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An officer of the U.S. Army, fur trapper and explorer, French-born Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville blazed portions of the Oregon Trail and explored the American West. In 1837, Washington Irving published a biography based on interviews of Bonneville, who relayed the explorations. Bonneville served as commander at the Fort Vancouver Barracks for two years. For this undated photo, he donned a hairpiece.

Clark County History: Benjamin Eulalie de Bonneville

An officer of the U.S. Army, fur trapper and explorer, French-born Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville blazed portions of the Oregon Trail and explored the American West. In 1837, Washington Irving published a biography based on interviews of Bonneville, who relayed the explorations. Bonneville served as commander at the Fort Vancouver Barracks for two years. For this undated photo, he donned a hairpiece.

February 14, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Alive, he was among the famous explorers of the West. Dead, he’s forgotten. His name appears here and there as a reminder — Bonneville Salt Flats and Bonneville Dam. But the Pontiac Bonneville, like him, is now a dusty memory. Read story

Energy Adviser: Conserving practices key during winter

February 13, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life

When the mercury plummets, your home is put to the test and it doesn’t always perform as well as one might hope. Read story

Gardening with Allen: Easy-to-grow trailing house plants

February 13, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

I love trailing house plants but have not had the best luck growing them. Could you suggest some varieties that are easy to grow inside a typical home? I particularly like plants that I can start more from. Read story

Loowit Brewing&#039;s War Tortoise Bourbon Barrel Age Imperial Stout.

Beyond The Darkness Beer Week taps into Southwest Washington stouts, porters, barley wines

Loowit Brewing&#039;s War Tortoise Bourbon Barrel Age Imperial Stout.

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

Typically, Valentine’s Day is celebrated by sipping bubbly and nibbling chocolates. This year isn’t typical. Why not spread the holiday of long-stemmed red roses and corny greeting cards into almost a full week of drinking something chocolatey and boozy? In this spirit, Northbank Brewers Alliance, Final Draft Taphouse, Visit Vancouver… Read story

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking residents in Southwest Washington to take down bird feeders and bird baths to prevent birds from congregating and spreading disease. An outbreak of salmonellosis has caused a die-off of songbirds in areas around the state.

Authorities ask Clark County residents to take down bird feeders

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking residents in Southwest Washington to take down bird feeders and bird baths to prevent birds from congregating and spreading disease. An outbreak of salmonellosis has caused a die-off of songbirds in areas around the state.

February 11, 2021, 6:04am Clark County Life

Bad news for bird lovers who enjoy lavishing food and water on their favorite visitors: If you really do love birds, you’ll take the bird feeders and bird baths down. Read story

Chloe Wheeler, left, and Jon-Erik Hegstad love on their dog, Shirley, in their backyard on Feb. 5. The Longview couple recently reunited with Shirley after she went missing 15 months ago.

Clark County nonprofit returns missing dog to Longview couple after 15 months

Chloe Wheeler, left, and Jon-Erik Hegstad love on their dog, Shirley, in their backyard on Feb. 5. The Longview couple recently reunited with Shirley after she went missing 15 months ago.

February 10, 2021, 7:43am Clark County Life

After more than a year, Shirley is finally home. Read story

Alcohol bottles sit on shelves behind the countertop at Woody&#039;s Tacos downtown location.

Woody’s Tacos to cater to nightlife at new downtown Vancouver location

Alcohol bottles sit on shelves behind the countertop at Woody&#039;s Tacos downtown location.

February 10, 2021, 6:02am Business

Woody's Tacos is coming back to downtown Vancouver next week in the spot that formerly held Low Bar. Read story

This is my mother&#039;s recipe for Chicken and Zucchini -- very straightforward and satisfying with simple flavors.

Zippy Zucchini for dinner and dessert

This is my mother&#039;s recipe for Chicken and Zucchini -- very straightforward and satisfying with simple flavors.

February 10, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Lately I’ve been trying to recreate my mother’s recipes. Dad just saved me a lot of guesswork. He rummaged around and found them, two boxes full. One is a tan metal box marked “Lit-Ning Business Accessories, Fresno, Calif., Model No. 32-HC.” (Obviously recipes, right? How could we miss that?) The… Read story

Raindrops hang in the branches of a tree in Ridgefield as a pine siskin takes a break.

Backyard bird count alights in Clark County

Raindrops hang in the branches of a tree in Ridgefield as a pine siskin takes a break.

February 9, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

Has a whole year of reduced noise, reduced pollution, reduced driving and flying been good for bird life? Read story

Check It Out: List is elemental, dear readers

February 7, 2021, 6:04am Clark County Life

Periodically, I remind myself to read a subject that either I am not very familiar with or not interested in. Read story