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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is a delightfully intricate twist on plants with winter interest.

The Garden Life: Evergreens bring intriguing shapes to garden

Robb Rosser
Harry Lauder's Walking Stick is a delightfully intricate twist on plants with winter interest.

February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

When it comes to choosing plants for the winter garden, nothing lends texture, volume and visual depth to a planting design than evergreens. Winter is the time of year to evaluate the garden and decide if and where an evergreen can add interest to the season. Conifers are cone-bearing trees… Read story

Ralph Mandarino looks for a tool to check out at the Grosse Pointe Central Library in Grosse Pointe, Mich. In a number of communities across the U.S., it's possible to borrow tools, musical instruments, fishing poles and much more from the local public library. The trend expands the traditional role of the library as a community resource for free knowledge.

Need a tool? Some libraries now lending more than books

Ralph Mandarino looks for a tool to check out at the Grosse Pointe Central Library in Grosse Pointe, Mich. In a number of communities across the U.S., it's possible to borrow tools, musical instruments, fishing poles and much more from the local public library. The trend expands the traditional role of the library as a community resource for free knowledge.

February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. -- Books and DVDs weren't what Ralph Mandarino wanted when he went to the Grosse Pointe Public Library. Read story

Remodeled county Permit Center to reopen March 17

February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Business

The newly remodeled Clark County Permit Center will reopen to the public March 17, on the first floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The center's business hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read story

Weather Eye: Snow, sleet, freezing rain pose a threat to region this weekend

February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

The countdown begins: two days until the start of the meteorological spring; ten days until daylight savings time begins; 21 days until the vernal equinox (first day of spring); and for you sports fans, 32 days until major league baseball begins. Lots to look forward to, yes? Read story

Champion skateboarder to speak on religion

February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Churches & Religion

Dennis Martinez, a world-champion skateboarder in the 1970s, will be in Vancouver this weekend and early next week to visit local skate parks and speak out about his rise to fame, his struggle with drug addiction and how finding Christ changed his life. His skate park visits require paid admission… Read story

Perkins unanimous choice for Evergreen school board

February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Members of the Evergreen School Board unanimously selected Rob Perkins to fill the vacant District 2 school director position at its Feb. 25 regular meeting. Read story

Applicants sought for Superior Court post

February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee is seeking applications for appointment to the Clark County Superior Court bench. Read story

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Timbers substitutes draw 1-1 against Jamaican team

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February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

PORTLAND -- The understudies had their chance on Wednesday as the Portland Timbers continued preparations for their 2014 season. Read story

Seattle pitcher Taijuan Walker throws in a bullpen session during spring training baseball practice, Thursday in Peoria, Ariz.

Mariners place hope in young arms

Seattle pitcher Taijuan Walker throws in a bullpen session during spring training baseball practice, Thursday in Peoria, Ariz.

February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

PEORIA, Ariz. -- When James Paxton and Taijuan Walker were included in the Seattle Mariners' major league camp last spring, it served as a reward for their performance in the minors with no real expectation that their major league debuts were imminent. Read story

Brooklyn's Jason Collins, right, cheers with teammates before Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center.

Jason Collins’ whirlwind breezes through Portland

Brooklyn's Jason Collins, right, cheers with teammates before Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center.

February 26, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

On Sunday, the Brooklyn Nets signed center Jason Collins to a 10-day contract. When he stepped on the court to face the Lakers in his hometown, he became the first openly gay man to play in an NBA game. Read story