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Mike Hennessy, a laborer passing through Vancouver, unwittingly became an interesting footnote in Clark County history. After drinking too much "cider" (code for liquor at the time) he declared himself a Wobbly. Local police charged him with sedition, a traitorous criminal transgression against the government. The Washington State Penitentiary took his mug shot and gave him prisoner number 9309. After 18 months, the state pardoned and released him.

Clark County History: Mike Hennessy IWW case

Mike Hennessy, a laborer passing through Vancouver, unwittingly became an interesting footnote in Clark County history. After drinking too much "cider" (code for liquor at the time) he declared himself a Wobbly. Local police charged him with sedition, a traitorous criminal transgression against the government. The Washington State Penitentiary took his mug shot and gave him prisoner number 9309. After 18 months, the state pardoned and released him.

January 16, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

On Nov. 15, 1919, an itinerant laborer visited a Vancouver pool hall at Fourth and Washington streets and ordered a cider, the code word for liquor. Clark County was dry, but that didn’t stop the flow of spirits. Nor did the police care. How many “ciders” Mike Hennessy downed is… Read story

Artist Bill Leigh salvages garbage to create art, including this piece, "Rotating Cubes," on display at Art at the Cave gallery in Vancouver. The piece is made from reclaimed metal railing.

Trash into treasure: Exhibit in Vancouver showcases Bill Leigh’s airy, angular recycled art

Artist Bill Leigh salvages garbage to create art, including this piece, "Rotating Cubes," on display at Art at the Cave gallery in Vancouver. The piece is made from reclaimed metal railing.

January 16, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

When you walk into the new “Trash to Treasure Artist in Residence” display at Art at the Cave, you’re struck by the exhibit’s spartan feel. Artist Bill Leigh’s airy, angular sculptures are utterly contemporary in their sensibility. Read story

Check It Out: Next best thing to a cow hug is a cow book

January 16, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

Ready for a delightful bovine story? It’s all about cow hugs, and yes, this is a real thing. Read story

Energy Adviser: Race for Warmth a win for county

January 15, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

Whether you’re following a new year’s resolution, looking for a fun event with friends or just love supporting a good cause, the annual Clark Public Utilities Race for Warmth is a win. Read story

Master Composter Recycler training set

January 15, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

Clark County’s Master Composter Recycler program is offering free training for anyone interested in becoming a program volunteer. Read story

Espalier fruit tree Contributed by Allen Wilson

Gardening with Allen: Variety of fruits suited to climate

Espalier fruit tree Contributed by Allen Wilson

January 15, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

I would like to grow more fruit in my back yard. What kinds of fruit are best adapted to our climate? Read story

Delicious Tacos' breakfast burrito ($9) comes with eggs, chorizo, ham, sausage, hash browns, bacon, sour cream and cheese rolled in a generous but not overwhelming portion.

Clark County knows its breakfast burritos

Delicious Tacos' breakfast burrito ($9) comes with eggs, chorizo, ham, sausage, hash browns, bacon, sour cream and cheese rolled in a generous but not overwhelming portion.

January 14, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

January food articles typically focus on fulfilling New Year’s resolutions like going vegan or giving up alcohol. This year feels different. As we continue to cope with the lingering pandemic, eating more breakfast burritos might be the best way to start 2022. Read story

Déjà Zoom: If Clark County’s COVID spike has you staying home, delve into these remote activities

January 13, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

During past COVID-19 surges, live events and indoor venues pretty much threw in the towel. Not this time. Thanks to vaccines and the apparent mildness of the omicron variant — not to mention general fatigue and confusion over the whole pandemic picture — most live events and venues have been… Read story

Francisco Flores of Amazon, center, joins fellow volunteers as they plant native trees on Monday morning during the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Meadowbrook North. Over 50 volunteers came out to the event hosted by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, which was aimed at restoring native habitat and improving water quality of Burnt Bridge Creek in Vancouver. Over 300 trees were planted.

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Francisco Flores of Amazon, center, joins fellow volunteers as they plant native trees on Monday morning during the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Meadowbrook North. Over 50 volunteers came out to the event hosted by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, which was aimed at restoring native habitat and improving water quality of Burnt Bridge Creek in Vancouver. Over 300 trees were planted.

January 13, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week. Read story

This quick chicken stir-fry was a snap to make and used only what I had on hand.

Stir-fry on the fly: Quick weeknight meal makes use of culinary odds and ends

This quick chicken stir-fry was a snap to make and used only what I had on hand.

January 12, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Life

I spent last year going through old recipes and making my favorite dishes from childhood. The Year of Nostalgic Cooking was fun, but what was almost more fun was finding uses for some of the ingredients left over after making the recipe. I savored the challenge of figuring out how… Read story