January 17, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life
The Camas-Washougal Parent Co-op, the oldest continuously operating preschool in Clark County, survived World War II and the Great Recession. Whether it survives the COVID-19 pandemic, however, remains to be seen. Read story
January 17, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life
The orchestra members, all dressed in formal black suits, sit quietly, their instruments at the ready. They form a large half circle around the conductor like a colony of penguins at attention. The conductor raises his baton, bringing a hushed readiness. Then, after a pause, he sweeps his baton down.… Read story
January 16, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Life
Three new vegetables have been given awards by All-America Selections, the nonprofit testing organization for new flowers and vegetables. Read story
January 16, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life
One glance out the window confirms that this is winter’s bleakest part, but that’s why it’s the best time to start thinking about how beautiful your summer garden will be with new native plants. Read story
January 16, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life
In Clark County, households across our communities continue to struggle to make ends meet as they endure ongoing financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story
January 15, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life
Over the past year, vegan breakfast sandwiches appeared on menus throughout Clark County. Vegan-curious, I tried every one that I could find. Expecting substitutes with odd textures attempting to taste like their meat, dairy and egg cohorts, I was pleasantly surprised to find many tasty plant-based options that would fool… Read story
January 14, 2021, 9:43am Clark County Life
The winners of last year’s Young Artist Competition, violinist Hanami Froom, pianist Jacob Nenow and oboist Ben Price, are finally getting their due. Because of the pandemic, their scheduled appearance as soloists with the Vancouver Symphony was delayed until this weekend. Read story
January 14, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Life
The Oregon Zoo reopened to limited walk-thru visitors last month. To help families suffering from the pandemic's financial blow, now the zoo is offering half off the usual admission of $12.95 for kids and $17.95 for adults. Read story
January 14, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life Premium Content
With water dripping off the mossy gorge walls above Eagle Creek, it's hard to believe that spot was once an inferno. Read story
January 13, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life
Hoppin’ John, a Southern dish of African origin made with black-eyed peas, onions, bacon and rice, was a New Year’s tradition in my childhood home. My mom would make it in a big black skillet and toss a penny in right before serving. Whoever found the penny would supposedly have… Read story