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Clark County Life

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, right, and Gold Star mother Meredith McMackin, far right, walk toward the Clark County Veterans War Memorial in 2021, during a wreath laying ceremony as part of a Memorial Day observance at the Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks.
This Thai dessert marries super-sweet mangoes with super-sweet sticky rice drenched in coconut milk.

Mango Sticky Rice a sweet Thai treat that’s delightfully easy to make

This Thai dessert marries super-sweet mangoes with super-sweet sticky rice drenched in coconut milk.

May 24, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

When I was in college, I accompanied my parents on a trip to Thailand. My memories of that time are accessible only through a haze of powerful emotions, because my reason for tagging along was that I desperately wanted to see the young man I hoped to marry. I met… Read story

Winery tasting room open at Grant House

May 22, 2023, 7:31am Clark County Life

Pam Walden recently opened a tasting room in The Grant House at 1101 Officers Row to showcase wine from her Portland-based winery Willful Wine. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: A long journey to meet our first child

May 21, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

My wife and I met and married in our mid-30s. Deciding to have children was the easiest decision of our marriage. When nature didn’t cooperate, we had to find other ways. Adopting became the second-easiest decision of our marriage. My wife had always wanted to adopt, and I wasn’t born… Read story

Friends of the Columbia Gorge land trust director Dan Bell, left, landscape architect Jeramie Shane and senior designer Margaret Drew of Mayer/Reed and Friends communications director Tim Dobyns explore the Cape Horn Preserve. The site will get a new overlook and many accessible, inclusive amenities in years to come.

Columbia River Gorge goal: Recreation access for all

Friends of the Columbia Gorge land trust director Dan Bell, left, landscape architect Jeramie Shane and senior designer Margaret Drew of Mayer/Reed and Friends communications director Tim Dobyns explore the Cape Horn Preserve. The site will get a new overlook and many accessible, inclusive amenities in years to come.

May 21, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

The rugged Columbia River Gorge is one of the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest. But not everyone has the ability or resources to enjoy it. Read story

Check It Out: Enjoy a buffet of books about the wonder of words

May 21, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

At a very early age, I fell in love with words, and I was fortunate to have parents who encouraged my passion for reading and writing. Numbers may be my nemesis, but words have always been my friends. Read story

In 1847, traveling artist Paul Kane stopped at Fort Vancouver, where he painted a portrait of Naukane (John Cox or Coxe), a member of Hawaiian royalty. Fur trading companies contracted with Hawaiians for many jobs. Cox, a retired Hudson's Bay Company employee, died at Fort Vancouver in 1850. At one time, the plain south of the fort was called Cox Plain.

Clark County History: Naukane

In 1847, traveling artist Paul Kane stopped at Fort Vancouver, where he painted a portrait of Naukane (John Cox or Coxe), a member of Hawaiian royalty. Fur trading companies contracted with Hawaiians for many jobs. Cox, a retired Hudson's Bay Company employee, died at Fort Vancouver in 1850. At one time, the plain south of the fort was called Cox Plain.

May 21, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

At 12, Naukane witnessed the 1779 killing of Capt. James Cook at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii. The boy was a member of Hawaiian royalty. But, as he watched the English explorer’s death, he never knew he’d become the first Hawaiian to pierce the Pacific Northwest interior. Nor realize he’d spend much… Read story

Energy Adviser: Special care for business customers

May 20, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

All of Clark Public Utilities’ 228,000-plus customers have unique circumstances, needs and goals that drive their energy consumption habits, but the competitive nature of a utility’s commercial and industrial customers means they require additional assistance. Read story

Gardening with Allen: Thinning will help apple crop

May 20, 2023, 6:01am Clark County Life

My apple trees had more blossoms this spring than I have ever seen. I understand that when apple trees have a heavy crop one year, they tend to be very light the next year. Is there anything I can do to reduce this year’s crop? What is the best way… Read story

Two fried tenders are served on an airy waffle with a side of housemade vanilla syrup at Cecilia in Vancouver.

Brunch is boffo at Vancouver’s Cecilia

Two fried tenders are served on an airy waffle with a side of housemade vanilla syrup at Cecilia in Vancouver.

May 19, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

The owners of Amaro’s Table recently opened a brunch spot in the space formerly occupied by Lapellah and then Saap. Amaro’s Table customers have been asking the restaurant to offer breakfast for years. Their response is a fresh take on decadent sweet and savory meals as well as boozy drinks… Read story