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Clark County Life

Green hops (Rachel Pinsky)

Fresh-hop beer still here, Clark County brewers remind us

Green hops (Rachel Pinsky)

September 30, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

Craft beer nerds know that fresh hop beer season starts in late August, but some mistakenly think that it ends in early September. Contrary to popular belief, this celebration of beer made with wet green flowers — instead of the usual dried hops — continues into October. Read story

Gray's Restaurant and Bar, 301 W.

Eat up Vancouver! Dine the Couve returns

Gray's Restaurant and Bar, 301 W.

September 30, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

Dine the Couve showcases Clark County’s growing food scene throughout October, when participating restaurants will offer three items for $25 or $35. Read story

Health Inspections, Sept. 21-27

September 30, 2022, 5:27am Clark County Life

7-Eleven, 5101 N.E. 112th Ave., Vancouver 0 Read story

Artist Mario De Leon, left, takes a cherry picker up to work on his mural of Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer Carmen Amaya on Washington Street. The mural is part of the Great River Arts Festival, happening now through Oct. 10.

Great River Arts Festival: Vancouver culture, history depicted in 14 downtown murals

Artist Mario De Leon, left, takes a cherry picker up to work on his mural of Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer Carmen Amaya on Washington Street. The mural is part of the Great River Arts Festival, happening now through Oct. 10.

September 29, 2022, 6:07am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Local Boy Tatau is collaborating with Vancouver’s Downtown Association and the Ke Kukui Foundation to make Vancouver more colorful — way more colorful. Read story

Before dying in 2020, the Old Apple Tree oversaw the Hudson's Bay Company's exit to Canada, Americans gaining Fort Vancouver, the establishment of Washington as a territory and a state, soldiers working a spruce mill, the Army polo field becoming an airfield, workers from across the country flocking to the shipyard for jobs and the building of an interstate bridge.

Try This: Old Apple Tree Festival, BirdFest and Bluegrass, Oktoberfest

Before dying in 2020, the Old Apple Tree oversaw the Hudson's Bay Company's exit to Canada, Americans gaining Fort Vancouver, the establishment of Washington as a territory and a state, soldiers working a spruce mill, the Army polo field becoming an airfield, workers from across the country flocking to the shipyard for jobs and the building of an interstate bridge.

September 29, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week Read story

Comedian Marlon Wayans will preform at ilani on Dec. 1.

Marlon Wayans to perform at ilani

Comedian Marlon Wayans will preform at ilani on Dec. 1.

September 29, 2022, 5:56am Clark County Life

Comedian, actor and writer Marlon Wayans will bring his “Microphone Fiend” tour to ilani’s Cowltiz Ballroom at 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets for the show — $25 and $45 — go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday on ilaniresort.com and Ticketmaster.com. Read story

My stepmother, Kaye, was a little salty, a little sweet and loved a good meal. This piquant recipe for salmon filets with a honey-garlic sauce is in her honor.

Salmon a la Kaye: Salty, sweet dish tribute to stepmom

My stepmother, Kaye, was a little salty, a little sweet and loved a good meal. This piquant recipe for salmon filets with a honey-garlic sauce is in her honor.

September 28, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

My stepmother, Kaye Wolverton, passed away recently. Her memorial service was on Sept. 19, the same day as Queen Elizabeth II, though with a bit less pomp. Like the royal funeral, there was a dog present, though my father’s rat terrier is markedly less well-behaved than the former queen’s corgis.… Read story

Jan, left, and Dean Johnson each have a separate space at their Ariel home to pursue their individual hobbies. The couple, in their 80s, also enjoy going to car shows with the 1957 Chevy Bel Air behind them in Dean's garage.

Retired Clark County couple stay active, engaged with hobbies

Jan, left, and Dean Johnson each have a separate space at their Ariel home to pursue their individual hobbies. The couple, in their 80s, also enjoy going to car shows with the 1957 Chevy Bel Air behind them in Dean's garage.

September 27, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Life

Dean and Jan Johnson prioritize their hobbies. So much so that they each have dedicated space at their Ariel home for their pursuits. Dean, 83, has what he calls his “man cave,” a garage filled with his projects, like the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air he restored. Jan, 84, has a… Read story

Hermine Decker (Columbian files)

Clark County History: Hermine Decker

Hermine Decker (Columbian files)

September 25, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Life

As a Clark College student in the 1960s, Dave Paull recalls his drama instructor zipping around town in her red Opel Kadett. One can imagine a scarf billowing behind her. Read story

Trees just don't respect fence lines.

Change of perspective: Assess property, talk with neighbors about trees, issues

Trees just don't respect fence lines.

September 25, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Trees aren’t lawyers. They just don’t care about property lines. This was recently drawn to my attention by a politely irked neighbor, whose tree complaint prompted me to look around my property — and look up at my tree canopy — with fresh eyes. Read story