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Wylie gets more committee work
Being a member of the Legislature means lots of meetings and lots of work on committees. Although the Legislature wrapped up its work in April, one member of Clark County’s legislative delegation has signed on for more meetings and more committee work. According to a press release sent out earlier today, Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-Vancouver, […]
Park Workout: Week One
Swinging Your Way to Fitness Just because your kids are out of school, doesn’t mean that your workouts have to suffer! Many people take a two-month workout sabbatical during the summer and get back on track in the fall because they can’t seem to find the time to get to a gym. But it doesn’t […]
Marijuana use doubles in U.S. pregnant women
CHICAGO — Pot use in pregnancy has doubled among U.S. women and is most common during the first trimester, government research shows. Overall, 7 percent of pregnant women, or 1 in 14, said they used
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 […]
Easy Chicken Shawarma
Shawarma, shawarma, shawarma! Next up, a super easy recipe that is so good you won’t believe you made it at home. Yes, that was my house that had the way amazing smell because we were having a shawarmathon. If you love schwarma like I do, read on. There is more than one way to shawarma. […]
Getting Rid Of The Dad Bod
This is the time of year when Dads are on our mind. We take the time to think how much the guys in our life mean to us and how much we want them around for a long time! Although most people think of gifts of ties, socks, whiskey and cigars, there’s nothing that shows […]
What’s a filing fee petition?
In order to run for Vancouver City Council, you need to jump through some hoops. Namely: filing a candidacy with the Clark County Clerk’s office, including paying a filing fee that totals 1 percent of the sought-after office’s annual salary. For a Vancouver city councilor next year, take home pay will be $24,540. Ergo, the […]
Have candidates for the special county council race raised any money yet?
It’s after Memorial Day and it’s just two months away from the August primary, so let’s check in on who’s giving money in the special election for Clark County Council. These off-year elections sometimes draw limited interest from voters. So far, donors have also shown limited interest in the race between Republican county Councilor Gary […]
Skillet Cheesecake Banana-Peanut Butter Bread
Ahhh…. Father’s Day. If you are lucky enough to have a dad, husband, brother, uncle or other important man in your life, today is the day to celebrate them. It’s their special day. Just be sure to give them what they want: a big steak, some ribs, or maybe a chance to cook up […]
Police: Person shot in break-in at illegal marijuana grow
EATONVILLE — Authorities say one person was shot in the leg after two people broke into a Washington state home containing an illegal marijuana growing operation. KOMO-TV reports two masked people barged into the Eatonville
Make The Outdoors Your Personal Bootcamp
Bootcamp workouts evolved from the military and typically involve body-weight movements and calisthenics outdoors. Exercises like squats, pushups, pullups, burpees, running and jumping are common in a Bootcamp workout. This type of workout can be highly effective providing an intense interval workout that combines cardiovascular training, resistance training, and sports conditioning training that is physically […]
Beyond the high: WSU researcher identifies chemicals in marijuana
Spokane — A Washington State University researcher and a Spokane budtender have at least one thing in common: They want more cannabis research. Mark Lange, WSU professor with the Institute of Biological Chemistry, published research
TSA says hemp products and CBD medications now cleared to fly
Heading out of town? Now your cannabis can come along, too. In an update to its website’s “What Can I Bring?” section, the Travel Security Administration clarified that Food and Drug Administration-approved hemp products like
Cats CAN Play Fetch
While fetch is a game most commonly associated with dogs, cats have also been known to enjoy playing fetch with their owners. The Siamese, for example, are felines famous for their love of fetch, but any kitty has the capacity to learn how to retrieve provided her owner is committed to teaching her the ABC’s […]
Thai sweet and sour pork
My friend Linda Meade, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Vancouver and a volunteer for the Frassati suppers at the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater where we feed the poor and homeless, took me to lunch the other day at Thai Orchid. We ordered the Thai sweet and sour pork entree. […]
Watermelon, Arugula and Pine Nut Salad
Summer’s greatest salad is also its easiest. Need a side dish for your cookout? Something to take to a dinner party? A quick salad for tonight’s dinner? This is your go-to plan. Watermelon, arugula, and pine nuts: a simple salad that’s a bright burst of flavor and color. The sweetness of the watermelon tempers the […]
U.S. holds CBD hearing as fans, sellers await legal clarity
SILVER SPRING, Md. — CBD products have surged in popularity despite confusion around their legal status . Now U.S. regulators are exploring ways to officially allow the hemp ingredient in food, drinks and dietary supplements.
The Phantom Maureen
There’s a certain finesse to covering city council primary elections. You want to give each candidate a fair shake while framing the election for the reader in a useful way. Our rule of thumb is to give all the candidates a “welcome to the race” story of sorts, to introduce them to the voters and […]
Run to Get Fit on Global Running Day
Many recognize that running is a great way to lose weight and get into great shape. Unfortunately, most don’t know how to progress correctly and wind up injured. The good news is that Vancouver is home to so many free or very inexpensive options to start a running program with a group that will provide […]
Brian Baird’s project to elect centrists is over
Remember that time when a Democrat from Southwest Washington and a Republican from the Puget Sound area got together to form a new political action committee to support “independent, centrist-minded candidates for elected office”? Well, it appears to be over. In 2017, Chris Vance, a former head of the state GOP who left the party […]