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Jolie joins celebrity disease-prevention advocates
Rachel LubitzIn a personal essay published in the Tuesday New York Times, actress Angelina Jolie announced that from February until April of this year, she underwent a preventative double mastectomy. In a piece entitled "My Medical Choice," Jolie reveals her reasoning was that she carries an inherited cancer gene, BRCA1, which sharply increases the chances of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Jolie's mother, Marcheline Bertrand, died of ovarian cancer in 2007.
Minnehaha store aims to keep the magic alive (with video)
Dave's Killer Magic Shop a haven for local magicians to perfect their craft and pass it on to others
The smirking store owner behind the counter was curiously calm for someone whose wallet had suddenly burst into flames.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Woman's special dress transformed for show
When the Couve Couture Spring Fashion Show was held in April, it evoked memories of a special dress for Doris Sutton.
Try This: Dig into parade, more
The 49th annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands will feature 22 marching bands from around Clark County. The theme is Super Heroes, with participants encouraged to dress up as fictional or real heroes. Jim Sork will be the grand marshal. Community organizations, clubs, businesses and students will be participating in the parade with floats, cars and more.
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Dozer Day a family affair
Event organizer’s children provide ideas, assistance for kids event with construction equipment
Ranee Nutter relies on some expert help as she plans the kids construction playground that is Dozer Day. Each year, her two children — Jerry, 16, and Sammi, 13 — help her create new attractions at the two-day event, she said.
Dining Out: Talay Thai is a versatile neighborhood pleasure
Extensive menu is worth exploring to find some gems
In its fifth year, Talay Thai is a popular restaurant for the neighborhood surrounding the Padden Market Center. The extensive menu offers a wide range of options for take-out or dining in. The restaurant also caters.
Lineup change helps Cold War Kids grow as a band
New guitarist, who also served as producer on latest album, brought new ideas to table
Cold War Kids fans will know that things were different for the band in making its new CD, "Dear Miss Lonelyhearts," because of a significant lineup change — with guitarist Jonnie Russell being replaced by Dann Gallucci.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Serving as Olympia page a Hockinson family's tradition
Ten children, nine pages. Actually, you could add Mom to the mix for an even 10. When Julie Curtiss was 15 years old in 1973 she was a legislative page for state Sen. Al Bauer, D-Vancouver. "I just remember it being a really good experience," she said. "I learned so much."
Five ways to cut pet food bill
NEW YORK — Pet food isn't cheap.
Old pets can benefit from physical therapy
Physical therapy isn't just for people. Animals also sometimes need help strengthening muscles or regaining their ability to walk, run or climb stairs after surgery or an injury. And as animals get older, they may find it hard to move easily. Physical therapy helps improve their quality of life.
Feline infectious peritonitis is a serious, often fatal disease
Feline infectious peritonitis is a serious and often fatal viral disease that affects mainly young cats from multiple-cat households.
Pets of the Week: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society
Captain Kirk here with another episode of "How Much Would You Love Me If You Took Me Home?" The answer: SO much! I'm the cutest 1-year-old Chihuahua mix. Just look at my ears! So come and get me!
Pets of the Week: Humane Society for Southwest Washington
This charming boy is Turtle. He is 18 months old. He came to us as a stray, and no one came looking for him. Now he's getting a second chance to find a new friend or family to love him. Turtle is an amazing cat, and we think he would do well in any loving home.
A parade of heroic proportions
Hazel Dell Parade of Bands goes up, up and away with superhero theme for Saturday event
When it comes to defining a superhero, Batman and Superman certainly both fit the bill — but to many people, so do firefighters, nurses, soldiers, police officers and other first responders.
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