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Why Do Kitties Knock Things Over?
The obvious answer to every cat owner’s question is simple: It’s fun. Not only that, but the higher the places are the better. And yet, as amusing as it may seem – at first – this behavior can be both annoying and dangerous. Extremely adept at using their paws when they play, cats will bat […]
The county council opened its gorge commission interview to the public. Did anyone show up?
When the Clark County Council holds its Tuesday evening meeting, it’s not uncommon for them to approve appointments to various citizen advisory committees and boards. These appointments are one of the least controversial items of business and usually sail through on the consent agenda. But a recent appointment has attracted more public attention than usual. […]
Kiwi Mint Smoothie
Blue skies, sunny days… summer has arrived! You’ve got miles to hike, bike, run and swim, not to mention plenty of other things to do outdoors. Catch that summer vibe with this vibrant green and good-for-you Kiwi Mint Smoothie. This little drink is a powerhouse. Loaded with potassium and fiber, it will keep you in […]
2020 fundraising: The starting line
It’s very early days in the congressional race. We have 479 days to go until Nov. 3, 2020. But after Democrat Carolyn Long’s Monday announcement that she’s running for Congress again, it’s safe to say the race for Washington’s 3rd Legislative District is already starting to kick into high gear. Though the district’s been held […]
Park Workout – Week 4
10 Minute Quick Fix Are you kids complaining that they’re bored yet? Well, take them outside for a wonderful adventure. We are so fortunate to live in the Northwest where there are numerous hikes at Mt. St. Helen’s, Mt. Hood or along the gorge. If you want to stay closer to home, Forest Park, Lewisville […]
Art, hamburgers and the Turlays
A motion to reestablish an Arts, Culture & Heritage Commission in Vancouver to the tune of $400,000 a year met some resistance from the Turlays this week. Councilor Bill Turlay and his wife, Stephanie Turlay — who over the years has been outspoken at city council meetings about everything from dusty air leaving grime on […]
Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Salad
Looking for an easy, breezy recipe that you can pull out of your hat no matter what the summer may throw at you? This Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Salad was on our Fourth of July lineup and it knocked it out of the park. Still ready for a closeup on day two, what little we […]
Park Workout – Week 3
Strength and Cardio Interval Workout Over the past couple weeks, we’ve been reviewing exercises you can do at the park. Today we’ll continue using nothing more than your body weight and the playground apparatus. So remember that the park is your gym and you can give yourself an incredible workout while the kids play. Meet […]
Clark County council votes to lift marijuana ban
The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to lift its ban on recreational cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of the county at its Tuesday evening meeting. Recreational sales can begin in unincorporated areas of Clark County
Glen Morgan lands another campaign finance complaint against local Dems
A local Democratic Party political committee will have to pay out several thousand dollars after a Thurston County-based conservative activist successfully filed a lawsuit against it alleging campaign finance violations. Sound familiar? It should if you’ve been keeping up with a subplot in state politics that centers around political adversaries battling each other through the […]
How Gardening Benefits Your Health
With technology increasingly dominating our lives, immersing oneself in nature seems like a good antidote. In America, a whopping 90% of the populations spend most of their times indoors leading a sedentary lifestyle. Obesity is at 40% of U.S. adults, and healthcare costs are the highest in the world, and still increasing. Children spend little […]
How to join boom in cannabis business
Marijuana is having a moment. Experts recently dubbed cannabis the fastest-growing industry in the U.S. Legal weed generated $10.4 billion in the United States in 2018, and the number of “plant-touching” jobs is expected to
Cats and Lower Urinary Tract Problems
Problems affecting a cat’s lower urinary tract may prevent the bladder from emptying correctly or may even cause a fatal blockage of the urethra, the tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the cat’s body. All too often, the cause is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). Symptoms include frequent or painful urination, […]
Berry Sheet Pan Pancakes
It’s go time! The fridge is stocked, the condiments are on standby, and your crowd is as stoked as your grill. You’ve got your buns in a row, but what about your breakfast? Here’s a pancake recipe that feeds a crowd. Studded with some of our Northwest strawberries and blueberries, it’s a great way to […]
Clark County continues to eye pot-law changes
Sticky’s Pot Shop, which unsuccessfully defied the county’s ban on recreational cannabis, will reopen in its Hazel Dell location should the Clark County Council vote to reverse the prohibition. Jeremy Larson, the son of the
Park Workout – Week 2
Circuit in the Park Last week, we used nothing but a swing set for a fabulous full body workout. Today, you’ll learn a circuit workout you can do to condition your cardio, lower body, upper body and core. We are so fortunate to live in a city full of so many wonderful parks…Marshall Center park, […]
3A Greater St. Helens League team-by-team 2019 football schedules
The 2019 high school football schedules for all 3A Greater St. Helens League teams. Fort Vancouver will play an independent schedule in 2019.
An exercise: How might voting districts affect the current city council?
A proposal to divvy up Vancouver into three voting districts fell flat at city council last week. Councilors declined to move forward with a recommendation that they put the question of establishing districts on the November ballot. A little background: The change would draw boundaries lines around three as-yet-to-be determined districts, and voters in each […]
2019 Class 4A Greater St. Helens League team-by-team football schedules
Each team’s 2019 varsity high school football schedules of the 4A Greater St. Helens League.