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Free to Tweet event celebrates free speech, offers college scholarships

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

The 220th anniversary of the Bill of Rights is Thursday and the First Amendment Center is holding a Twitter contest to celebrate. Read story

Energy Adviser: Utility offers way to help keep families warm

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

Are you looking for ways to help Clark County families in need during this holiday season? Clark Public Utilities offers an opportunity through its Operation Warm Heart program, which helps low-income families with the cost of their electric bills. Read story

At 1,250 feet of elevation, my garden is one of the first to feel the sting of early winter weather.

Garden Life: Many garden chores remain as winter arrives

At 1,250 feet of elevation, my garden is one of the first to feel the sting of early winter weather.

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

Winter is as changeable as any other season in the Northwest. It is the coldest season of the year, extending from the end of autumn to the beginning of spring or, as reckoned astronomically, from the December solstice to the March equinox. Ideally, it stays cold enough to put our… Read story

Ask the Gardening Expert

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

I want to grow Red Delicious apples. Do I need to wait until spring to plant some? Check garden centers and catalogs now to order fruit trees for late winter or early spring planting. Be sure to search out types that will ripen in western Washington's cool summer climate. Apples… Read story

Weather Eye: Showers will end, then dry weather again

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

There was hardly a flurry (pun) of weather activity late Wednesday as an area of low pressure slipped down the Oregon Coast. It did provide clouds and light precipitation beginning in the evening hours and was expected to be in the form of snow in the Gorge and higher elevations… Read story

College Notebook: Washington’s Richards named All-Far West by soccer coaches’ group

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

University of Washington senior Brent Richards was named to the All-Far West Team in honors from the National Soccer Coaches Associated of America. The Camas High School graduate was named to the first team for the first time in his career, after earning second-team honors last year as a junior. Read story

The holidays are a good time to introduce purple into the home, says Sandra Espinet, a guest designer on HGTV's &quot;Celebrity Holiday Homes&quot; who used purple in the home of actress Alison Sweeney.

Interior decorators offer advice on developing a passion for purple

The holidays are a good time to introduce purple into the home, says Sandra Espinet, a guest designer on HGTV's &quot;Celebrity Holiday Homes&quot; who used purple in the home of actress Alison Sweeney.

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

Home furnishing catalogs and decor magazines tell us that purple is all the rage, and top designers have been filling clients' homes with everything from purple wallpaper and furniture to purple lampshades and throw pillows. Read story

Boys basketball: Prairie 56, Fort Vancouver 52

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

Prairie 56, Fort Vancouver 52 -- Ryan Denny made 7 of 8 free throws in the fourth quarter as the Falcons held off the Trappers in the Class 3A GSHL opener for each team. Fort Vancouver built an 11-point lead in the second quarter, but Prairie closed within two on… Read story

Girls basketball: Kelso 73, Columbia River 20

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News

Kelso seized complete control with a 31-2 third quarter advantage in this 3A Greater St. Helens League game. KELSO 73, COLUMBIA RIVER 20 Read story

Rumors of Blazers in 3-team deal fizzle out

December 14, 2011, 4:00pm Blazers

TUALATIN, Ore. -- Before Wednesday's training camp practice, a multitude of national outlets reported that Blazers forward Gerald Wallace was involved in trade rumors involving Portland, Orlando, and New Jersey. Magic center Dwight Howard was the centerpiece of the talks -- although he would not have been going to the… Read story