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Clark County Life

Gardening With Allen: Plant spring blooming bulbs now

September 9, 2023, 6:01am Clark County Life

Did you ever notice some daffodils or tulips in bloom in the early spring and wish you had some in your own yard? By then, it was too late to plant. Read story

Walt Bohrer and his sister Ann appear above handwriting on a photo addressed the "Ace of Pilots," a phrase they often used in their communications with fliers. The "ace" might refer to Eddie Rickenbacker, a friend, or some other "war ace." Tale Spins was a magazine the Bohrers produced. Although the two siblings' careers meshed, they did go separate ways. Ann is in her "air hostess" uniform, and Walt was a close friend of stunt pilot Tex Rankin and spent 22 years working with him.

Clark County History: Pilot Walt Bohrer

Walt Bohrer and his sister Ann appear above handwriting on a photo addressed the "Ace of Pilots," a phrase they often used in their communications with fliers. The "ace" might refer to Eddie Rickenbacker, a friend, or some other "war ace." Tale Spins was a magazine the Bohrers produced. Although the two siblings' careers meshed, they did go separate ways. Ann is in her "air hostess" uniform, and Walt was a close friend of stunt pilot Tex Rankin and spent 22 years working with him.

September 9, 2023, 5:45am Clark County Life

When Portland lacked an airport, Walt Bohrer often found himself in tow with his plane-crazy sister Ann Bohrer to Pearson Field in Vancouver. At 15, Walt Bohrer lied to their parents about his attendance at Benson Polytechnic High School. He did “go,” but his daily attendance was brief. Walt Bohrer… Read story

The outdoor patio at Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room & Restaurant overlooks the Columbia River.

Vancouver waterfront wine tasting room and restaurant offers welcoming vibe

The outdoor patio at Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room & Restaurant overlooks the Columbia River.

September 8, 2023, 6:01am Clark County Life

Willamette Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau began making pinot noir in the Willamette Valley in 1983, a year before the federal government established Oregon’s first viticultural area in the Willamette Valley. The vineyards’ tasting room and restaurant opened at The Waterfront Vancouver in August 2022. Based on my recent visit,… Read story

Health Inspections: Reported Aug. 28 – Sept. 1

September 8, 2023, 5:59am Clark County Health

Clark County health inspections reported Aug. 28 - Sept. 1. Read story

This Week in Clark County History

September 8, 2023, 5:58am Clark County Life

100 years ago Read story

Rowen Whelchel, 13, of Vancouver makes enormous bubbles at the Columbia Play Project booth for children's science projects Saturday during the Peace and Justice Fair at Esther Short Park.

Try this: Realms Unknown Festival; CouveCon; Peace and Justice Fair

Rowen Whelchel, 13, of Vancouver makes enormous bubbles at the Columbia Play Project booth for children's science projects Saturday during the Peace and Justice Fair at Esther Short Park.

September 7, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

Once upon a time Read story

Eat dessert first with this peach breakfast crisp, a slightly healthier version of the popular dessert with a little less sugar and fat.

Peachy keen: Eat dessert first with two easy recipes that make the most of peach season

Eat dessert first with this peach breakfast crisp, a slightly healthier version of the popular dessert with a little less sugar and fat.

September 6, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

It’s that brief, shimmering window of time during late summer when fresh peaches and pumpkins can both be found in farmers markets and stores, rubbing their pretty orange shoulders together like old chums. It’s the perfect time to combine the sweet, summery flavor of fully ripe peaches with the warm… Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Mountain trip foil for farm chores

September 2, 2023, 6:38am Clark County Life

Growing up on a Woodland dairy farm in the 1950s, there was always lots to do: livestock and crops to manage, equipment to fix, fences to mend and cows to milk. Read story

Check It Out: Over the super moon for books

September 2, 2023, 6:27am Clark County Life

Did you know that a Super Blue Moon happened Wednesday? Was it really be blue? That might be super cool, but the term “blue moon” doesn’t refer to the moon’s color. A blue moon refers to the occurrence of two full moons during one calendar month. This August’s Super Blue… Read story

Campers Navaea Galang, 13, from left, and Lilee Foltz, 14, of Vancouver join counselor Kayla Laird, yellow scarf, as she shares a hug with camper Kaitlin Gregersen, 13, of Washougal at Merry Heart Children's Camp.

Clark County kids with heart defects can be kids at Merry Heart Children’s Camp

Campers Navaea Galang, 13, from left, and Lilee Foltz, 14, of Vancouver join counselor Kayla Laird, yellow scarf, as she shares a hug with camper Kaitlin Gregersen, 13, of Washougal at Merry Heart Children's Camp.

September 2, 2023, 6:10am Clark County Health

Kids born with heart defects rarely meet others like them. Merry Heart Children’s Camp gives them that chance. Read story