Life

Advocates say consuming placenta after birth promotes moms' well-being

After giving birth to her first child in 2004, Lisa Southworth experienced awful postpartum depression.

Help young athletes build skills

When I was a boy, physical education class was a humiliating place. Humiliating because a number of different competitive games began with teams. Usually, team "captains" were chosen by my phys ed teacher.

You can condition yourself to run faster

It seems pretty simple: right leg, left leg … but if you want to run fast, you need to develop strength and power in your running muscles. Try the following exercises if your goal is to run faster. And don't forget to stretch after your runs to minimize your risk for injury.

A downtown diversification of art

Vancouver galleries proudly support the work of local artists and offer other avenues of creativity to draw visitors

The rows of carefully selected vintages at Leah Jackson’s Niche wine bar have a larger purpose beyond just drawing thirsty visitors to the woody venue on Main Street downtown.

Send us your photos of Dad

Picture this: your photo of Dad in The Columbian.

Check it out: Guide instrumental in making music

Learn how to make a cigar box guitaror a hubcap banjo

Do you march to the beat of your own drum? How about your own cookie tin guitar, or soup can diddley bow? If you’re the type of person who can make finger-snapping music from simple objects such as spoons, rubber bands and washtubs, this week’s title should set your toes a-tapping.

Bits 'n' Pieces: Time just cruises by for local pianist Jim Fischer

Although many pianists play “As Time Goes By,” Jim Fischer has performed the tune while steaming toward Casablanca.

Religion calendar

A weekly list of religion related classes and events

Dining Out: Green Tea Kitchen offers tasty takeout

Why: For 15 years, Green Tea Kitchen has been serving Chinese, Cantonese and a sprinkling of American dishes. Items are prepared without animal fat, and there are plenty of options for those who opt for a vegetarian diet. Menu items are made-to-order for pickup or delivery. Although it’s not the snazziest place in town, it will likely satisfy a hankering for hot, fresh Chinese food.

Buckingham still going his own way

Fleetwood Mac guitarist beings solo act to Portland

Two and a half years ago, as Fleetwood Mac was getting ready to launch its “Unleashed” world tour, the band members were talking up the possibility that the tour might be a prelude to a new CD from the group.

Hazel Dell tradition marches on

Multiple generations of some families have taken part in parade of bands

Tony Ruestig finds the “Remember When” theme personally appropriate for this year’s 48th annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands.

Bits ' Pieces: Man to begin yearlong, 12,000-mile bike trip

David Jones is getting ready to roll. And everyone is invited to see him off.

Dive in to retro swimwear

A slow-brewing trend for years, it’s expected to reach full boil this summer

Whether vague or overt, the abundance of retro swimwear options continues to saturate the market. Fueled by waves of nostalgia sparked by costumes in “The Artist” and “Mad Men,” the romantic notions of times gone by remain popular.

Bits 'n' Pieces: Wine makers go from garage to downtown Vancouver tasting room

After five months of labor, Mark Mahan and David Smith will open Burnt Bridge Cellars’ new tasting room in downtown Vancouver. In 2008, they began winemaking as a hobby in Smith’s Ridgefield garage with grapes grown in Walla Walla. “Impressed with our effort, and the romantic idea of owning a winery, we decided to see if we could go commercial,” said Mahan.