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Clark County Life

Washington Trails Association volunteer Jared Brown wheels gravel along a newly improved trail in Behrens Woods, a small forest in southeast Vancouver, on July 27.

Behrens Woods a forest oasis: two-acre east Vancouver wood chosen as a NatureSpaces pilot site

Washington Trails Association volunteer Jared Brown wheels gravel along a newly improved trail in Behrens Woods, a small forest in southeast Vancouver, on July 27.

August 3, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

It’s a fact of urban life: If there’s a forest in the city, residents will use it both for relaxation and for transportation. Read story

Waldo &ldquo;Wally&rdquo; Olson (1911-1997) grew up as a farmboy watching airmail planes passing over his Scandinavian parent&rsquo;s land in Lewis County. After flying in World War II, he built and owned Evergreen Airport in east Vancouver.

Clark County history: With a passion for planes, Wally Olson built Evergreen Airport in east Vancouver

Waldo &ldquo;Wally&rdquo; Olson (1911-1997) grew up as a farmboy watching airmail planes passing over his Scandinavian parent&rsquo;s land in Lewis County. After flying in World War II, he built and owned Evergreen Airport in east Vancouver.

August 3, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Learning to fly for Wally Olson was a series of hops rather than a smooth takeoff. He flew first in 1933 but didn’t gain a pilot’s license until six years later. After flying in World War II, he went to California to teach discharged pilots stunt flying or aviating Douglas… Read story

Gardening with Allen: Container plants have own needs

August 3, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

My flowers growing in hanging baskets have taken a real beating during recent hot weather. Even my tomato growing in a big pot does not have normal looking leaves. Is there anything I can do to help them? Read story

Check It Out: Farm living has risks, rewards

August 3, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

My husband and I enjoy taking road trips. We have traveled many roads over the years, sharing amazing experiences such as seeing rattlesnakes sunning themselves on dirt roads in Arizona, crossing snowy mountain passes under moonlit skies, or watching fire tankers scoop up water from the Columbia River. Read story

Energy Adviser: Helpful hints when seeking heat pump

August 3, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

Of all the energy-efficiency incentives Clark Public Utilities offers, heat pump and ductless heat pump rebates continue to be the most popular. Read story

Everybody has a Story: You don’t have to win to succeed

August 3, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life

From 1960 through 2008, I was involved in track and field. I began as a distance runner in high school, then was a jumper and thrower in college, then a coach in big and small schools, and finally a starter and referee for big and small track meets. Read story

Vancouver resident Tom Nguyen, left, &ldquo;feeds&rdquo; a lion from the Vietnamese Community of Clark County on Friday during the Vancouver USA Arts &amp; Music Festival at Esther Short Park.

Soak up some culture with the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival is this weekend

Vancouver resident Tom Nguyen, left, &ldquo;feeds&rdquo; a lion from the Vietnamese Community of Clark County on Friday during the Vancouver USA Arts &amp; Music Festival at Esther Short Park.

August 2, 2024, 5:06pm Clark County Life

Art displays and musical performances took over Esther Short Park as the second annual Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival kicked off Friday. Read story

Portland foodie influencer Emily Snieska has a few things to say about Vancouver restaurants.

Portland Foodies Instagram influencer has taste for Vancouver

Portland foodie influencer Emily Snieska has a few things to say about Vancouver restaurants.

August 2, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

In the past few years, Portland-focused food influencers have turned their attention to Vancouver. Emily Snieska, who runs The Portland Foodies and PDX Supper Club accounts on Instagram, not only focuses on Vancouver, but lives here. The Portland Foodies, with 32,000 followers, recently won Best Local Instagram Account from Willamette… Read story

Clark County health inspections, July 22-27

August 2, 2024, 6:00am Clark County Life

For more information, call Clark County Public Health at 564-397-8428 or visit www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/restaurant-inspection. In the health department’s scoring system, the fewer the points, the better. A perfect score is 0. The worst possible score is 418. An establishment with 100 or more points will be closed. Read story

This week in Clark County history, Aug. 2

August 2, 2024, 5:35am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. Read story