Clark County Life

The steep Lyle Cherry Orchard hike is one of the Gorge's less-traveled gems.

Gorge yourself on gorgeous: East end of the Columbia River Gorge bursting with beauty

May 2, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Last spring, as we all got re-educated about the potential dangers of indoor air, my personal mission became clear: to gulp down as much fresh air as possible while exploring the great outdoors. Read story

This painting of Columbia Lancaster hangs in the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. His friends called him Judge because he sat on the Oregon Territorial Provisional Government Court before the Washington Territory was formed in 1853. Later he became the first district judge in the Washington Territory and its first delegate to Congress.

Clark County History: Columbia Lancaster

May 2, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Columbia Lancaster’s mother changed the boy’s name from Thomas after Meriwether Lewis visited their home in New Milford, Conn., and told the family about the great river of the West. Read story

Energy Advisor: Backflow is rare but must be prevented

May 1, 2021, 6:06am Clark County Life

When you turn on the tap, you’re probably not thinking about the massive network of pipes connecting your home to everyone else in the community or the legion of pumps that harness the tremendous kinetic energy required to pull our water from deep underground and drop it into your hands… Read story

Gardening with Allen: How to handle those garden pests safely

May 1, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Life

Slugs damaged a lot of my flowers and vegetables last year right after I planted them. They also riddled my hostas. Are there controls that will not be harmful to my children and pets? Are there any other pests which I should be aware of? Read story

COVID-19 safety precautions mean you can't eat inside the Vancouver Farmers Market, but you can pick up a few of the ready-to-eat offerings and picnic in Esther Short Park.

3 eateries to try in Vancouver Farmers Market’s 31st season

April 30, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life

The Vancouver Farmers Market opened for its 31st season this spring with some new eats. Old favorites like Funky Fresh Juice, Hummus Hummus Middle Eastern Cuisine, Mighty Bowl and Sabor Mexican Grill are joined by relative newcomers Melted Crumbs, the Taco Dudes and So Long Cookie. Read story

Clark County author pens novel about AIDS epidemic

When a mysterious epidemic started ravaging the globe, many vulnerable people didn’t want to get tested for the virus. They didn’t want their families and friends to know the truth. They didn’t want their partners to know. Sometimes, they didn’t want to know. Read story

Go bananas: Made-from-scratch vanilla pudding creamy, delicious

This chilled pudding is perfect for warmer weather.

April 28, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Is there any dessert in the world better than banana pudding? I mean, yes, many desserts may be better, but while I am eating banana pudding, I’m always convinced that it is the best of all possible desserts. It has so much to recommend it: creamy vanilla pudding, cookies and… Read story