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Bonsai for beginners

Jessica Damiano (Jessica Damiano)

February 8, 2025, 5:38am Life

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Read story

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off at Dallas Love Field Airport on July 25, 2022. (Smiley N.

When you earn frequent flyer miles – and when you don’t

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off at Dallas Love Field Airport on July 25, 2022. (Smiley N.

February 8, 2025, 5:23am Life

For decades, one of the perks airline travelers have enjoyed most is the ability to earn frequent flyer miles and redeem them for an award flight or other rewards. Read story

The Beaches Negril resort in Jamaica is a picturesque place for a family vacation. Its all-inclusive options provide an endless list of activities and adventures for all ages.

Pros, cons of all-inclusive resorts

The Beaches Negril resort in Jamaica is a picturesque place for a family vacation. Its all-inclusive options provide an endless list of activities and adventures for all ages.

February 8, 2025, 5:23am Life

I admit that prior to the COVID pandemic, I was not a big fan of the all-inclusive resort. And to be honest, the idea of an all-inclusive can be a bit polarizing. Read story

Vampire Unicorns co-owner Melissa Kempthorne, right, helps Jamila Johnson of Vancouver work on a Brigid’s Cross during a workshop in the Camas store.

‘Metaphysical store’ Vampire Unicorns builds a half Goth, half witchy community in Camas

Vampire Unicorns co-owner Melissa Kempthorne, right, helps Jamila Johnson of Vancouver work on a Brigid’s Cross during a workshop in the Camas store.

February 7, 2025, 6:05am Business

Washougal residents Melissa Kempthorne and Omar Ramirez launched Vampire Unicorns as an Etsy store in 2021 as a “retirement plan,” Kempthorne said. The online shop offered hand-blended tea, candles, apparel, crystals, jewelry and kitchenware with an Addams Family sensibility — dark, but with a sense of humor, like the TV… Read story

Gardening with Allen: Move and plant in February, March

February 1, 2025, 6:07am Clark County Life

I have some shrubs that are too crowded. I read that February and March are the best months to plant or move trees and shrubs. Is that really true given our rainy weather? Read story

Mix civil rights lessons in with your next vacation

February 1, 2025, 6:04am Life

Delve into America’s Civil Rights story with a visit to these important landmarks and destinations. Here are five to consider. Read story

This September, 2024, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a plants growing in a container. Damiano recommends first-time gardeners start small, such as with potted plants, or one or two vegetable rows or raised beds, to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

Cultivating self-care: Starting a garden a great way to get fresh air, exercise, good food

This September, 2024, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a plants growing in a container. Damiano recommends first-time gardeners start small, such as with potted plants, or one or two vegetable rows or raised beds, to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

February 1, 2025, 6:01am Life

January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve likely been bombarded with diet and exercise pitches. Read story

For the fourth straight year, the income that U.S. households needed to comfortably afford payments on the typical home for sale was higher than the income a typical household made.

2024 another tough year to buy home

For the fourth straight year, the income that U.S. households needed to comfortably afford payments on the typical home for sale was higher than the income a typical household made.

February 1, 2025, 5:59am Business

Last year was the second-least affordable year to buy a home since at least 2012, according to a report by Redfin, the online real estate brokerage. Buying a home was only slightly more affordable in 2024 than in 2023. Read story

Succulents are a varied lot of plants, and some such as Hens and Chicks, Sedum “Angelina” and yucca “Gold Band” will survive even freezing temperatures in the Pacific Northwest.

Succulents help reduce watering and weeding in landscape

Succulents are a varied lot of plants, and some such as Hens and Chicks, Sedum “Angelina” and yucca “Gold Band” will survive even freezing temperatures in the Pacific Northwest.

February 1, 2025, 5:58am Life

Succulents have become the “Go dry in January” plant as they share the traits of drinking very little after the holiday season. Read story

One of the main attractions in the town of Jackson is the Antler Arch in the town square.

Beastly encounters and cowboys in Wyoming

One of the main attractions in the town of Jackson is the Antler Arch in the town square.

February 1, 2025, 5:57am Life

“Do waffles really taste different at 10,450 feet above sea level?” Read story