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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup
Fall has arrived! Along with all the turning leaves, pumpkin spice, and the uncontrollable urge to don a sweater, it is officially the start of soup season. As the weather starts to cool, a comforting bowl of something warm and soothing really hits the spot. All the better if it’s easy to prepare and, hey, […]
Herrera Beutler to try and force vote on paycheck aid
A legislative maneuver that could force one portion of a COVID-19 relief package to the House floor is being spearheaded by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler. This week, the Republican congresswoman from Battle Ground started the process of filing a discharge petition that would force a standalone vote on extending the Paycheck Protection Program. The PPP […]
Clark County hopeful for “rainy day” funding
As smoke appears likely to leave the area soon, emergency funding could soon be on its way to Clark County. Lindsey Shafar, the county’s policy analyst, told the Clark County Council on Wednesday that the state Legislature will “almost certainly” approve a funding package to help local governments offset costs of responding to wildfires. Shafar […]
States revisit playing fall football: Colorado (yes), Minnesota (maybe), Illinois (no) and Connecticut (no)
High school football players in Colorado have been a rollercoaster ride. Will they play football this fall? No, yes, no, yes? It all started Aug. 4, when the Colorado High School Activities Association announced football, along with other sports, would be moved to the spring season, joining several other state in making that determination. Things […]
Mall Walking
2020 is definitely making it difficult to stay focused on your health and fitness. Between a global pandemic and now forest fires making the air quality hazardous, it’s challenging to figure out where to go and what to do to get your workout in. Running, biking, hiking and walking outdoors have not been recommended for […]
Sept. 14 update: How each state is handling high school football this fall
We’ve adjusted our map on the different stages of high school football across the country. We’ve broken states up into three basic categories: Green (26 states), Yellow (6 states) and Red (18 states, plus the District of Columbia). Green indicates that the high school football season has started in some section of that state. Deep […]
Chopped Thai Salad with Peanut Sauce
Home. Certainly, it’s the place where you live, but more importantly it’s the community around you. That place we all call home. This week’s recipe is a shout out to local farmers. They feed us and share what they grow with the community and for that they deserve some love. Earlier this year, we […]
More changes for high school football in fall: Maine it out; Delaware back in
The net number of states that won’t be playing high school football this fall remains at 18, but there was still a lot more movement on Thursday. First Maine appeared to be the 19th state to cancel the fall tackle football season. But then the number moved back to 18 when Delaware announced plans to […]
New York pushes football to spring; Colorado votes against bringing football back in fall
LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced Wednesday that football, volleyball and competitive cheer fall seasons will be postponed until March to address concerns associated with the novel coronavirus. “We’ve spent two days speaking with nearly 500 athletic directors across the state and it’s clear that administering high-risk […]
20/20/20 Challenge
It is disheartening that only 5% of Americans get 30 minutes of exercise every day. That means 95% of us are not getting enough exercise to ward off obesity and other health issues. So on August 20, 2020, after seeing all those 20s, we were inspired to start a 20/20/20 challenge at our NW Personal […]
Republican politician hired as CCT reporter
John Ley, a GOP politician who sought multiple elected offices over the past six years, is now a full-time reporter. Clark County Today announced it had hired Ley in an article posted to the online publication on Tuesday. Ley sought seats in the state House of Representatives in 2014 and 2018, the Clark County Council […]
Sept. 8 update: How each state is handling high school football this fall
We’ve adjusted our map on the different stages of high school football across the country. We’ve broken states up into three basic categories: Green (23 states), Yellow (10 states) and Red (17 states, plus the District of Columbia). Green indicates that the high school football season has started in some section of that state. […]
Why Cats Suck on Blankets
Does your kitty suck on blankets – or other “feel good” fabrics — while purring in pure feline bliss? Have you ever pondered the reasons behind this paw-ticular behavior? If so, consider these five paws-ibilities and wonder no more. Kittens suck on blankets if separated too early from their mothers: In a purr-fect world, kittens […]
Instant Pot Enchilada Chicken with Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Home cooks unite! Every time you cook you join forces with millions of others, all of us stirring, simmering and making meals with the common goal of feeding our families. You may be spending time with your family all day, but you’re not really together until you gather around the dinner table to eat. […]
Michigan reverses course, will play high school sports this fall
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday the lifting of restrictions that will allow athletic competitions to resume in regions of the state where they have been restricted. Her administration released guidance, however, recommending against — but not prohibiting — sports involving more than occasional and fleeting contact: football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, […]
Mielke pitches a write-in senate campaign in LD-18
A former GOP state representative and Clark County Councilor appears to be weighing a write-in campaign against an incumbent Republican state senator. During a remote meeting on Saturday, the Clark County Republican Party heard a campaign pitch from Tom Mielke, who is apparently considering mounting a challenge to Sen. Ann Rivers in Washington’s 18th Legislative […]
Workplace Wellness
The CDC reports that 90% of the nation’s $3.5 trillion in annual health care expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. People who don’t exercise, eat poorly and practice unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and suffer the associated health consequences cost the USA a lot of money. The CDC quantifies exactly how much greater […]
Why holidays now cause ‘dread’ for Melnick
In another 2020 oddity, Clark County’s top public health official is increasingly apprehensive about holidays. Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick provided an update Wednesday to the Clark County Council on the COVID-19 outbreak. For the third week in a row, the county’s virus activity remains in the moderate range for school reopening, according to […]
Why You Should be Hiking Regularly
While many people prefer to exercise in the gym, little can replace spending some time outdoors, soaking up Vitamin D from the sun, and exercising in the fresh air. However, too few people seem to take advantage of the opportunity. One of the best ways to exercise outside is to take up hiking as a […]
Student-led petition to bring back fall prep sports in Washington gains support
An online petition to Gov. Jay Inslee to bring back high school fall sports has exceeded 6,600 signatures by Monday afternoon. The petition started on change.org by Cole Norah, a senior running back for the Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie, launched the petition Monday representing a group called “Student Athletes of Washington.” (SAW) Norah […]