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Clark County News

Weather Eye: Vancouver edges Seattle in simmering summer race

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

It was a neck-and-neck race between Vancouver and Seattle with the high temperatures Wednesday. At 4 p.m., both cities had 87 degrees. When the daily highs rolled in just after 5 p.m., Vancouver aced Seattle out with 89 degrees to Seattle's 88 degrees. Of course either city could have gone… Read story

Talking Points: Fan has fun with Rodgers over Braun

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking: Read story

$8 million in Murdock grants aid organizations

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Nearly $8 million was invested in 41 organizations through the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust at its spring grants meeting. Read story

Energy adviser: Efficient homes move beyond Energy Star

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Energy Star homes set the first benchmark for building energy savings into new construction. These certified homes help consumers buy not only more energy efficient homes, but own more comfortable and maintainable homes. Energy Star-certified homes deliver up to 20 percent savings on annual utility bills and, at the same… Read story

The lawn remains the centerpiece in this yard but was greatly downsized and shaped by a landscaped perimeter with furniture, statuary and a variety of perennials. Less mowing, less watering and fewer chemicals was the result.

Rethinking landscaping

The lawn remains the centerpiece in this yard but was greatly downsized and shaped by a landscaped perimeter with furniture, statuary and a variety of perennials. Less mowing, less watering and fewer chemicals was the result.

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Grass isn't always the best of groundcovers for a yard: It's thirsty at a time when water is becoming scarce; it attracts fewer pollinators; it requires expensive chemicals to maintain, and it must be disposed of if you bag as you mow. Read story

Lavatera &quot;aurea&quot; features singular, golden-green photosynthetic foliage that catches light in a mysterious and fascinating way.

Garden Life: Take risk, expand your garden’s color palette

Lavatera &quot;aurea&quot; features singular, golden-green photosynthetic foliage that catches light in a mysterious and fascinating way.

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Don't get stuck in the notion that you have to plant the same flower colors every year because it has worked for you in the past. Being safe all the time in color and plant selection limits your opportunities. Be a pioneer and venture out on your own. Taking chances… Read story

Ask the garden expert

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

My hanging baskets are looking pretty sad and several look ugly. I water them (but I have to admit I'm not good at adding fertilizer) and they look awful. Isn't it early in the summer season to give up on them? What's your advice in this case? Read story

Fishing report, July 25

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Summer steelhead fishing continues to building the lower Columbia River with better catches from Vancouver to Longview for bank anglers and from Woodland down to Buoy 10 for boat anglers. Read story

Bob Appling keeps track of members of the group as they paddle out of Cresap Bay on Lake Merwin.

Passion for paddling on Lewis River

Bob Appling keeps track of members of the group as they paddle out of Cresap Bay on Lake Merwin.

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Bob and Katherine Appling love to kayak on the Lewis River reservoirs and hike at Mount St. Helens. So the Applings decided to turn their passion into a business. Read story

Out & About, July 25

July 24, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Work to start on Willardtool house restoration Read story