The Columbian

Vancouver’s close-up: Film showcase puts spotlight on city, local filmmakers

Silver Keys Media produced the film “The Matahari Agency: Seeds of Deception.” (Contributed photos)

Vancouver USA might not be known for its thriving film industry, but our corner of Southwest Washington is making its mark on the silver screen. The work of several local production companies will be highlighted at the first Vancouver Film Showcase, 7 p.m. Thursday at the Kiggins Theatre. Read story

When life gives you limes, make Brazilian lemonade with few ingredients

This creamy, tart citrus drink is made with whole limes and sweetened condensed milk.

Sometimes readers ask me how I can write so much and keep thinking of (allegedly) funny things to say, so I will tell you: It’s a struggle. I don’t mean that it’s a struggle in the same way as actual problems, like a hospitalization, forest fire or running out of… Read story

Tattooist-turned-potter Bradley Macom works on a vessel at his Vancouver studio. His arresting work combines ancient forms of Greek pottery with contemporary tattoo art.

Tattoo artist Bradley Macom throws ceramics into the mix

July 6, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

What does a tattoo have in common with classic Greek pottery? Read story

Attic Gallery had planned to close, but will stay open in a portion of its former space.

Attic Gallery in Camas will stay open after announcing closure earlier this year

July 4, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

In March, owners of the Attic Gallery in downtown Camas announced its closure at the end of April. Now there’s a surprise twist: The gallery will not close after all but will remain open, occupying a portion of its original space on Cedar Street in downtown Camas. Read story

Ridgefield High School cheerleaders, in blue, lead other cheerleaders in a dance during Ridgefield's annual Fourth of July parade in 2023.

Try this: Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade, fun at the Fort, Sunday Sounds concert

July 4, 2024, 6:00am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week Read story

Pie may be all-American, but this Deep Dish Summer Crisp — with extra-deep fruit filling and topping — can’t be beat.

The world is a wild and baffling place: Summer fruit crisp is the perfect comfort food

July 3, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

I was going to make a citrusy beverage to welcome the official start of summer but instead I have reached back into my childhood to make the most comforting dessert I could think of: a deep-dish summer fruit crisp. It’s a crisp and not a crumble because it has oats… Read story

Eden Wade arranges books on a display. Her bookstore, Autumn Leaf Books, is the latest of six Clark County stores to open since 2021.

Paging all book lovers: Independent bookstores are thriving in Clark County

June 29, 2024, 6:13am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Six independent bookstores have opened in Clark County since 2021, tapping into a national trend that a 2022 New York Times article described as “booming.” The Associated Press reports there are currently 2,433 independent bookstores in the U.S., twice as many as in 2016, and 190 more stores are slated… Read story

Stories by Monika Spykerman

Columbian staff writer