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Clark County Life

When people in the Northwest say the "mountain is out," frequently they are referring to nice weather near Mount Rainier.

Seven slang terms all Washingtonians should know: From ‘pre-funk’ to ‘sunbreak’ to ‘Jojos’

When people in the Northwest say the "mountain is out," frequently they are referring to nice weather near Mount Rainier.

July 24, 2023, 5:59am Clark County Life

Regional and state-specific slang is a large part of American culture. You can say the same thing in four different states, and it’ll mean four different things. Read story

David Douglas (1799-1834) used Fort Vancouver as a base camp for his travels to what's now Eastern Washington and Idaho, collecting seeds and plant specimens to send back to England for taxonomy classification. He's best known for the tree named after him, the Douglas fir, but many plants and animals bear his name also.

Clark County History: David Douglas

David Douglas (1799-1834) used Fort Vancouver as a base camp for his travels to what's now Eastern Washington and Idaho, collecting seeds and plant specimens to send back to England for taxonomy classification. He's best known for the tree named after him, the Douglas fir, but many plants and animals bear his name also.

July 22, 2023, 6:26am Clark County Life

In early 1825, passengers waited six weeks aboard the William and Ann for the sea to calm before crossing the dangerous Columbia River Bar. Paddlers canoed Dr. John McLoughlin to meet the ship and bring its passengers to the unfinished Fort Vancouver. There, youthful Scottish scientist David Douglas handed a… Read story

Everybody Has a Story: Little kid and big horses

July 22, 2023, 6:20am Clark County Life

Over the aroma of fried pork chops, potatoes and warm apple pie, Dad said, “Your brothers and I are taking one team and wagon to the field. When you finish breakfast, Jerry, you harness the other team, hook them up to the hay wagon and bring it to the field.” Read story

Felida resident Rich Marsee bicycles to Vancouver Lake on Tuesday. He rides six days a week to raise money for Share and FISH Vancouver, agencies that helped his son, Scott, when he was homeless. Scott died in 2022.

Felida father bicycles through grief after death of son

Felida resident Rich Marsee bicycles to Vancouver Lake on Tuesday. He rides six days a week to raise money for Share and FISH Vancouver, agencies that helped his son, Scott, when he was homeless. Scott died in 2022.

July 22, 2023, 6:10am Clark County Life

When Rich Marsee sees people living on the street, he thinks of his son, Scott, who died last year at 41 after a long struggle with alcohol, drugs and homelessness. Read story

Energy Adviser: Choose right tool to track energy

July 22, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

Whether it’s to improve physical fitness or save money for a special purchase—it’s hard to get the results you want without tracking your progress. Saving energy and lowering your utility bills is no different. Read story

Check It Out: Dive under the deep blue sea with mermaid tales

July 22, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

Do you believe in mermaids? Read story

Gardening With Allen: Protect tree bark from damageee

July 22, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life

I use my line trimmer around my lawn edges, trees and deck. My wife read that trimmers can damage trees. Doesn’t the bark protect trees from damage? Read story

Kittens eat food and lounge around Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

Humane Society for Southwest Washington: Practice patience with stray cats, kittens

Kittens eat food and lounge around Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

July 21, 2023, 6:37pm Clark County Life

As summer continues, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington urges members of the community to reconsider before bringing stray cats and kittens to its shelter. Read story

This Week in Clark County history

July 21, 2023, 6:05am 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

Local Asian Bistro in Felida.

Get a taste for Felida at four neighborhood restaurants

Local Asian Bistro in Felida.

July 21, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

I’ve been exploring interesting clusters of restaurants that have popped up around Clark County. I recently wrote about dining options in Battle Ground and Ridgefield, but realized I had yet to focus on Felida. Here are four spots for food and drink that I recommend trying in this lush neighborhood… Read story