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Clark County Life

Energy Adviser: Fight invasive weeds

June 12, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

To the untrained eye, they’re practically invisible, just a few leafy plants among many blending into the lush greenery the Pacific Northwest is famous for. Read story

Halibut fish and chips from What a Catch.

Three Clark County eateries where the fish and chips are good

Halibut fish and chips from What a Catch.

June 11, 2021, 6:10am Clark County Life

Savoring a basket of fish and chips on a sunny day is one of the many summer delights in the Pacific Northwest. Here are three spots to try. Read story

Hazel Dell resident Jenna Van Valen took photos of this humpback whale when she was on vacation in January. She uploaded the pictures to a citizen-science database at happywhale.com, which recently contacted her to let her know that she found a whale that hadn't yet been identified and if she donated $1,000, she could name it.

Hazel Dell photographer spots whale, gets to name it for herself

Hazel Dell resident Jenna Van Valen took photos of this humpback whale when she was on vacation in January. She uploaded the pictures to a citizen-science database at happywhale.com, which recently contacted her to let her know that she found a whale that hadn't yet been identified and if she donated $1,000, she could name it.

June 10, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean swims a humpback whale named for a Hazel Dell woman. Read story

WOODLAND: A frog jumps for glory during the annual Frog Jump competition during the 2013 Planters Days celebration in Woodland.

Pandemic keeps Planters Days virtual again

WOODLAND: A frog jumps for glory during the annual Frog Jump competition during the 2013 Planters Days celebration in Woodland.

June 10, 2021, 6:04am Clark County Life

Judges may not be able to measure how far a frog jumps online, but they still can award the cutest. Read story

Cyclists take a break from the 2019 Ride Around Clark County event at a Ridgefield fire station. The ride will be back this year in modified form, organizers with the Vancouver Bicycle Club say.
Cooked with milk, butter and honey, sweet grits are a hearty breakfast with fresh berries and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

True Grits: Whether you prefer savory or sweet, two ways to enjoy this Southern classic

Cooked with milk, butter and honey, sweet grits are a hearty breakfast with fresh berries and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

June 9, 2021, 6:04am Clark County Life

It’s a hot day as I write this, a bit muggy even, and I’m reminded of summers in East Texas. I lived there for three years while attending college in the Piney Woods, a humid little slice of the Lone Star state encompassing towns with names like Big Sandy, Gladewater… Read story

Artists needed for ‘Reclaimed Canvas’ art show at Vancouver’s Aurora Gallery

June 8, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

Aurora Gallery’s July show is “Reclaimed Canvas,” featuring works of art on recycled items used in place of canvas. Read story

Emily Reudink puts the ingredients for nettle pesto into a food processor during a recent workshop about nettles.

Vancouver workshop shows that nettles noble, not noxious

Emily Reudink puts the ingredients for nettle pesto into a food processor during a recent workshop about nettles.

June 8, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Health

If you’ve ever brushed bare skin against a nettle leaf, resulting in a painful burning sensation that can last for days, chances are you’re not fond of this herbaceous flowering perennial. Most Northwesterners have learned to avoid this stinging plant, often found in meadow glades or the damp soil near… Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Up a creek without a paddle in Alaska

June 6, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

In the late ’70s, my husband and I were young and adventuresome, though possibly a bit forgetful and naive. Relatively new to Alaska, we borrowed a rubber raft and bummed a ride to the remote Robe River. We planned a 3-mile float to the larger and swift Lowe River, which… Read story

Check It Out: Cool books to chill out with despite weather

June 6, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

Well, we received a reminder notice from summer last week that spring is soon to be sprung. All it takes is a few toasty days to prompt me to seek out ideas for keeping cool. When I was a kid, running through the sprinklers and eating popsicles kept me happy… Read story