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Herrera Beutler is on board with bigger relief checks
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler is on board with increasing direct payments to individuals as part of the COVID-19 stimulus package, joining the unlikely alliance of House Democrats and President Donald Trump calling for $2,000 relief checks. The Republican congresswoman from Battle Ground was among the bipartisan group of lawmakers who negotiated the $900 billion package […]
Setting New Years Resolutions During a Pandemic
2020 was not what any of us expected and as we approach the end of the year, most are eager to hit the reset button. A year ago, many of us set some New Year’s Resolutions and many of those goals probably didn’t materialize due to Covid-19. Cancelled races, inability to travel, gyms closed…the lockdown […]
Skyview lineman Brett Gray commits to Valparaiso for football
Skyview lineman Brett Gray announced Tuesday he has made a verbal commitment to play football for Valparaiso. “I have blessed with this opportunity to play (Division 1) college football,” Gray posted on social media Tuesday. “And with that being said, I have decided to commit to Valparaiso University. Go Crusaders.” Valparaiso, located in Indiana, plays […]
Spinach, Mushroom and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Warm up your holiday with an easy, make ahead breakfast that is guaranteed to keep spirits bright. This Spinach, Mushroom and Cheese Breakfast Casserole is filled with cozy comfort. Studded with toasted cubes of rustic bread, it’s a stunning, cheesy, crunchy topped crowd pleaser. I used canned evaporated milk in place of the half-and-half to […]
Clark County election expenses rise due to turnout
The Nov. 3 general election cost Clark County a bit more than anticipated, largely the result of a surge in voter turnout. Included in the county’s most recent supplemental budget is an additional $100,000 in expenses for the Elections Office. The Presidential election saw a turnout of 85.14 percent — up from 77.25 percent in […]
Congresswoman calls for more car commuters in I-5 bridge planning
Won’t somebody think of the automobiles? According to Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, we ought to be. The congresswoman penned a letter this week calling for more car commuter representation on the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Committee, lest we repeat the disasters of the past. In the letter — addressed to Washington State Department […]
What Do You Buy for Your Fitness Fanatic Friends During a Global Pandemic?
With so many restrictions on activities and businesses, what do you get your fit friends that will be appreciated, accessible and used. Since everyone’s comfort level is different, it’s best to go the safe route with your holiday gifts this year that any exercise enthusiast would enjoy. Here’s some gift ideas that any hard-core fitness […]
Cheddar Bacon Cheese Ball Bites
The cheese ball: a harbinger of both Christmas past and present. It’s an old school app and it’s just what your party needs. Why make one cheeseball when you can make mini? These Cheddar Bacon Cheeseball Bites are poised for partying. With a handy pretzel handle, they’re a pandemic friendly, hands free option. Most of […]
Kitty Hair Here, There and Everywhere!
Does cat hair dominate your world? If so, consider the following seven steps to remedy the situation. Use a lint roller: Roll it back and forth and up and down on your clothing and watch your kitty’s hair disappear. Should your lint roller be empty, however, use either masking tape or packing tape. Simply apply […]
It’s almost election season … again.
Another election is coming up, roughly three short months after a pretty publicized one. A special election will be held Feb. 9. It includes two resolutions in the Camas School District and another in the Battle Ground School District. Despite the word “special,” the February elections typically happen every year and are dominated by school […]
Forest Bathing
Since Health and Fitness Clubs are still closed, many of us are opting for outdoor workouts. We are blessed to live in the PNW, where we have access to so many paths, trails, lakes and rivers to enjoy stunning scenery. One program gaining popularity is Forest Bathing, originating in Japan, and is simply spending time […]
Herrera Beutler expects a Biden inauguration, but won’t call him president-elect
Asked if she acknowledges Joe Biden’s presidential win, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, responded through a spokesman that she expects Biden to be inaugurated. But she stopped short of affirming that she personally accepts Biden as the president-elect. “‘President Elect’” isn’t a term that means anything in law, and it’s never been widely applied […]
Oregon delays the return of high school sports to March
Oregon has decided to push back the return of high school sports until March 1, the Oregon School Activities Association announced Monday. The revised calendar will include three shortened seasons, starting with competition March 1 in traditional fall sports. A second season of traditional spring sports will begin April 17, and the calendar will conclude […]
The Garden Teaches Us How to Treat Our Customers
There’s no doubt about it – gardening doesn’t only come up with examples that can be applied in customer care. The plants teach us so many important life skills. Plants turn their faces to the sun, basking in the light and warmth needed for growth. They’re not distracted by adversity such as weeds but purposefully […]
Peppermint Candy Double-Chocolate Cookies and Fig and Ginger Truffles
We are two weeks into December. You should be baking cookies! Christmas isn’t Christmas without gingerbread, sugar, jam thumbprints and those cute little peanut butter cookies with the Hershey’s Kisses on top. Make everyone their favorite. They deserve it! Here are two sweet treats from Food Network that are guaranteed to tide you over with […]
Top 21 college football prospects from Southwest Washington in Class of 2021
The early signing period for college football is Dec. 16-18 this year. Last year, six players from Clark County took advantage of the early period to sign with their preferred college program. But this year, that number is expected to be lower because the pandemic has delayed the high school football season to March. More […]
Jesse Norris hired as new girls basketball coach at Columbia River
Jesse Norris, an junior varsity coach at Washougal and Ridgefield high schools, has been hired as the varsity girls basketball coach at Columbia River High School, the school announced Friday. Norris was the JV girls coach at Washougal in 2017-18 to 2018-19 and was the JV boys coach at Ridgefield last season. Norris replaces Will […]
Texas high school football player attacks referee after being ejected from game
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A Texas high school football player charged onto the field and bowled over a referee Thursday night, angered after being ejected from the game. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg High School came running from the sideline area after the referee announced the ejection, slamming into the official during the first half […]
Healthy Eating for the Holidays
Although we won’t be experiencing the same temptations of holiday parties, community events and large family get-togethers this year due to Covid-19, it may be even more challenging to keep our health in check when we’re stuck at home with nothing to do. The last thing we want to do is add onto the ‘Quaran-15’! […]
Community Garden: Inspired To Turn Something Useless Into Something Productive
There is something seriously amazing when somebody does something extraordinary that nit changes their community for the better. One of these efforts is a community garden. It’s mind-boggling that we live in such a high-tech, sophisticated world. Still, not many people think of things like this – turning an ugly, littered vacant lot into something […]