June 29, 2021, 9:13am Clark County Life
Each year, some 380 million tons of plastic are produced, with as much as half of that going into single-use items and only 9 percent recycled. An estimated 12 million tons of plastic wash into the ocean each year, swirling into gyres that hurt sea life. Plastic breaks down into… Read story
June 27, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life
The door to Cecilia’s room was closed. I stood there wondering what I could do for her. I was a new volunteer with the Florida Long-term Care Ombudsman program and still learning my way around assisted living communities. Read story
June 27, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life
If it’s summer, it must be time for summer reading at the library! The Summer at Your Library program is a great way to get the whole family reading – youngsters and the young-at-heart alike. To find out more about this year’s summer reading event, be sure to visit the… Read story
June 27, 2021, 6:04am Clark County Life
“Paradise is anywhere with a kayak,” says the T-shirt slogan, proven true by the number of kayaks on roof racks speeding toward watery destinations. The popularity of kayaking, a relatively easy, accessible water sport, has grown by leaps and bounds — or at least several paddle-lengths. The number of kayakers… Read story
June 27, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life
The Northwest’s first piano came from Paris after passing through England. Read story
June 26, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life
The average homeowner probably never inspects their crawl spaces, and for good reason. The name itself is practically an invitation to discomfort, allergens and a bout with claustrophobia. Read story
June 26, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life
My tomato plants have produced dozens of flowers, but very few fruits have set. I have even shaken the flowers to make sure they were pollinated. Can you tell me what is wrong? Read story
June 25, 2021, 6:04am Business
Utah-based Crumbl Cookies rolled out a new bakery in Hazel Dell on April 21. That night, a long line of cookie lovers waited for their one free milk chocolate chip cookie that Crumbl offers on opening day. Read story
June 25, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
After opening several family-friendly Mexican restaurants, including Jorge’s Margarita Factory in downtown Vancouver, restaurateur Jorge Castro realized his dream of creating a chic and exciting spot in his hometown: DosAlas Latin Kitchen & Tequila Bar. Read story
June 24, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life
Never mind today’s silly “Karen” stigma. Living the “Jessica” life can turn out to have some pretty unexpected challenges, as we discover in Jessica Barksdale Inclán’s lively new historical romance novel, “The Play’s the Thing.” Read story
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