Monthly Archives: November 2019
Vegan Eggnog
Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? Christmas is on its way. Having something festive and fun for anyone who’s plant based, has food allergies, or has dietary restrictions is always a nice touch, especially with all the seasonal foods that make it feel like the holidays. If you have not been able to enjoy […]
Forsman asks courts to restore gun rights, again
Justin Forsman, a three-time candidate for Vancouver City Council, one-time candidate for the state senate and self-described “Champion for Freedom & Liberty” is once again asking the court to restore his right to own a gun. Forsman, who has a felony conviction, filed a petition against the State of Washington for restoration of firearm rights […]
The legacy of William Ruckelshaus
William Ruckelshaus will be remembered as the deputy attorney general who defied President Richard Nixon and refused to fire Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox in October 1973. Ruckelshaus, who died Wednesday at his Seattle-area home, made a more lasting contribution when Nixon appointed him as the first administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in December […]
State semifinal football preview: Hockinson vs. Tumwater
Hockinson vs. Tumwater 2A STATE SEMIFINAL WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Tumwater Stadium, 700 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater BROADCAST: Video webcast, NFHS Network ($9.95 monthly subscription required) SEED/RECORDS: No. 4 Hockinson (11-1), No. 1 Tumwater (12-0) LAST WEEK: Hockinson beat Lakewood 29-28; Tumwater beat Archbishop Murphy 48-0. LAST YEAR: Did not play WINNER GETS: Steilacoom […]
State semifinal footbal preview: Mount Si vs. Camas
Mount Si vs. Camas 4A STATE SEMIFINAL WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday WHERE: McKenzie Stadium, 2205 NE 138th Ave, Vancouver BROADCAST: Video webcast, nfhsnetwork ($9.95 monthly subscription required) SEEDS/RECORDS: No. 11 Mount Si (10-2), No. 2 Camas (12-0) LAST WEEK: Mount Si beat Lake Stevens 24-22; Camas beat Puyallup 56-27. WINNER GETS: Bothell or Woodinville LAST […]
Fit For The Slopes
Week Six You must be filling quite fit after 5 weeks of killer, hard-core sports specific training drills. Believe me, your body will thank you for your consistency and discipline after your first full-day on the mountains. Today we add to your circuit workout. Perform each of the 3 exercises from week one to today […]
State semifinal prep football: Pick the winner
The fans went 3-0 last week with their picks.
Let’s see if they can be perfect again.
THIS WEEK’S GAMES
4A semifinal
Mount Si vs. Camas
2A semifinal
Hockinson vs. Tumwater
Click here to pick the winners
Katie Kogler of Firm Foundation leads 1B Columbia Valley League volleyball all-league team
MVP: Katie Kogler, jr., Firm Foundation FIRST TEAM Jackie Steenerson, sr., Naselle Chantelle Isaacson, so., Three Rivers Christian Pervie Reed, so., Three Rivers Christian Kylee Tarabochia, jr., Naselle Lily Richards, 8th grade, Three Rivers Christian Elsa Helmes, fr., Firm Foundation SECOND TEAM Zowie Carmody, jr., Three Rivers Christian; Brynn Tarabochia, fr., Naselle; Mabrie Richards, so., […]
Farley of Ridgefield, Countryman of Columbia River lead 2A Greater St. Helens League girls soccer all-league team
Offensive player of the year: Annika Farley, sr., Ridgefield Defensive player of the year: Allison Countryman, jr., Columbia River FIRST TEAM Luci Ianello, jr., Columbia River Reggie Griffith, jr., Columbia River Yaneisy Rodriguez, sr., Columbia River Brooke Grosz, sr., Hockinson Kendall McGraw, jr., Hockinson Kati Waggoner, jr., Hockinson Macie Balkan, jr., Mark Morris Chloe Harris, […]
Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
It’s go time! The last minute is officially here and there are two things I know for sure: leftovers are very important and don’t forget about breakfast for Thanksgiving morning. For breakfast, you can’t go wrong with a make-ahead casserole. You can pop it in the oven Thanksgiving morning and let everyone serve themselves. Done […]
State quarterfinal football preview: Lakewood vs. Hockinson
Lakewood vs. Hockinson 2A STATE QUARTERFINAL WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday WHERE: District Stadium, Battle Ground HS, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground BROADCAST: Video webcast, NFHS Network ($9.95 monthly subscription required) SEED/RECORDS: No. 5 Lakewood (9-1), No. 4 Hockinson (10-1) LAST WEEK: Lakewood beat Sequim 38-12; Hockinson beat Ellensburg 21-15. LAST YEAR: Did not play […]
I-976, 179th Street and ‘gloomy head nods’
After Initiative 976 passed, the Clark County Council consulted its legislative lobbyist about the measure’s potential impact on a premier county transportation project. Councilors didn’t seem to like what they heard. Passed by Washington voters Nov. 5, the initiative caps most taxes paid through annual vehicle registration at $30. It will also cost state and […]
The $140 million lie?
On the same day the governors of Washington and Oregon gathered to bless a second effort to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge, a Portland economist accused the two states’ transportation departments of lying to push the project forward. Joe Cortright, a persistent critic of the failed Columbia River Crossing project, shows no signs of letting […]
Confused about what counts as affordable housing? So am I.
In case you missed it, the Vancouver City Council granted a tax break this week to a planned apartment development on Block 10 because its proposed rents — from $1,496 per month for a studio to $2,578 for a two-bedroom — qualified the project as affordable multifamily housing. Unsurprisingly, the story raised some eyebrows among […]
Fit For The Slopes
Week 5 We’re at week five and you should notice improvements in your lower body strength and power, overall fitness and stamina. A couple reminders – warm-up before each of these sport specific workouts and be sure to modify or omit any of the movements if they cause you any pain. This circuit workout involves […]
All About Tail Wags
Curious about the meaning behind YOUR kitty’s tail wag? According to many cat behaviorists, the manner in which your frolicsome feline wags her tail can have several different meanings. Consider then: “The Swish” Playing cats will often swish their tails from side to side before pouncing. On the other paw, the speed and direction with […]
Bring Back the Relish Tray
You’ve got plenty of things to cook right now. How about something to be grateful for that you don’t have to cook? Bring back the relish tray. It’s a great way to tie time and place and family all together. It’s old school and it’s totally doable whether you are hostess, guest, or even if […]
Fit For The Slopes
Week Four We’re at week four and you should be starting to feel improvements in your overall fitness and strength. Today we add three new exercises. Perform the three exercises from week one, take a 30 second break, do the next three, break, the next three, break and then complete today’s three exercises. Complete all […]
Veteran group kicks off impeachment tour in Vancouver
A group of military veterans — all critical of Congressional Republicans’ continued defense of President Donald Trump — kicked off a national tour in Vancouver on Tuesday with a visit to Clark College to urge Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler to support the impeachment inquiry. The group was organized by the Defend American Democracy project, a […]
Unique Audio Service For The Blind and Disabled in SW Washington/Clark County
CGR Radio is a VERY unique full time on line-FREE Audio Service For The Blind-Visually impaired and Disabled Persons living in SW Washington/Clark County. CGR Radio is THE only locally owned service that is non political and alternate programming that is biased and serves a very target specific audience such as news,info,educational,community,civic programs for […]