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Starting houseplants from root cuttings is a good way to share plants with fellow gardeners.

Gardening with Allen: How to start indoor plants

Starting houseplants from root cuttings is a good way to share plants with fellow gardeners.

November 13, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

My friend has given me two indoor plants that she started herself. I would like to start some indoor plants too. Could you share with us some of your knowledge on starting new indoor plants? Read story

Bites by Bella is selling pandesal (Filipino rolls) for the holiday.

Clark County stores, restaurants give you a leg up on Thanksgiving dinner

Bites by Bella is selling pandesal (Filipino rolls) for the holiday.

November 12, 2021, 6:02am Business Subscriber Exclusive

If you don’t want to put together a full Thanksgiving meal, local businesses can help you fill the gaps. Whether you’re after a complete meal including turkey or just a few dishes to embellish what you’ll cook, plan ahead. Reservations and pre-orders at these popular spots run out quickly, so… Read story

Yogi, a therapy dog dressed for the rain, takes in the view Saturday at the Vancouver Farmers Market. Hannah Tullar, Yogi's owner, said he doesn't often get to be around so many people.

Try This: Fall farmers market; Acoustic Music Jam; ‘Candy Matson Tribute’

Yogi, a therapy dog dressed for the rain, takes in the view Saturday at the Vancouver Farmers Market. Hannah Tullar, Yogi's owner, said he doesn't often get to be around so many people.

November 11, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

Five things to do this coming week Read story

The original recipe calls for brandy, but I substituted bourbon for brandy. Not such a great idea.

Up in flames: How NOT to make Brandied Apricot Chicken

The original recipe calls for brandy, but I substituted bourbon for brandy. Not such a great idea.

November 10, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

This year I’ve been testing the limits of my culinary know-how (hint: it’s fair to middling) with memorable recipes from my childhood, aided by my mother’s old recipe box. There are several dishes that I’d still like to attempt, but before easing into familiar territory, I wanted to set some… Read story

Dana Deronjic plans on opening a Bosnian restaurant called 7 Restaurant in downtown Vancouver.

Bosnian restaurant planned for downtown Vancouver

Dana Deronjic plans on opening a Bosnian restaurant called 7 Restaurant in downtown Vancouver.

November 9, 2021, 6:01am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Dana Deronjic plans on opening a Bosnian restaurant called 7 Restaurant in downtown Vancouver next to Elements Restaurant later this year. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Chinese food, fortunes and melons

November 7, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

Some 40 years ago, after stuffing myself at a Chinese restaurant in Albuquerque, N.M., I passed the tiny tray of fortune cookies to my visiting father, giving him first pick. I can’t recall the message on the slip of paper in my cookie, but I’ll never forget the fortune in… Read story

Check It Out: 500 ways to enjoy a book

November 7, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

Is 500 a magical number? “Check It Out” debuted in May 2011, and a decade later, I am officially in the 500+ column club. Well, I have no idea if such a club exists, but I’m pretty tickled at this milestone which is why I hope you don’t mind a… Read story

Doesn't life feel just like this sometimes?

Live music doubles thrills of ‘Safety Last!’ at the Kiggins

Doesn't life feel just like this sometimes?

November 7, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

“Safety Last!” doesn’t seem the wisest slogan for this prolonged period of mask-wearing, proof-providing and vaccine-boosting. On the other hand, who doesn’t feel like throwing caution to the wind and taking daring health risks, like going downtown to the cinema? Read story

Herman Kenin, 1901-1970, was a leading Portland jazz musician, bandleader and union official. His library is now in the care of Vancouver bandleader Sammuel Murry-Hawkins.

Vancouver bandleader strives to preserve, breathe new life into America’s original music – jazz

Herman Kenin, 1901-1970, was a leading Portland jazz musician, bandleader and union official. His library is now in the care of Vancouver bandleader Sammuel Murry-Hawkins.

November 7, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

Vancouver’s Sammuel Murry-Hawkins is using today’s technology to keep the music of a century ago alive and swinging. Read story

John McLoughlin, chief factor of Hudson Bay Company’s Columbia Department, managed his territory like a despot. He met opposing opinions with a violent temper and dealt out severe punishments he felt were needed to keep his far-flung area in line. Yet he had a good relationship with the Indigenous peoples.

Clark County History: John McLoughlin

John McLoughlin, chief factor of Hudson Bay Company’s Columbia Department, managed his territory like a despot. He met opposing opinions with a violent temper and dealt out severe punishments he felt were needed to keep his far-flung area in line. Yet he had a good relationship with the Indigenous peoples.

November 7, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

At 6-foot-4-inches tall with a leonine crop of white hair capping his head and a broad-shouldered physique, John McLoughlin (1784-1857) appeared overwhelming. His Hudson Bay Company boss, Gov. George Simpson, described him as touchy, reckless, a self-proclaimed righter of wrongs, and a zealot in exercising his duties. Still, Simpson trusted… Read story