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