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Clark County Life

Gardening With Allen: Deep root system is crucial in heat

July 27, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

My lawn is developing brown patches and my flowers are going out of bloom in this heat wave we have been having. I am watering more often but it does not seem to help. I need help. Read story

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra&rsquo;s first Vancouver Arts &amp; Music Festival drew an estimated 30,000 people to downtown Vancouver in 2023. Will it go even bigger this year?

Vancouver Arts & Music Festival returns to Esther Short Park for free, 3-day event

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra&rsquo;s first Vancouver Arts &amp; Music Festival drew an estimated 30,000 people to downtown Vancouver in 2023. Will it go even bigger this year?

July 27, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Vancouver’s first run at a free music-and-arts festival in summer 2023 was a big success. It drew an estimated 30,000 people to downtown across three days to sample talents from our own region and beyond. Read story

Check It Out: Give gold-medal book picks a try

July 27, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, have begun in Paris, France. Olympic athletes are competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in thirty-two sports including a brand-new addition to the competition, breaking aka breakdancing. Four sports that debuted at the 2020 Summer Olympics will return… Read story

Everybody Has a Story: An adventure in twister’s wake

July 27, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Life

In April 1965, I was 10 and nearing the end of fifth grade. We lived on the south side of Marion, Ind., but would soon be moving to Lansing, Mich., where my dad had just started a new job. That year, Palm Sunday fell on April 11 and my dad… Read story

Jeff Way of Vancouver, right, keeps his balance as he enjoys slacklining in the sunshine with his roommate, Matthew Nebel, not pictured, Friday afternoon, April 1, 2016 at Esther Short Park. Yesterday's blue skies and warm temperatures made it a good day for residents to kick off their shoes and get outdoors.

Vancouver parks to feature pop-up arboretums

Jeff Way of Vancouver, right, keeps his balance as he enjoys slacklining in the sunshine with his roommate, Matthew Nebel, not pictured, Friday afternoon, April 1, 2016 at Esther Short Park. Yesterday's blue skies and warm temperatures made it a good day for residents to kick off their shoes and get outdoors.

July 26, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Many stroll through downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park on a daily basis, taking in the busy playground or a game of Frisbee on the lawn. But how many take the time to look up? Read story

McPhee&rsquo;s Butcher Block in Woodland carries meat raised in Washington and Oregon.

McPhee’s Butcher Block offers meats from animals raised in Washington and Oregon

McPhee&rsquo;s Butcher Block in Woodland carries meat raised in Washington and Oregon.

July 26, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

James and Kimberly McPhee, owners of Ridgefield-based McPhee Family Farms, opened their new butcher shop in Woodland in June, just in time for prime grilling season. Read story

This week in Clark County history, July 26

July 26, 2024, 5:43am 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

Clark County health inspections, July 15-20

July 26, 2024, 5:43am 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

Cyclists hit the road for the Vancouver Bicycle Club's annual Ride Around Clark County.

Don’t bypass bicycle safety: Local cyclists raise the alarm ahead of Ride Around Clark County event Saturday

Cyclists hit the road for the Vancouver Bicycle Club's annual Ride Around Clark County.

July 25, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

The biggest annual community bike event in Clark County is set for Saturday, and sponsors say they’re excited for a fun outing — but more than a little worried about cyclist safety. Read story

People stroll among classic cars Friday, during one of Alderbrook Park&rsquo;s regular Friday night cruise-ins.

Clark County car enthusiasts are stocking this summer with cruise-ins and shows

People stroll among classic cars Friday, during one of Alderbrook Park&rsquo;s regular Friday night cruise-ins.

July 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Car shows and cruise-ins have been a staple of Clark County summers since the 1950s, when high school students began “cruising the gut” down Vancouver’s Main Street, showing off their sweet rides. Read story