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Spanish Tortilla with Pepita Romesco
A new season brings new reasons to celebrate. Looking for something different and exciting? For the next few weeks, you’ll find it here. I’ll share recipes for your holiday table […]
When Cat Drooling is Concerning
(Photo courtesy of Freepik.com) Nothing is more contenting than the sight of relaxed and happy cats, “making biscuits,” purring, and often drooling while their loving owners pet, pet and pet them. […]
List of The Columbian All-Region girls basketball teams 1984-2024
The following are the honorees on The Columbian All-Region girls basketball teams from 1984-2024. This team started as “The Super Five” in 1984, renamed “All-County” in 2001 and then “All-Region” in […]
List of The Columbian All-Region boys basketball teams 1984-2024
The following are the honorees on The Columbian All-Region boys basketball teams from 1984-2024. This team started as “The Super Five” in 1984, renamed “All-County” in 2001 and then “All-Region” in […]
A Little Goes a Long Way for Weight Loss
Weight loss doesn’t have to be drastic or overwhelming. A little goes a long way for weight loss. Small daily changes can have a significant impact over time. A weight […]
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Spring has sprung. Here in the beautiful Northwest, the weather is warming, the flowers are blooming, and the sun comes out … sometimes. We know to expect that there will […]
Weather forces schedule changes to Baseballism PNW Kickoff Classic baseball tournament
Friday’s heavy and persistent rain has led the tournament directors of the Baseballism PNW Kickoff Classic baseball team to adjust the tournament schedules. Jason Castro, one of the tournament directors, said […]
The Fast Track to Peak Performance
In our fast-paced world, stress, fatigue, and mental fog can hinder our ability to perform at our best. However, the secret to unlocking peak performance isn’t sheer willpower. It’s about […]
Easy Breakfast Casserole
March is National Frozen Food Month. Besides being a great time to take stock of what you have, it’s also a good time to restock. Check out the freezer aisle […]
Anisocoria in Cats
(Picture courtesy of Freepik.com) Anisocoria is a condition in which a cat’s pupils are different sizes. In some instances, the abnormal pupil may be the smaller one and in other instances, […]
Strengthen Your Hips to Maintain Your Gait
As we age, maintaining mobility and independence becomes increasingly important. One key factor in sustaining a strong and stable gait is hip strength—specifically, the strength of the gluteus medius muscle. […]
Spring Gnocchi with Peas and Asparagus
It’s time to think green again. With St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of spring just ahead, here’s a dish that’s bright and green to help you celebrate. For […]
Links to 2024-2025 winter sports all-league teams in Southwest Washington
Links to all-league teams from the 4A, 3A, 2A Greater St. Helens Leagues and 1A Trico League for the 2024-25 winter sports season. All-league teams will be published in the […]
Aliyha Vargas of Washougal tops 2A Greater St. Helens League girls wrestling all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Wrestler of the year: Aliyha Vargas, sr., Washougal FIRST TEAM Lillian Hulegaard, so., 120, Ridgefield Aliyha Vargas, sr., 145, Washougal Ma’Ressa Gibson, sr., 235, Hudson’s Bay SECOND TEAM Couly McReynolds, […]
Aimen Flemens of Mark Morris tops 2A Greater St. Helens League boys wrestling all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Wrestler of the year: Aimen Flemens, sr., Mark Morris FIRST TEAM Henry Logan, so., 106, Washougal Zayne Martin, fr., 113, Ridgefield Mathis Johns, so., 120, Woodland Cesar Solorio, jr., […]
Dalton Stevens, Rhet Young top 2A Greater St. Helens League boys basketball all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Players of the year: Dalton Stevens, sr., Mark Morris; Rhet Young, jr., R.A. Long FIRST TEAM Drew Ibarreta, jr., Mark Morris Jack Hughes, sr., Ridgefield Jamison McCann, jr., […]
Vladyslav Danylyuk of Prairie tops 3A Greater St. Helens League boys swimming all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Swimmer of the year: Vladyslav Danylyuk, sr., Prairie FIRST TEAM Owen Gallagher, sr., 200 free, Kelso Michael Oshkader, jr., 200 IM, Prairie Vladyslav Revutskyy, sr., 50 free, Prairie Will […]
Owen Yam of Camas tops 4A Greater St. Helens League boys swimming all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Swimmer of the year: Owen Yam, jr., Camas FIRST TEAM Owen Robertson, sr., 200 free, Union James Crawford, sr., 200 IM, Camas Alan Xie, sr., 50 free, Camas Aarnav […]
Tips for Eating Out
Eating out can be an enjoyable experience, but it can also present challenges when trying to maintain a balanced and healthy diet. The good news is that you have control […]
Blue Zone Harvest Bowl
Happy March! Spring is right around the corner, but right now it’s that time of the year where one day’s warm and one day’s cold and you never know which […]
Why Cats “Drink” Water with Their Paws
(Photo courtesy of Freepik.com) Have you noticed your kitty drinking water from her water bowl, not with her tongue but with her front paws, using them like a tiny furry paddle […]
The Power of the Vagus Nerve
The power of the vagus nerve is often overlooked. The vagus nerve is one of the most important components of the human body. It is the longest cranial nerve and […]
Madison Lee, Bridget Quinn, Aubrey Doerty top Trico League girls basketball all-league team
All-league team as selected by league coaches: Players of the year: Madison Lee, jr., Seton Catholic; Bridget Quinn, sr., King’s Way Christian; Aubrey Doerty, sr., Kalama FIRST TEAM Addison Bagley, so., King’s Way […]
Fusilli alla Vodka with Sausage
Wouldn’t it be nice if everything just magically fixed itself? Broken dryer - working again! Plumbing leak - all gone! Furnace glitch - good as new! While none of this […]
Incorporating Yoga Into Your Life
Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, and modern science continues to uncover its numerous benefits for the body and mind, so try incorporating yoga into your life! Research […]
High-Fiber Apple-Cranberry Baked Oats
The recent spate of cold and snow was all the nudge I needed to get baking again. Wanting to not leave the house, I did a quick scan of the […]
Alopecia in Cats
(Picture courtesy of Freepik.com) What purr-cisely is this condition called alopecia? Alopecia is the partial or total lack of hair in areas where a cat’s hair is normally present. Hair loss can be […]
CGR Radio Willie The Legend Radio is BACK!!
CGR Radio brings back "Willie The Legend" Country Radio, thanks to the overwhelming requests from The Blind and Disabled...please copy and paste the link to your browser and scroll down […]
Cardio Shower: Cleansing Your Body from the Inside Out
Every day, we step into the shower to cleanse our bodies, washing away dirt, sweat, and impurities. But, what if I told you your body also needs an internal shower? […]
Cinnamon Rolls
Forget the chocolates and flowers. The best expressions of love are the shameless ones. John Cusack set the bar high in “Say Anything.” He went all the way to the […]
Change Your Identity to Change Your Health
One of the biggest obstacles to achieving long-term health and fitness success is mindset. Many people struggle with consistency in their workouts and nutrition, not because they lack willpower, but […]
Egg Drop Soup
It started with a sniffle and a little scratchy throat. Before you knew it, you were achy all over and even laying in bed felt like a lot of effort. […]
Felines and Pheromones
(Picture courtesy of Freepik.com) From body language to vocalization, cats use various signs and signals to communicate – with other cats and with humans. And although we may not be able […]
Fruit Is Not The Enemy
For generations, the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” was a cornerstone of nutritional wisdom. Yet, in recent years, fruit has been vilified in certain diet circles […]
Hot Muffuletta Dip
Football fans, the time has arrived. Super Bowl, the biggest game of the year, is right around the corner, and who doesn’t love a whole day dedicated to football? Besides […]
Silent Sabotage to Fat Loss
You exercise regularly and maintain a diet that most would deem healthy. Yet, the scale isn’t budging, and your fat loss goals feel out of reach. This frustrating scenario might […]
Cats and Constipation
(Picture courtesy of Freepik.com) When cats are constipated, it not only makes them uncomfortable and restless, it could be a sign of a serious underlying medical problem. Cats, on average, move their […]
How Many Hours DO Kitties Sleep?
Photo: Credit: Freepik.com Curious about the amount of time cats sleep, and why they seem to sleep so much? Consider then, the following comfy, cozy feline facts. Cats are fundamentally predators and […]
Calming Overstimulated Cats
(Featured image: Courtesy of Freepik.com) Does this sound familiar? You’re tenderly petting or gently playing with your favorite feline when she suddenly becomes hyperactive or lashes out at you by biting […]
When Are Cats Considered Seniors?
(Picture above courtesy of freepik.com) While the average lifespan of our feline friends is 13 to 17 years, many can live to be 20 years old or more. With such a […]
Why Cats Put Their Paw on Your Mouth
Featured image courtesy of cats.com Does your kitty put her paw on your mouth? Have you ever paw-ndered the reasons behind this behavior? If so, consider the following explanations. Affection: Blissfully unaware […]