Columbian Blog Directory
Avoid Sabotaging Your Healthy Efforts
Sometimes, wanting to the right thing can slip us up if we have the wrong attitude about it. Do you see yourself in any of the following pitfalls to a long-term health and fitness program? ‘All or nothing’ Phenomenon You are scheduled for a 60 minute workout but something comes up and you cannot get […]
Bills call for pot to be legal nationally
WASHINGTON — Bills that would legalize and tax marijuana at the national level, and provide opportunities for people convicted of federal pot crimes to clear their records, were introduced Tuesday in Congress. The companion legislation
How to Find Great Landscaping Plants
Planting a desert plant in a tropical region is obviously a bad idea but the same is true for most plants. A plant that’s meant to live in rocky soil won’t do well in waterlogged soil and vice versa. How do you know whether a plant will survive and thrive in your landscape? It basically […]
Honeydew Salad with Ginger Dressing and Peanuts
Keep it simple, people, it’s summer. Fruits and veggies are at their finest, there’s no need to be trapped in the kitchen. Fresh and fast are where it’s at. Echo all that vibrant green we are seeing outdoors with a monochromatic salad that’s bright. Zingy, spicy, sweet and salty all at once, the chilly melon […]
Main Street Marijuana joins voluntary industry testing program
Recent customers at Main Street Marijuana in Vancouver’s Uptown Village neighborhood have likely noticed a new set of signs prominently displayed in some of the store’s display cases. They’re hard to miss: a giant red
Pond snags Young Democrats endorsement
Mike Pond, one of seven people competing for the Position 6 seat on the Vancouver City Council, got a boost this week with a plum endorsement from the Young Democrats of Clark County. The endorsement is on-brand for the former campaign adviser, who over the last few months has made a point of emphasizing his […]
Park Workout – Week 5
Summer often leads to inconsistent workout routines for Moms and Dads with the kids out of school but it doesn’t have to be that way! Over the last few weeks, we’ve been reviewing ideas to keep you in shape all summer long so you don’t have to feel like you have to start from scratch […]
2019 Trico League football schedules
Team-by-team schedules for Trico League football:
A Tale of Two Peters
Peter Khalil’s parents emigrated from Egypt to a new country. He earned a law degree, then decided to transition into politics and seek a seat in the House of Representatives. Sound familiar? It’s not our Peter Khalil, the Democratic, Ivy League-educated mediator in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District who launched a long-shot bid for Congress earlier […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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, […]