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Randy Studer volunteers his time to care for Wilson Bridge Cemetery. He undertakes extensive preparations for Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Lone volunteer takes responsibility for upkeep of pioneer Wilson Bridge Cemetery

Randy Studer volunteers his time to care for Wilson Bridge Cemetery. He undertakes extensive preparations for Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

November 13, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Many living people seem to think that the environs of dead people are cared for by invisible angels. Read story

Dean and Connie Sherman

Three books by Clark County authors portray sacrifices of military service

Dean and Connie Sherman

November 6, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Life

The joys of love and the horrors of war are on equally intense display in “They Called Him Marvin,” a true tale that’s been imaginatively fleshed out by Washougal author Roger Stark. Read story

For Korean landscape artist Jungmoo Ahn, painting is a spiritual experience.

Clark County artists open their doors

For Korean landscape artist Jungmoo Ahn, painting is a spiritual experience.

November 3, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

Growing up in the aftermath of the Korean War, Jungmoo Ahn tried painting away his hunger, anger and loneliness, he said. Read story

Camas High School student Audrey Wagner, 16, dances with friends to the music of the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra at Providence Academy.

All that ‘Jass’ a hit at Vancouver’s Providence Academyvideo icon

Camas High School student Audrey Wagner, 16, dances with friends to the music of the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra at Providence Academy.

October 30, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

The lush sounds and sophisticated steps of a century ago are swinging back into style at one of Vancouver’s most historical sites. Read story

"Even though this is such a silly project, I wanted to go (to the Sandy Swimming Hole in Washougal) because it connects me with my roots," said Brad Richardson, executive director of the Clark County Historical Museum.

Swimming in history: Clark County lads pout, pose, preen for fun and (non)profit

"Even though this is such a silly project, I wanted to go (to the Sandy Swimming Hole in Washougal) because it connects me with my roots," said Brad Richardson, executive director of the Clark County Historical Museum.

October 27, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

The frigid water at Washougal’s Sandy swimming hole was no deterrence for Brad Richardson. Just check out the sassy pose and seductive pout on Clark County’s premiere history hunk. Read story

Vancouver Master Chorale will sing along to the 1925 classic "The Phantom of the Opera," starring Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin, on Oct. 29 and 30 in Battle Ground.

Vancouver Master Chorale gives a voice to horror classic

Vancouver Master Chorale will sing along to the 1925 classic "The Phantom of the Opera," starring Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin, on Oct. 29 and 30 in Battle Ground.

October 20, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

Big news on Broadway is the recent announcement that “The Phantom of the Opera,” the record-breaking Andrew Lloyd Weber musical that’s been running since 1988, will close early next year. Read story

Rikeem Sholes of Vancouver became a "Kettle Hero" last year, after the Navy veteran and biologist won a scholarship from the Pat Tillman Foundation.

Black biologist from Vancouver leads others to new heights in the great outdoors

Rikeem Sholes of Vancouver became a "Kettle Hero" last year, after the Navy veteran and biologist won a scholarship from the Pat Tillman Foundation.

October 16, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

When he was growing up, Rikeem Sholes’ knowledge of the great outdoors was as flat as his TV screen. Read story

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Level with doctor on drinking whether or not you have a cancer diagnosis

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October 9, 2022, 5:30am Breast Cancer

Stir together the unexpected stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic and the easy comfort that alcohol brings stressed-out people. Read story

Tony Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, speaks out in favor of federal recognition for the Chinook tribe, which continues to suffer poverty and poor health while other tribes move ahead, he said. More than 100 Chinook people and allies gathered Friday on Vancouver's Officers Row for a show of political support for the Chinook Restoration Act.

Chinook Indian Nation members rally for recognition in Vancouver

Tony Johnson, chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation, speaks out in favor of federal recognition for the Chinook tribe, which continues to suffer poverty and poor health while other tribes move ahead, he said. More than 100 Chinook people and allies gathered Friday on Vancouver's Officers Row for a show of political support for the Chinook Restoration Act.

October 7, 2022, 2:44pm Clark County News

More than 100 members of the Chinook Indian Nation, and their local friends and allies, gathered Friday on Vancouver’s Officers Row to show support for federal tribal recognition. They urged congressional leaders to pass the Chinook Restoration Act, bringing benefits to the tribe and starting the process of establishing a… Read story

The authentically old-timey Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra, led by Vancouver's Sammuel Murry-Hawkins, brings the swingin' sounds of the Jazz Age to Providence Academy ballroom every first Friday, starting Oct. 7.

Vancouver’s Ne Plus Ultra launches monthly concert, dance at Providence Academy

The authentically old-timey Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra, led by Vancouver's Sammuel Murry-Hawkins, brings the swingin' sounds of the Jazz Age to Providence Academy ballroom every first Friday, starting Oct. 7.

October 6, 2022, 6:06am Clark County Life

Are you ready to put on the ritz in downtown Vancouver? Read story