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The Rev. Ron Blakely takes a break from rehearsing with sheet music and scripture for his Sunday Gospel Hour at Robert’s Western World honky tonk on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his log cabin home near Watertown, Tenn.

No drinking and only Christian music during Sunday Gospel Hour at Nashville’s most iconic honky tonk

August 11, 2024, 6:02am Churches & Religion

Robert’s Western World is known as Nashville’s most authentic honky tonk and synonymous with country music. But for an hour on Sundays, no one can drink alcohol; everyone must listen to Christian music. Read story

This image released by Submarine Deluxe shows promotional art for “War Game.” (Submarine Deluxe via AP)

Could another insurrection happen in January? This film imagines what if

August 11, 2024, 5:59am Entertainment

Election results are contested. Far-right extremists groups are plotting to overthrow the electoral college vote count. Protesters gather in Washington. TV news screens blare: “Capitol in Chaos.” Read story

Gabriel Byrne as Samuel Beckett in “Dance First.” (Magnolia Pictures/TNS)

Gabriel Byrne wasn’t sold on playing Samuel Beckett. Then he read ‘Dance First’

August 11, 2024, 5:23am Entertainment

When the Irish actor Gabriel Byrne was first approached to play the role of Samuel Beckett, one of Ireland’s greatest literary heroes, he hesitated. Read story

This image released by Netflix shows judges, from left, Bill Yosses, Sandra Lee and Bryan Ford in a scene from the baking competition series “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship.” (Netflix via AP)

With a new life and fresh ideas, Sandra Lee makes a TV comeback with a Netflix food competition show

August 11, 2024, 5:17am Business

Corn dogs, funnel cakes and fried Oreos may come to mind when you think of state fair food, but fairgrounds are also the place where bakers test out their creations by entering competitions. Read story

Jaxon Cooper, 5, of Yacolt, right, flips off a sheep while taking a turn during the Monday afternoon’s Mutton Bustin’ preliminary competition at the Clark County Fair. Cooper was not seriously injured in the event.

Kids line up for a wild & woolly ride at the Clark County Fair

August 10, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

Kids went for a wild ride — not at the carnival, but on sheep — during the Clark County Fair’s Mutton Bustin’ rodeo earlier this week. Read story

Check It Out: Get ready to play, soak up sun in sand

August 10, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Need an excuse to go to the beach? If the answer is yes, this is a perfect time to grab a picnic basket and a beach blanket because Play in the Sand Day is taking place this month. A beach outing offers multiple benefits. Searching for seashells by the seashore… Read story

Gardening with Allen: Raising mowing height may help

August 10, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

My lawn is not doing well in this hot weather. It is brown in spots and generally off color even though I am watering regularly. Is there anything else I can do? Read story

Visitors enjoy a hazy view of Half Dome from Glacier Point at Yosemite National Park Yosemite in California.

California ranked 2nd best state for hiking; Washington lands in 4th on rankings

August 10, 2024, 6:05am Life

California is one of the best states for hiking in the nation, according to a new study ranking the top U.S. spots for exploring the great outdoors. Read story

The 3,700-square-foot Pittock-Leadbetter House is a Camas landmark. The Queen-Anne-style structure was built in 1901 for Oregonian Publisher Henry Pittock’s daughter and son-in-law.

Clark County history: John Roffler came from humble beginning to build the Pittock-Leadbetter House

August 10, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

In 1889, a Minnesota widow, Katharina Roffler, and her four children moved into a small homesteader’s cabin near the split at La Camas and Fern roads, where they lived until 1895. From that tiny home came the boy who would someday build the grandest homes in Camas. Read story