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Clark County Life

Maryhill Museum of Art founder Sam Hill built this full-scale replica of Stonehenge, the prehistoric stone site in England, to protest war and remember Klickitat County&rsquo;s losses in World War I.

What’s on display at Southwest Washington museums this summer?

Maryhill Museum of Art founder Sam Hill built this full-scale replica of Stonehenge, the prehistoric stone site in England, to protest war and remember Klickitat County&rsquo;s losses in World War I.

June 8, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

It’s tempting to make summer the season for setting your instincts on “fun” and your brain on “snooze.” But there’s no reason learning and leisure can’t go hand in hand, even when the sun is shining. Read story

Sitting on a biplane, Edith Foltz sports the Foltz-Up outfit she designed to make it easy for women pilots to go from the cockpit to dinner. Her experience racing in the 1929 Women&rsquo;s Air Derby inspired her versatile design because on stopovers, the pilots had to go immediately to dine with local officials. Portland department store Meier and Frank sold her dress in the 1930s.

Clark County History: Edith Foltz, who often flew out of Pearson Field, won the 1930 dead stick landing contest at the Municipal Field dedication

Sitting on a biplane, Edith Foltz sports the Foltz-Up outfit she designed to make it easy for women pilots to go from the cockpit to dinner. Her experience racing in the 1929 Women&rsquo;s Air Derby inspired her versatile design because on stopovers, the pilots had to go immediately to dine with local officials. Portland department store Meier and Frank sold her dress in the 1930s.

June 8, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

When America entered World War II, male pilots were at a premium here and abroad. Jacqueline Cochran, an able pilot, lobbied Army Air Corps Gen. “Hap” Arnold and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt to recruit women pilots for the British Air Transport Auxiliary. Among those Cochran recruited was Edith Foltz, who… Read story

Gardening with Allen: Here’s how to stop garden pests

June 8, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

I have noticed holes in the leaves of my petunia plants and other flowers planted recently. A friend said it was probably snails or slugs. I have also noticed holes in the roots of my early planted radishes. How can I control these pests? Read story

Check It Out: Here is a reading list to dream about

June 8, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

Do you know someone who says they never remember their dreams? I do, and it surprises me, because I am just the opposite. Many of my dreams stay with me after I wake up — so many, in fact, that I kept a dream journal during my teens. Read story

Energy Adviser: Homebuyers should note residence’s energy costs

June 8, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

Buying a home is a complicated process. No matter how confident a buyer is in their budgeting process, unforeseen costs almost always slip in at some point. One of the costs which is often overlooked by homebuyers but may be an important factor when deciding whether to purchase or pass… Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Romance started with a dance

June 8, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life

I am on ilani’s mailing list. Early this year, the reality TV show “Dancing with The Stars” was on tour and appeared at the casino. I didn’t get a chance to go. Read story

Megan Arambul, lead floral designer on Vancouver&rsquo;s Grand Floral Parade float, places flowers onto the float Friday at the Rose Parade Float Barn in Portland. The float is Vancouver&rsquo;s first in the parade in 30 years.

Vancouver floats back into Portland Rose Festival parade; see it Saturday

Megan Arambul, lead floral designer on Vancouver&rsquo;s Grand Floral Parade float, places flowers onto the float Friday at the Rose Parade Float Barn in Portland. The float is Vancouver&rsquo;s first in the parade in 30 years.

June 7, 2024, 4:12pm Clark County Life

Vancouver’s Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade float was dressed in all her floral finery for today’s event in Portland. Read story

Sunset over the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River.

Roll on, Big River: Book explores the Columbia River, its diversity of landscapes and cultures

Sunset over the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River.

June 7, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life

The river that one white explorer named after his own ship in 1792 — the Columbia — has been called many things in many languages, but perhaps the simplest, broadest name is also the truest: Big River. Read story

Audition at Love Street Playhouse or submit art to Art at the Cave

June 7, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life

Auditions set for ‘Spitfire Grill’ play Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, is hosting auditions for the musical, “The Spitfire Grill,” from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday with callbacks at 6 p.m. June 12. Performances are Sept. 6-29. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. No monologues are… Read story

Clark County health inspections, May 27 through June 1

June 7, 2024, 6:00am 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