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Unleash the history: Discover Fort Vancouver’s ‘BARK Ranger’ dog tours

May 21, 2025, 6:10am Clark County Life Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 4 hours ago

There’s no shortage of human history to take in at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. But how many human visitors delve into the parallel history of dogs? Read story

Band together at annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands

May 15, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

The 59th annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands will feature 120 entries, including 24 high school and middle school bands marching together in support of this year’s theme, “Band Together… Read story

Lush trees and other foliage line Burnt Bridge Creek in central Vancouver.

Try This: Artists Spring Show and Sale, Birds and Blooms. ‘Vancouver’s First Black Families’

May 8, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

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The Camas Plant and Garden Fair — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in downtown Camas — is among many activities over Mother’s Day weekend.

Ideas for a memorable Mother’s Day this year in Clark County

May 6, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, but if you haven’t yet planned anything, don’t despair. There are many goings-on scheduled around town this weekend that might please the influential women in your life. Here’s a brief list of local events from traditional garden fairs and brunches to more creative options, such… Read story

Touch of Class Chorale meets to rehearse at the East Woods Presbyterian Church in Vancouver on April 17.

Try this: ‘For the Beauty of the Earth”; City Nature Challenge; Spring into Summer open house

April 24, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Life

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Dancers participate in the first grand entry parade at a 2023 powwow at Portland State University.

Dancing and drumming at Vancouver powwow one part of keeping Indigenous culture alive in the Northwest

April 17, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

Civil rights, political upheaval and the uncertain future are on the minds of Indigenous citizens as they prepare for the annual traditional powwow set for Saturday at Clark College. Read story

Spring in your step: These five gardens will give you petal power

Debbie Kogan of Portland takes in the beauty at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens while soaking up the sunshine on April 19, 2024.

As springtime gets going, temperatures are warming up (at least slightly) and flowers are fixing to bust out all over. You may or may not feel the sun on your face when visiting these local gardens but you will definitely feel it in your soul: the return of light and… Read story

Try this: NAACP local legacy, brisket and blues, recycled yarn workshop

The 1949 meeting of the Washington State Conference of the NAACP was held in Vancouver.

The Clark County Historical Museum’s “This Is Our Legacy” exhibit, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the NAACP Vancouver Branch 1139-B, will host a free opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Read story

Clark County Easter egg hunts are eggs-actly what they’re cracked up to be

Real eggs might be pricey right now, but plastic eggs can be had by the basketful at these Clark County Easter egg hunts. Hop right up to one of the following 11 hunts, offering candy, prizes, carnival-style activities and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Hunts will happen on… Read story