The Columbian

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Front bringing in cold air will last through weekend

February 29, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News

The warm front Wednesday that produced afternoon temperatures in the 50s was a bit lackluster in the rain department. However, the vigorous cold front was right on its heels and producing heavy rain at the coast and was expected to move over Clark County Wednesday night and into early today. Read story

Daphne Andersons holds a completed, framed bouquet. Her business, Vancuterie, offers bridal bouquet preservation using ancient Japanese flower-pressing techniques.

A pressing need: Vancouver woman opens Washington’s only flower-drying business to balance nursing career

February 29, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Life

Flower preservation is now de rigueur for many brides, a must-have wedding expense on par with cake and champagne. Yet very few artisans in the country offer this service. Vancouver-based Daphne Anderson, 55, owner of Vancuterie, is one of them — and business is blooming. Read story

Traffic travels north Feb. 22 along a stretch of Highway 99 without sidewalks in Hazel Dell. Clark County Public Works will host an open house at 6 p.m. today about a project to add sidewalks to the north end of Highway 99.

Highway 99 sidewalks in focus: Clark County hosts open house to explain project for walkways at road’s north end

February 29, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Clark County Public Works will host an open house at 6 tonight about a project to add sidewalks to the north end of Highway 99 in Hazel Dell. Read story

Andrea, no last name given, who works as a stripper in Seattle area clubs, poses for a portrait at her apartment, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle. Andrea is among those fighting for bills to pass in the state Legislature that would expand statewide protections to workers, like having a security guard at each club, keypad codes to enter dressing rooms and de-escalation training.

‘Stripper bill of rights’ passes Legislature: Measure addresses dancers’ safety, clears way for alcohol sales

February 29, 2024, 6:01am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The state Legislature on Tuesday passed a bill dubbed the “stripper bill of rights.” If signed by the governor, not only will the legislation strengthen protections for strippers, it also clears the way for Washington strip clubs to serve alcohol. Read story

Try this: Local Authors Book Fair; Jurassic Camas; “Imagination”

February 29, 2024, 6:00am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week Read story

Washougal Art and Music Festival seeks artists

February 29, 2024, 5:52am Clark County Life Free

Artists are needed for The Washougal Art and Music Festival on Aug. 10, in Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. Festival organizers seek artists of all mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, textiles, jewelry and photography. The festival is open to both emerging and established artists. Applications will be accepted… Read story

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