The 71st annual Miss Clark County competition was held Feb. 23 at Ridgefield High School. Seventeen candidates competed for four titles; also on the scene…
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The story of black people in this part of the world is longer and richer — and more delightful and more difficult — than most…
In the 1960s, we lived in the Bay area of California. We were married for nine years, but no babies yet. We yearned for children…
Leaving the house during the gray, drizzly days of winter can be difficult. Kids attach to their devices while parents and grandparents seek to hibernate…
Brothers and sisters, today we’ve got a “special.” Cornetta Smith, elegantly attired in purple jacket, flower brooch and beige cloche, heads for the microphone. She…
My fruit trees need to be trimmed. Is this a good time to prune? Could you give me some tips on how to prune my…
Got a great love story? We’d love to read it. In honor of Valentine’s Day, The Columbian’s Feb. 9 “Everybody Has a Story” column will…
Like a teenager who brags about discovering an artist before they were mainstream, Dolores “Dolly” Merrick could boast of her interest in genealogy before it…
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Have you considered resolving to talk more about death? If so, you’re in luck. The newly formed SW…
Irene Sowder celebrated her 100th birthday on Nov. 17 with her family at the Peking Garden Restaurant in Vancouver. Her children and grandchildren from Vancouver…