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Both vegan and gluten-free, Aaji&rsquo;s Tomato Lonsa is made with fresh tomatoes and Indian spices at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.

Americans crave specialty foods: Fancy Food Show offers latest items from category

Both vegan and gluten-free, Aaji&rsquo;s Tomato Lonsa is made with fresh tomatoes and Indian spices at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.

July 26, 2024, 6:04am Food

Can’t resist that jar of artisan chili crisp? Willing to fork over 10 bucks for a bottle of water “restructured” with quartz crystals? Maybe you’re determined to go plant-based or want to buy food with a mission. Either way, you’re in good company. Read story

A black bear named Clark lies on a pile of crushed ice at the Palm Beach Zoo &amp; Conservation Society Thursday, July 18, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. The staff at the zoo use a variety of techniques to keep their animals cool during the hot summer months.

Zoo protects animals from heat with treats, cold showers

A black bear named Clark lies on a pile of crushed ice at the Palm Beach Zoo &amp; Conservation Society Thursday, July 18, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. The staff at the zoo use a variety of techniques to keep their animals cool during the hot summer months.

July 26, 2024, 6:00am Life

Malayan tigers and Aldabra tortoises are native to hot and humid lands, but that doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy a frozen treat on a hot Florida summer day. Read story

This week in Clark County history, July 26

July 26, 2024, 5:43am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. Read story

Clark County health inspections, July 15-20

July 26, 2024, 5:43am Clark County Life

For more information, call Clark County Public Health at 564-397-8428 or visit www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/restaurant-inspection. In the health department’s scoring system, the fewer the points, the better. A perfect score is 0. The worst possible score is 418. An establishment with 100 or more points will be closed. Read story

Claire Gallagher of the Dutta Corporation, left, and U.S. Olympic Eventing Team staff wait for approval to move a team horse to a cargo stall July 17 at The Ark at John F.

Horses journey to Olympics

Claire Gallagher of the Dutta Corporation, left, and U.S. Olympic Eventing Team staff wait for approval to move a team horse to a cargo stall July 17 at The Ark at John F.

July 26, 2024, 5:41am Life

Welcome aboard, hope you are standing comfortably. For the horses on the U.S. eventing team, the journey to France for the Paris Olympics was — quite literally — a four-legged journey. Read story

Two hack boxes were recently placed at the WSU Horticulture Center near Pullman as part of a cooperative effort between the farm and WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. (Photo by College of Veterinary Medicine/Ted S.

Orphaned baby barn owls find new home at Washington State University

Two hack boxes were recently placed at the WSU Horticulture Center near Pullman as part of a cooperative effort between the farm and WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. (Photo by College of Veterinary Medicine/Ted S.

July 25, 2024, 9:39am Latest News Updated 1 day ago

After their nests were destroyed, 15 orphaned baby barn owls from central Washington found their new home in Washington State University’s Horticulture Center. Read story

Cyclists hit the road for the Vancouver Bicycle Club's annual Ride Around Clark County.

Don’t bypass bicycle safety: Local cyclists raise the alarm ahead of Ride Around Clark County event Saturday

Cyclists hit the road for the Vancouver Bicycle Club's annual Ride Around Clark County.

July 25, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life Updated 11 hours ago

The biggest annual community bike event in Clark County is set for Saturday, and sponsors say they’re excited for a fun outing — but more than a little worried about cyclist safety. Read story

People stroll among classic cars Friday, during one of Alderbrook Park&rsquo;s regular Friday night cruise-ins.

Clark County car enthusiasts are stocking this summer with cruise-ins and shows

People stroll among classic cars Friday, during one of Alderbrook Park&rsquo;s regular Friday night cruise-ins.

July 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life Updated 1 day ago

Car shows and cruise-ins have been a staple of Clark County summers since the 1950s, when high school students began “cruising the gut” down Vancouver’s Main Street, showing off their sweet rides. Read story

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill holds a series of sampling events every year. Blueberry Pancake Day is a chance for visitors to check out the historic mill and taste food made as it was in the late 1800s, with fresh ground flour and local berries.

Try this: 4 Days of Aloha, Camas Days Hometown Festival, Blueberry Pancake Day

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill holds a series of sampling events every year. Blueberry Pancake Day is a chance for visitors to check out the historic mill and taste food made as it was in the late 1800s, with fresh ground flour and local berries.

July 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week Read story

Jack White, left, and Jack Lawrence perform onstage during Coal Miner&rsquo;s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life &amp; Music of Loretta Lynn at The Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 30, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jack White’s secret album sells for hundreds on eBay

Jack White, left, and Jack Lawrence perform onstage during Coal Miner&rsquo;s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life &amp; Music of Loretta Lynn at The Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 30, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.

July 25, 2024, 6:04am Entertainment

While Jack White’s untitled, secretly released new album was given out for free, it’s fetching big bucks on the secondary market. Read story