Columbian Blog Directory
Focus on the CAN not the CAN’T
There are so many things we can’t do right now due to COVID and that can easily get you down. Rick Hansen, a famous Canadian, can teach us a valuable lesson to help us cope with everything going on in the world right now. Rick was in a terrible car accident when he was 16 […]
Country Radio is back(read more below)please..
Just a quick note: Things are growing in programming and expanding in all 3 networks, and the kind replies and emails have been wonderful. https://cgrradio2.wixsite.com/cgrradio MAIN SITE(UPDATED always)YOU may have to copy and paste on your browser the links below… CGR Radio 1 News-Info-Community Programming More programming has been added(Main Network). […]
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta
Whether you’re just tired of cooking, trying to eat more veggies, or doing a few practice runs for your Super Bowl menu, this quick, easy Spinach and Artichoke Pasta has you covered. Eat the warm, creamy dip on its own or add the pasta and make a whole meal out of it, one batch does […]
How DO Falling Felines Land On Their Feet?
Have you ever wondered how many of their legendary nine lives cats use up when they fall from extraordinary heights? Have you ever wondered how they, more often than not, manage to land safely on their feet? known as the righting reflex, this innate ability to reorient their bodies during a fall has been observed […]
Arizona becomes first state in US to cancel winter prep sports season
On Tuesday, The Columbian reported that Arizona was one of 14 states planning to begin playing high school basketball by Feb. 1, with the caveat that “as we’ve learned from this pandemic, plans can change.” In Arizona, it changed and changed dramatically. On Friday, the Arizona Interscholastic Association Executive Board, by a 5-4 vote, decided […]
Rep. Kraft: ‘Reject the results and the electoral votes’
State Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, said she would have joined the group of Republican lawmakers who did not accept the results of the presidential election on Wednesday. In an email — “to be sure I am on record as a Legislator and lawmaker on this critical issue” — she wrote that she believes there are […]
Mattila tapped as local GOP chair
The Clark County Republican Party has elected Joel Mattila, a longtime local party operative, as its chair. Mattila was selected to replace Earl Bowerman during meetings Saturday and Sunday to form the party’s new Executive Board. The party also chose Kathy McDonald as vice chair — replacing Clark County Council Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien —, […]
Rethinking Holiday Weight Gain
Most people gain weight during the holidays and it’s understandable. We are typically consuming more indulging, caloric-rich foods and drinks. We may be stressed with so much to get done. We may not be moving as much because it’s colder and darker. It’s not uncommon for people to put on 10 pounds during the holiday […]
Local prep football players of Class of 2021 who have signed, committed or received offers from college programs
The 2020-21 recruiting season for high school football in Southwest Washington has been a strange one. Three local players signed college letters of intent with the programs of their choice during the early signing period last month. Four others have announced verbal commitments, while 11 others are weighing one or more offers. Here’s a look […]
WIAA Executive Board reschedules meeting to Wednesday
And the wait continues. The Executive Board of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association had planned to meet Monday evening and announce Tuesday morning its plans for return-to-play guidelines for the 2020-21 athletic calendar. That meeting was pushed back 48 hours as the WIAA hopes to receive new guidance from the state, the WIAA announced Monday. […]
Old Fashioned Gingerbread
Why shut off the good spirits when we flip the calendar page? Embrace health and sensible eating, yes, but don’t plunge, nudge. Focus on your fruits and veggies, but make sure to leave a little fun in there, too. A bit of cake is good for the soul. Made with fragrant spices whisked together with […]
Your Guide to Vegan Leather Products
As more and more people shift to a more sustainable, cruelty-free lifestyle, it can be hard to keep up. Especially when it seems like everything you use is tainted by untenable practices. But, there’s no need to get overwhelmed, particularly when there are companies that strive to make a difference with their products from manufacturer […]
Ceremonies mark new start, with a few rollovers
Swearing-in ceremonies this week for new Clark County elected officials seemed like a fitting sign of hope for the new year — and challenges that remain. By now, those who regularly attend or monitor public meetings have become accustomed to the glitches of virtual events. These glitches appeared at times Tuesday when the county administered […]
McEnerny-Ogle to launch reelection campaign
Anne McEnerny-Ogle is wasting no time in 2021. The Vancouver mayor will formally announce her reelection campaign at noon on New Year’s Day, in an online event that will also feature former City Councilor Larry Smith. McEnerny-Ogle will use the forum to “share some of the challenges ahead” and “present her approach and priorities for […]
2021 Reset
If there’s one thing that 2020 taught us, it’s the importance of overall health. Most people gain a bit of weight during the holidays and add in a global pandemic and a lockdown with people eating more and participating in less physical activity, it’s easy to see why people might be ready for a reset […]
How Gardening as a Hobby Improves Mental Health
Aside from the fact that it is great fun, there are studies to prove that gardening is great for mental health. That’s the reason, too, that you will find several gardening clubs in the city where you live. It makes you forget about the stress of urban life and is a way of unwinding and […]
Prosecco Grapesicles
Counting down the minutes to 2021! Just in time for the last blast of the year, here are a few foods to have on hand to be sure you get the best luck possible. Kick things off with these fun and easy Prosecco Grapesicles. Eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve is both a […]
Tips for “Tearless” Vet Visits
There are more cats than dogs in American homes and yet they visit a vet far less often than their canine counterparts. Why? Because our prescient pusses can sense what’s coming and both dread and detest the entire process of GETTING to the vet. Some kitties become so stressed that they vomit or defecate out […]
Growing Your Own Food: The Health Benefits
As a divorced mum, money had always been an issue for me; but when Covid resulted in reduced hours of work and the corresponding pay cut, I was quite desperate. I have three growing children and I needed to put food on the table. I have always tried to make sure my kids get a […]
Camas to review equity in city government
Camas has initiated a two-year process of reviewing equity, diversity and inclusion in city government. The city Council on Monday appointed councilmembers Greg Anderson, Ellen Burton and Bonnie Carter to an Equity Steering Group. The group will facilitate a series of conversations with city residents through June before presenting findings by Dec. 20. Then, the […]