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Tom Cruise brings ‘Final Reckoning’ to Cannes, but won’t bid ‘Mission: Impossible’ adieu yet

May 14, 2025, 8:23am Entertainment

Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise returned to the Croisette on Wednesday with “Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning.” Read story

Stephanie, right, and Christopher Corbell perform for students May 6 at Washougal High School. The Corbells run the Washougal Songcraft Festival.

Washougal Songcraft Festival connects students with music business professionals

Stephanie, right, and Christopher Corbell perform for students May 6 at Washougal High School. The Corbells run the Washougal Songcraft Festival.

May 14, 2025, 6:07am Clark County Life

Christopher and Stephanie Corbell launched the nonprofit Washougal Songcraft Festival in 2022 to promote arts education, celebrate the craft of songwriting, and develop the performing arts and creative community of Washougal. Read story

Dip chicken breast filets in butter and garlic, dredge them in Parmesan and fresh rosemary, bake until crispy, and enjoy.

Easy-breezy Rosemary Parmesan Crusted Chicken doesn’t require any frying

Dip chicken breast filets in butter and garlic, dredge them in Parmesan and fresh rosemary, bake until crispy, and enjoy.

May 14, 2025, 6:01am Clark County Life

I’ve had a hard time concentrating for the past six months or so and haven’t been able to keep up with my usual regimen of reading a novel every three or four weeks — that is, until someone gave me a copy of Ruth Reichl’s “Garlic and Sapphires.” Read story

These ham-studded muffins are great hot out of the oven and can be served with butter, hot honey or a fried egg for a shot of protein.

Ham, cheese and chive muffins an easy snack

These ham-studded muffins are great hot out of the oven and can be served with butter, hot honey or a fried egg for a shot of protein.

May 14, 2025, 5:59am Food

I’m usually a Southern biscuit kind of girl, especially when they’re made with buttermilk. But I would never say no to a really good muffin, be it savory or sweet. They’re the perfect grab-and-go bite when you’re in a hurry. Read story

FILE - Salt & Straw Ice Cream Co-Founder Tyler Malek scoops “Day-Old Bread Pudding” upcycled ice cream in Los Gatos, Calif., on June 2, 2023.

Innovative ice-cream makers Salt & Straw serve up secrets for wild recipes in a new cookbook

FILE - Salt & Straw Ice Cream Co-Founder Tyler Malek scoops “Day-Old Bread Pudding” upcycled ice cream in Los Gatos, Calif., on June 2, 2023.

May 14, 2025, 5:58am Entertainment

If you’re intimidated by the idea of making ice cream at home, just think of it as making soup. That’s advice from Tyler Malek of Salt & Straw, the innovative gourmet ice cream maker known for its ever-changing lick-able treats. Read story

Winner, winner, saucy chicken thigh dinner

May 14, 2025, 5:58am Food

Here are two great reasons to cook chicken thighs in a heavy skillet: the crisp skin and the fabulous fat it leaves behind. That fabulous fat is the base for a lush sauce that has endless variations; using this method, you’ll never eat the same dish twice. Read story

French toast is a simple breakfast.

Challah French toast is simple but indulgent

French toast is a simple breakfast.

May 14, 2025, 5:57am Food

The smell of French toast cooking up on the stove should make a morning person out of anyone. There are few breakfasts that feel as indulgent, but it couldn’t be easier to make! Read story

Pork Chop Ragu with Salad.

Try using pork chop for quick, easy twist on Italian-style ragu

Pork Chop Ragu with Salad.

May 14, 2025, 5:57am Food

I was craving something simple yet flavorful, and an Italian-style ragu immediately came to mind. In Italy, “ragu” refers to a rich, ground meat-based sauce traditionally served over pasta. Read story

Crisp and peppery, radishes are a refreshing taste of spring and they make a crunchy addition to salads, slaws and sandwiches.

If radishes are too spicy for you, try roasting them

Crisp and peppery, radishes are a refreshing taste of spring and they make a crunchy addition to salads, slaws and sandwiches.

May 14, 2025, 5:56am Food

Radishes can do a whole lot more than garnish a vegetable plate or cheese board. Crisp and peppery, radishes are a refreshing taste of spring, and they make a crunchy addition to salads, slaws and sandwiches. Read story

Jillian Lauren Shriner, left, appears in a court with defense attorney Hilary Potashner at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Allen J.

Author and wife of Weezer bassist pleads not guilty to charges from LAPD shooting

Jillian Lauren Shriner, left, appears in a court with defense attorney Hilary Potashner at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Allen J.

May 13, 2025, 4:20pm Entertainment

Los Angeles County prosecutors filed criminal charges Tuesday against Jillian Lauren Shriner, a bestselling author who is married to Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, following an incident last month where she was wounded by police after allegedly shooting at them from her backyard. Read story