The Columbian

Vancouver husband and wife James Lanz and Kate Ketcham have transformed their front and backyards into prime pollinator habitat by planting native species. The idea seems to be catching on. Several of their Cascade Park neighbors have also begun planting native species in their yards.

‘There are so many birds in our backyard now’: Backyard Habitat program brings native plants to Clark County

November 8, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

When Vancouver resident James Lanz and his wife, Kate Ketcham, moved into their Cascade Park home nearly seven years ago, one of the first tasks they wanted to tackle was the landscaping. Grass covered the front yard and shrubs covered the front windows. Read story

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School teacher Mellissa Barlas works with a student while using flashcards during class on Tuesday morning.

Recently dedicated Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School in Hazel Dell offers fully dual-language learning

November 8, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School marks Vancouver Public Schools’ first fully dual-language school — one of the few in Washington. Read story

Shinsen Sushi & Lounge’s Chef’s signature rolls include the Waterfront Roll and Mr. Sakai Roll.

Shinsen Sushi rolls into Waterfront Vancouver with fresh fish and showy cocktails

November 8, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Over the past several decades, sushi, like bottled water, has shifted from a delicacy for the elite to a commonplace item sold at Safeway and Fred Meyer. Low-cost sushi rolls stuffed with veggies and fake crab doused with mayo-based sauces have created the idea that sushi should be inexpensive. But… Read story

This week in Clark County history, Nov. 8

November 8, 2024, 6:00am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. Read story

Clark County restaurant inspections, Oct. 28 to Nov. 2

November 8, 2024, 5:36am Clark County Life

For more information, call Clark County Public Health at 564-397-8428 or visit www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/restaurant-inspection. In the health department’s scoring system, the fewer the points, the better. A perfect score is 0. The worst possible score is 418. An establishment with 100 or more points will be closed. Read story

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