vanguards softball team wagered $500 on their own win during a “money game” — and nearly blew it? Read story

Todd Sheets&rsquo; unlikely connection to the late Richard Newkirk, a Hollywood casting director, resulted in his acquiring much of Newkirk&rsquo;s personal memorabilia collection, like a signed photo of the cast of &ldquo;NCIS.&rdquo; (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

‘I’ve always been fascinated by faces’: Vancouver man collects 300 autographs of celebrities

Todd Sheets&rsquo; unlikely connection to the late Richard Newkirk, a Hollywood casting director, resulted in his acquiring much of Newkirk&rsquo;s personal memorabilia collection, like a signed photo of the cast of &ldquo;NCIS.&rdquo; (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

December 28, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

When Todd Sheets sent an admiring letter to former President Ronald Reagan, the cordial reply he received was tagged “photo enclosed,” but there was no photo in the envelope. Sheets, who is genial and persistent, chalked up the mistake to Reagan’s busy schedule and advanced age, and tried a second… Read story

Mike Koon takes part in a hike on a guided tour offered by the park service Jan. 1, 2017, at Battle Ground Lake State Park. There will be two volunteer-led hikes this New Year's Day at the park, but space is limited and registration is required.

Start 2024 on right foot with volunteer-led interpretive hikes at Battle Ground State Park

Mike Koon takes part in a hike on a guided tour offered by the park service Jan. 1, 2017, at Battle Ground Lake State Park. There will be two volunteer-led hikes this New Year's Day at the park, but space is limited and registration is required.

December 21, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Life

Thanks to two new books that explore its history and geology, Battle Ground Lake has enjoyed a recent star turn in local historical and scientific circles — as well as in the pages of The Columbian. Read story

The intricate cloud bands of Jupiter and one of its largest moons, Europa, as photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope in August 2020.

Cold Moon rising: If skies are clear, Earth’s satellite will shine with a magical glow around Christmas

The intricate cloud bands of Jupiter and one of its largest moons, Europa, as photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope in August 2020.

December 12, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

and that’s always an astronomical if in this generally overcast season — the night sky on and around Christmas will shine with a magical, silver-white glow. Read story

Coming in for a landing: A hummingbird approaches one of the many bird feeders in Jack Burkman’s yard in Vancouver. Burkman has outfitted his hummingbird feeders with watertight, clamp-on heat lamps that keep the nectar from freezing during winter. “Consistency is the key thing,” he said.

Nature + nurture = Even birds can use a little help in Southwest Washington winters

Coming in for a landing: A hummingbird approaches one of the many bird feeders in Jack Burkman’s yard in Vancouver. Burkman has outfitted his hummingbird feeders with watertight, clamp-on heat lamps that keep the nectar from freezing during winter. “Consistency is the key thing,” he said.

December 9, 2023, 6:13am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Everybody can use a little help making it through the ravages of winter. Even birds. Read story

The second annual edition of &ldquo;Voices of the River,&rdquo; the journal of the Vancouver-based Confluence Project, is out now.

Latest ‘Voices of the River’ highlights dams: Confluence Project aims to revive tribal history along river

The second annual edition of &ldquo;Voices of the River,&rdquo; the journal of the Vancouver-based Confluence Project, is out now.

December 7, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

The fate of big hydroelectric dams on Pacific Northwest rivers is a longstanding, hot-button issue that gets hotter every day. Read story

The Beacock Music Jazz Band brings the swing to Clearwater Springs Assisted Living one morning in November. Senior homes are &ldquo;a great circuit&rdquo; for senior musicians, said bandleader Gene Burton, on saxophone at front right.

‘Music makes everybody happy’: Beacock Music Jazz Band keeps senior musicians busy and musically sharpvideo icon

The Beacock Music Jazz Band brings the swing to Clearwater Springs Assisted Living one morning in November. Senior homes are &ldquo;a great circuit&rdquo; for senior musicians, said bandleader Gene Burton, on saxophone at front right.

December 2, 2023, 6:13am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

If you thought that life in retirement was quiet, get a load of the huge, happy noise the Beacock Music Jazz Band pumps out. Read story

A section of the Washougal River Greenway Trail, this long pedestrian bridge offers elegant views of the river below.

Where the pavement goes: Keep your feet dry this winter on Clark County’s paved walking paths

A section of the Washougal River Greenway Trail, this long pedestrian bridge offers elegant views of the river below.

November 25, 2023, 6:13am Clark County Life

The killjoy of winter walking is getting your feet wet. Pavement, ironically enough, may be what you need this season to enjoy the outdoors. Read story

Blue Monday concept.

Keep the winter blues at bay: Bolstering those anti-gloom defenses in Pacific Northwest’s SAD season

Blue Monday concept.

November 18, 2023, 6:13am Clark County Health

Kim Schneiderman knows just what to do when seasonal gloom closes in on her. Read story

Master Chorale sets special show: Vancouver group to perform musical ‘A Christmas Carol’

November 16, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

In its upcoming holiday concerts, the Vancouver Master Chorale will top off Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with the one element that’s always been sorely missing from this dramatic tale: music. Read story