Clark County Life

A librarian's librarian, Eva Santee spent nearly three decades expanding Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries.

Clark County History: Vancouver librarian Eva Santee

October 31, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

During World War II, youngsters wishing to expand their reading would find alternatives at the Carnegie Library on Main Street in Vancouver. When they couldn’t find Edgar Rice Burroughs or Daphne du Maurier books, they sought help from the no-nonsense librarian. Bravely, they’d stammer their requests. Many saw Eva Santee… Read story

Check It Out: Take break from pumpkin and let’s talk turkey

October 31, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Happy pumpkin day! Or not? I read an article recently about the explosion of pumpkin-flavored products available to consumers, and it made me wonder if food marketing executives have finally gone over the edge with pumpkin promotions. How do you feel about it? Have you had your fill of pumpkins… Read story

Energy Adviser: Weather a storm with an outage kit

October 30, 2021, 6:18am Clark County Life

If last week’s windstorm was a preview of the winter ahead, we’re in for a busy storm season. Read story

Gardening With Allen: Put the garden to bed for winter

October 30, 2021, 6:09am Clark County Life

I just moved here and bought a home with lots of perennial flowers and shrubs I am not familiar with. Do I need to cut back the perennials? Do I need to dig the dahlia and gladiola bulbs? What other preparations do I need to make for my lawn, etc.? Read story

Joy and Mark Bochsler at their new shop, Joyful Honey and Beekeeping Supplies, in Battle Ground on Monday. The Bochslers sell honey, bee-themed merchandise, custom hives and beekeeping supplies, though a number of their initial product shipments have been delayed due to supply chain backups.

Joyful Honey and Beekeeping Supplies creates a buzz in Battle Ground

October 29, 2021, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Joyful Honey and Beekeeping Supplies recently opened in Battle Ground on Main Street near 10th Avenue. Local beekeeper and bee enthusiast, Joy Bochsler, has filled the shelves of the shop with bee-inspired T-shirts, hoodies, artwork and greeting cards, as well as jars of locally produced honey and bee products, such… Read story

Couve Brew Bevy brings together women who share love of beer

Kimberly Johnson, co-owner of Final Draft Taphouse, founded the all-women Couve Brew Bevy. "I have a passion for bringing women together around a pint," she said.

Kimberly Johnson, co-owner of Final Draft Taphouse, began the Couve Brew Bevy to bring women together to share their love for craft beer. Johnson participated in a similar group in Portland and wanted to bring the same mix of sisterhood and suds to Vancouver. Read story

Applesauce Cake takes the cake

I decorated the applesauce cake with thin slices of a Lucy Rose apple, which are quite tart but have a beautifully pink interior.

I associate October’s vibrant leaves with equally vibrant flavors: pumpkin spice (sorry to be a populist in this regard, but there you have it), ripe persimmons, roasted squash, savory stews and especially the mouthwatering tang of a crisp new apple. My fruit bowl is filled with apples from local farms… Read story