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Clark County News

I-5 Bridge collision sends four people to local hospitals

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Four people were injured in a two-car crash early Thursday morning on the southbound Interstate 5 Bridge, said a Washington State Patrol bulletin. Read story

A cottage-style flower border exemplifies the cheerful, vibrant colors of summer.

Garden Life: Experiment with all colors under the sun

A cottage-style flower border exemplifies the cheerful, vibrant colors of summer.

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The arrival of summer sets the stage for a wave of colorful perennials beginning with the peppermint Phlox subulata Candy Stripe' and the azure Blue Star Creeper (Pratia pedunculata) covering the ground in waves of color. When the sun finally comes to stay, a mix of flowering shrubs, vines and… Read story

Energy Adviser: Do legwork on heat pump water heaters

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

When your electric water heater kicks the bucket, you will want to replace it as quickly as possible. Chances are you will be more preoccupied with your next hot shower than energy-efficiency ratings. So now is the time to give water heating some thought -- before it's a crisis. Read story

Unusual pepper variety Chocolate Beauty matures from green to a mellow brown.

Throwback heirloom veggies deliver inimitable flavor

Unusual pepper variety Chocolate Beauty matures from green to a mellow brown.

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

As recently as a decade ago, the word "heirloom" was used to describe jewels, furniture or handicrafts -- one-of-a-kind items of uncommon quality or design -- that were passed down by families over generations. Now, that tag is just as frequently attached to vegetables, fruit and flowers. Read story

Cliff Campbell, left, and Greg Brown, both of Amboy, compete in the log roll event during a recent Territorial Days logging show.

Try This: Start your chainsaws

Cliff Campbell, left, and Greg Brown, both of Amboy, compete in the log roll event during a recent Territorial Days logging show.

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Events at Amboy Territorial Days start at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Territorial Days Parade, which begins at Amboy Middle School, 22115 N.E. Chelatchie Road, and ends at Amboy Territorial Park. At 1 p.m., the highlight of the celebration will be the logging show, which features a variety of logging… Read story

Ask the gardening expert

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

I think I killed my lovely hanging basket of fuchsias. It has been raining so much that I didn't need to water my garden, but I forgot the basket, it was under the overhang of the house. It just looks awful; it's all shriveled up. I have tried to water… Read story

Weather Eye: Northwest may not be the Mediterranean, but we love it

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

I was reading a description of the climate for our local area on a weather website the other day. It was described as "Mediterranean." I guess I never thought of it that way. I picture azure waters, clay-colored cliffs and white dwellings dotting the hillsides. And warm temperatures. Read story

Agency on Aging wins award for its efforts

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver -- The Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities has received an Aging Achievement Award from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging for its Aging Boom forum. Read story

YWCA sexual assault program receives grant

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

VANCOUVER -- The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington recently presented a $10,000 grant to support the YWCA Clark County's Sexual Assault Program. Read story

Sheriff’s office offers new smartphone app

July 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

SKAMANIA COUNTY -- The Skamania County Sheriff's Office recently released a smartphone app for public use. Read story